Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Elizabeth Snyder Recognized for Community Building Efforts Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Visibility in Lanark County
Elizabeth Snyder, a passionate advocate for increasing the visibility of the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Lanark County, has recently received a community builder award from United Way East Ontario in recog...
Jul 18, 2023
Thriving Summer in the Village of Westport: Mayor Robin Jones Highlights Tourism Success
The Village of Westport is experiencing a highly successful summer season, with Mayor Robin Jones noting a significant difference in tourism compared to the previous year, which marked the community's...
Jul 18, 2023 Westport Ontario (Facebook)
Capture the Beauty: Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority's Photo Contest Celebrates Mill of Kintail Museum's 50th Anniversary
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Mill of Kintail Museum, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) invites participants to join their photo contest. Participants are encouraged to...
Jul 18, 2023
Table's Community Gardens Thrive, Providing Fresh Food for Programs and Food Bank Clients
The Table's Community Gardens have commenced yielding crops to support their programs and provide food for their food bank recipients. According to Executive Director Ramsey Hart, the gardens have bee...
Jul 18, 2023
Temporary Closures: Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT) Undergoes Resurfacing for Enhanced Experience
Starting today and continuing until Friday, intermittent closures will affect specific sections of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT) as Arnott Brothers Construction, contracted by Lanark Count...
Jul 18, 2023
Stay Cool, My Friends: Take the No Hot Pets Pledge and Protect Animals from Summer Heat in Ontario
With the impending hot summer weather, the Ontario SPCA urges you to join the No Hot Pets pledge and ensure animals are never left unattended in vehicles. Visit nohotpets.ca to take the pledge today a...
Jul 18, 2023
In Focus - 2023 Smiths Falls Community Service Award recipient, Kathy Botham
We welcome the 2023 recipient of the Smiths Falls Community Service Award, Kathy Botham to talk about community service and the importance of giving back.
Jul 17, 2023
Life's a Beach! Here's your weekly beach report for LLG
The Leeds Grenville Lanark District Health Unit has given their updated weekly beach report for the region. The health unit tests water at all 23 area beaches during the summer to be sure they are saf...
Jul 17, 2023
More pay, smaller caseloads, more staff the sticking points as unionized FCSLLG members strike
Local CUPE 2577 entered strike action for the first time in history when a deal couldn't be reached between union representatives and Family and Children Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. They'...
Jul 17, 2023
Lanark Highlands Public Library Receives Provincial Funding to Support Aging Population
The Lanark Highlands Public Library has received provincial funding aimed at addressing the needs of the aging population. CEO Amanda Robinson announced that they have successfully secured a Seniors C...
Jul 17, 2023
