Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Ramsey Hart from the Table CFC & David Yerxa
Ramsey Hart from the Table CFC joins us with an update on their summer efforts, and we're joined by David Yerxa who shares the result of his just completed a swim-a-thon for the Table and Sharbot Lake...
Jul 10, 2023
Decisions surround water safety could be life or death
With everyone out enjoying time on the water, the risk of drowning needs to be addressed. The Leeds Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit says it's a far too common occurrence across the country...
Jul 10, 2023
OPP seeking Carleton Place theft suspect
Lanark County OPP is seeking assistance from the public to help identify the person responsible for a theft which occurred in the Town of Carleton Place on June 28th. The unknown suspect entered a ret...
Jul 10, 2023
Mississippi Mills addressing concerns about perceived Almonte crime spike
Mississippi Mills council is addressing worries in the municipality about perceived increases in the crime severity index in Almonte. Mayor Christa Lowry says while Council is on its July break, staff...
Jul 10, 2023
Popular swimming spot in Glen Tay gets glow-up
The Glen Tay Swimming Area has a new look and feel. Recently Tay Valley Township added new amenities to the popular water access point, installing picnic tables, a bike rack, additional landscaping an...
Jul 10, 2023
Lanark County OPP charge eight for impaired driving in week leading up to Canada Day
Lanark County OPP made eight impaired driving arrests during Canada Road safety week from June 24th to July 1st. In addition to these charges, the OPP issued 79 charges for speeding, five stunt drivin...
Jul 10, 2023
Smiths Falls Bears join seven other clubs to form North American Hockey Association
The Smiths Falls Bears have joined seven other organizations to form the North American Hockey Association. The new league will help replace the Hockey Eastern Ontario u18 AAA program that was cancell...
Jul 10, 2023
In Focus - Amanda Robinson, CEO, Lanark Highlands Public Library
Lynda is joined by Amanda Robinson, CEO, Lanark Highlands Public Library who discusses a new seniors' program, "Along for the Ride in Mind, Body and Spirit", funded by the ON government.
Jul 07, 2023
Almonte General Hospital emergency department to close overnight due to nursing shortage
The Almonte General Hospital's emergency department has closed as of 3 p.m. today, July 7th, and will re-open at 7 a.m. tomorrow, July 8th, due to a shortage of nursing staff. The rest of the hospital...
Jul 07, 2023
There's a new off-leash dog park in Almonte
The Municipality of Mississippi Mills have opened an off-leash dog park. It's part of a pilot project they're undertaking due to growing support from the community. Throughout the summer the municipal...
Jul 07, 2023 picture via Mississippi Mills social media
