Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Victoria Park welcomes new play structure
The Victoria Park play structure is complete. The Town of Smiths Falls posted photos of the new-look playground earlier this week to announce the exciting news for children and young families. The ope...
Jul 07, 2023
Fish with the Smiths Falls Police Sunday
The 8th annual Kids Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing day takes place Sunday at Lower Reach Park. Bring your children and let them fish with the Smiths Falls Police and have a chance at winning prizes. T...
Jul 07, 2023
Carleton Place continuously planning for summer events
Some of what it takes to get Carleton Place prepared for planned summer activities has already been done. Chief Administrative Officer Diane Smithson says the Town has spent 35.5 thousand dollars to r...
Jul 07, 2023
Mississippi Mills opts in to not-for-profit recycling collection
Some changes are now in effect as far as recycling in Mississippi Mills. The changes come about because of Provincial legislation that sees producers now fully responsible for collecting and recycling...
Jul 07, 2023 Bill Smith / CC
"We know these closures are concerning" Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Emergency Department to close overnight Thursday for second time this week
For the fourth time in two weeks and second time since Monday, the Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital will close. The department closes tonight, July 6th, at 7 p.m...
Jul 06, 2023
We asked you: Is cursive writing worth teaching again?
A valuable skill or just something you learn to perfect a signature? The province recently announced it is bringing back cursive writing into the language curriculum next school year. Some local voice...
Jul 06, 2023 Birkan / CC
Mosquito population on the rise
Mosquitos are buzzing around us in full force. We're seeking relief from their itchy little stingers. One piece of information worth arming yourself with is that they don't like wind, according to Dav...
Jul 06, 2023
MPP Jordan says enhancing long-term care maintains a priority for province
MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston John Jordan says his government continues to work to improve local long-term care. Jordan, who is also the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care s...
Jul 06, 2023 MPP John Jordan
June's PSFDHF golf tournament raises thousands for hospital
The Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation held their Care Close to Home Classic Charity Golf Tournament last month and the results are in. The event raised nearly $84,000, which will h...
Jul 06, 2023
Health Unit issues heat warning
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has issued a heat warning for the region. It comes as no surprise as Environment Canada did the same two days ago as the heat wave continues. The h...
Jul 06, 2023
