Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Stay Informed: Health Unit Conducts Water Testing for E-Coli and Blue-Green Algae Blooms at Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Public Beaches for Safe Summer Swimming
Get ready for the summer swimming season! The Health Unit is taking proactive measures by initiating water testing at public beaches in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville. Their goal is to ensure a healthy ...
Jun 26, 2023
In Focus - Karl Grenke, Smiths Falls Senior Planner
On today's In Focus, Linda chats with Smiths Falls senior planner Karl Grenke on the latest climate change initiatives the town is undertaking in the form of the climate action committee.
Jun 23, 2023 Karl Grenke - 2023 file photo
Notice of Temporary Emergency Department Closures at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) has announced the temporary closure of its Emergency Department (ED) to prioritize the safety and well-being of patients and staff. The clos...
Jun 23, 2023
Good News All Around as Sod gets turned on new PSFDH MRI Machine Site and Fundraising Ramps Up
A special sod turning took place Friday in Smiths Falls at the site of the new MRI Machine for the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. Mayor Shawn Pankow said he was impressed by the number of p...
Jun 23, 2023
AGHFM Foundation's Home and Garden Tour Saturday
Saturday's Home and Garden Tour is a shared fundraising event between the AGHFM Foundation and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. There are seven homes and three gardens to see. Spokesperson Scott...
Jun 23, 2023 Almonte General Hospital logo
Koren Lam named Lanark County's senior planner
Lanark County has a new senior planner. They've hired Koren Lam, who's slated to begin their role July 24th. Lam's latest role was a technical analyst with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network. She's ...
Jun 23, 2023
Major subdivision development discussed at latest Carleton Place council meeting
A first look at an expansion to the fastest growing town in Canada took place at the latest Carleton Place council meeting. The scope of the project is quite large: 431 dwelling units located south of...
Jun 23, 2023
Carleton Place celebrating downtown grand re-opening with "Roots and Revival"
It's called "Roots and Revival." The grand re-opening celebration for Downtown Carleton Place is taking place this Saturday, from 10AM to 3PM. In case you've been in suspended animation for the last y...
Jun 23, 2023
"Are we charging the taxpayer too much?" Lanark County emerges 2022 with $3.5 million surplus
Lanark County received their 2022 audit report during a special corporate services committee meeting Wednesday. Accounting firm KPMG concluded the submitted financials from the county are in order. Th...
Jun 23, 2023
OPP seeking home security footage in Almonte to aid in home invasion, assault investigation
Lanark County OPP are looking for your help in their investigation to the Almonte home invasion and assault. They're asking all Almonte residents to check home security footage they may have for night...
Jun 23, 2023
