Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Poor air quality continues to be a challenge amid forest fires, health unit has some advice
With the ongoing forest fires leading to poor air quality, the Leeds Grenville & District Health Unit has advice on how to minimize the impact on your health. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna L...
Jun 07, 2023 A file photo of a 2023 forest fire.
Lanark Lodge's strategic plan gets green light
The Lanark Lodge recently received approval from the county for its strategic plan. They boil down to three directives: Providing exemplary care, inclusion and belonging, and enhancing collaboration. ...
Jun 07, 2023 Picture via Lanark County website
OPP seeking Beckwith dirt bike thieves
Lanark County OPP is seeking assistance from the public to help identify those responsible for the theft of two dirt bikes from a residence on Derry Side Road in the early morning hours of June 1, 202...
Jun 07, 2023
20-year-old, 42-year-old die following Tuesday's head-on collision
Two people have died following Tuesday's collision on Highway 7. Shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lanark County OPP responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles west of Tatlock Road. The 20-ye...
Jun 07, 2023
In Focus - Master Gardiner Ed Lawrence
Master Gardiner Ed Lawrence joins us ahead of his appearance at the upcoming Perth Horticultural Society's meeting.
Jun 06, 2023
Serious collision on Highway 7 Tuesday has police, EMS responding
Updated: 4:50 p.m. June 6th A multi-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon has led to the closure of traffic, and had police and EMS rushing to the scene. Shortly after 2pm, first responders headed to Hi...
Jun 06, 2023
Lanark Highlands Township approve highest tax rate increase in Township's history
Lanark Highlands Township's approved a 12% tax rate increase for 2023, just before the May 31st deadline. They finalized a tax rate increase before finalizing their budget to meet the deadline. Counci...
Jun 06, 2023
Smiths Falls youth arrested for allegedly assaulting mother
Smiths Falls Police arrested a youth after the suspect allegedly assaulted his mother. Police say during the mid-day of May 20th, they attended a Pearl Street home and placed the 17-year-old under arr...
Jun 06, 2023
Military training taking place across region including Perth, Brockville Wednesday
The Peace Support Training Center in Kingston will be conducting Military Training this week. Around 40 Canadian and international Students and Instructors will conducting exercises in Perth, Brockvil...
Jun 06, 2023
Rideau Lakes mayor feels priorities need to be realigned with incoming community hall, library to Portland
Arie Hoogenboom isn't pleased with Rideau Lakes council's decision to bring a standalone community hall and library to Portland. The mayor says the main priority for the Township should be municipal o...
Jun 06, 2023
