Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Ongoing road work across Carleton Place this week
The Public Works Department would like to remind residents that weather, staffing, and supply of materials can impact the construction schedule. Activities anticipated for the upcoming week include th...
May 23, 2023
2023 Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame inductee: Dawn Martin
The 2023 Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony is taking place Sunday. Lake 88 is highlighting this year's class leading up to the induction. First is cross country athlete Dawn Martin from ...
May 23, 2023
Smiths Falls teenager charged with spousal assault, cruelty to animals
A Smiths Falls teenager is facing charges following a domestic abuse investigation. Police say just after 11 am last Monday they responded to a residence on Russell Street West, and claim a 16-year-ol...
May 23, 2023
Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital loosen COVID-19 restrictions
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital are loosening COVID-19 restrictions, following the lead of other hospitals and the downgrading of the pandemic by the World Health Organization. The Almont...
May 23, 2023
SIU clears Kingston officers of criminal charges
The Special Investigations Unit has closed a case against Kingston Police officers involved in the arrest of a man for impaired driving. On January 22nd officers made the stop in the area of Division ...
May 22, 2023
In Focus - Local beekeeper, Jonny de Matos: World Bee Day May 20th.
Local beekeeper, Jonny de Matos gives us an up-close look at the art of raising bees as we celebrate World Bee Day May 20th.
May 19, 2023
WITH VIDEO: Pebble Mosaic honouring victims and survivors of gender-based violence unveiled in Smiths Falls
The Countdown Public Art Project pebble mosaic honouring victims and survivors of gender based violence has been unveiled in Smiths Falls. Lanark County Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee says...
May 19, 2023
Rideau Canal opens in time for long weekend
It's opening day for the Rideau Canal, a move that signals the beginning of the summer for many. Mark Brus, Operations Manager with Parks Canada, says they worried they weren't going to be able to get...
May 19, 2023
Waitlist for childcare discussed at Mississippi Mills council
A growing community also means a younger community. Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry says Council was made even more aware of this when recent statistics were shared. The Mayor says council can l...
May 19, 2023
Almonte Cup Bonspiel raises more than double than previous years for AGH Fairview Manor Foundation
The fundraising numbers are in regarding the sixth Almonte Cup Bonspiel which took place in March. two teams of 32 curlers battled it out in a series of games modeled on the Continental Cup of Curling...
May 19, 2023
