Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Head Coach, GM Pat Malloy reflects on Smiths Falls Bears Game 7 Bogart Cup loss
The Smiths Falls Bears are catching their bearings after their 6-2 Game 7 loss to the Ottawa Junior Senators in the Bogart Cup. Head coach and general manager Pat Malloy told Lake 88 in the end he fel...
May 09, 2023
Dr. James Naismith to be honoured when Canada's Walk of Fame visits Almonte
Canada's Walk of Fame is coming to Almonte. On August 12th, the Walk of Fame will be honouring the inventor of basketball Dr. James Naismith with a special Hometown Stars event. Details are few for no...
May 09, 2023 Pic via canadawalkoffame.com
In Focus - Lanark Highlands Reeve Peter McLaren
On May 8th's In Focus, Bob Perreault chats with Lanark Highlands Reeve Peter McLaren regarding Emergency Preparedness Week.
May 08, 2023
New Chief, VP of Patient and Resident Services at MRHA
The Mississippi River Health Alliance has a new Vice President of Patient & Resident Services, who is also serving as Chief Lianne Learmonth started in the role last week, and says it feels like h...
May 08, 2023 photo provided
Developing children's speech, language, and hearing more important than ever
The Health Unit says identifying speech, language, and hearing issues early is crucial right now as the pandemic has left many young children at higher risk. The message is timely, as May is Speech an...
May 08, 2023
Smiths Falls extends 2022 patio by-law for the season
Smiths Falls is extending its 2022 patio by-law for the 2023 season before consulting with the local chamber and downtown BIA on creating a new one for future years. Councillor Chris McGuire says from...
May 08, 2023
It's Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada
This is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada. Lanark County is using the week to make sure we all get the message to be ready for anything. Emergencies can pop up at any time, as we know all too ...
May 08, 2023
Detours coming for spring maintenance on Old Slys swing bridge Tuesday and Wednesday
Parks Canada will be performing spring maintenance on the Old Slys Swing Bridge on May 9 and 10th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day. The bridge will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffi...
May 08, 2023
Careful how you dispose grease or oil when cooking
A friendly reminder to those cooking with grease or oil and where to put them. Carleton Place town director Guy Bourgon says pouring them down the sink is not worth the headache it'll cause you later ...
May 08, 2023
Fire Ravages old Water Treatment Plant in Smiths Falls
A building fire a the site of the old water treatment plant is now pretty much out in Smiths Falls. Fire fighters remained on the scene as of 8:30 this morning to douse hot spots. Video and pictures f...
May 08, 2023
