Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Rideau Ferry bridge construction resumes full time
Summer must be almost here because work on the Rideau Ferry Bridge has resumed full time. Dalcon Constructors Ltd. have resumed work on the span in Rideau Ferry and expect to be at it until at least J...
Apr 26, 2023
Lanark Highlands Township increasing baseball diamond rental fees
It's going to cost you extra dough to rent out the two baseball diamonds in Lanark Highlands Township this year. The township's increasing the rate by 6.9% to match the rate of inflation. It still com...
Apr 26, 2023
Table Community Food Centre seeking board members
The Table Community Food Centre is looking to fill three positions to its board of directors. Executive Director Ramsey Hart says the best board members are the people that can relate to the barriers ...
Apr 26, 2023
Thousands expected to take in Perth's Festival of the Maples Saturday
The Festival of the Maples is this Saturday and is expected to draw thousands and thousands of maple fans to Perth's historic downtown. Lanark County OPP Constable says the detachment, it's auxiliary ...
Apr 26, 2023
Lanark Lodge breaks down cost share agreement with Smiths Falls council
Smiths Falls heard from Lanark Lodge Monday on how their cost share with other municipalities for the 163-bed facility is determined on an annual basis. Lodge Director Carey Duncan says each bed costs...
Apr 26, 2023 Picture via Lanark County website
Drummond/North Elmsley council silences commercial gun range
It appears the proposed commercial gun range in Drummond/North Elmsley will not move ahead, after council voted to deny Martyn Whyte's application Tuesday night. Councillor Paul Kehoe, a retired envir...
Apr 25, 2023 Nancy Chevier addresses Drummond/North Elmsley council Tuesday night
In Focus - OPP Constable Joe Tereschuk
OPP Constable Joe Tereschuk joins us with an update on the Lanark County Detachment's outreach efforts.
Apr 25, 2023
In Focus - Perth Mayor Judy Brown
Perth Mayor Judy Brown joins us with an update on town business and her recent trip with councillors and staff to the Good Roads conference.
Apr 24, 2023
First Aid, CPR training coming to Westport
A First Aid and CPR training course is coming to Westport. Ingrid Hardy has been a Canadian Red Cross training partner since 2007, and says a standard first aid course covers a lot more ground than on...
Apr 24, 2023
Rise in alcohol, substance use continues even after lockdowns, says U of T doctor
People have long turned to alcohol and drugs as a method of escape and it's not surprising that when COVID-19 lockdowns arrived more people found themselves exploring those avenues. The restrictions a...
Apr 24, 2023
