Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
It's okay, Fire Hydrants spewing water in Perth are nothing to worry about
Residents of Perth take note: If you see some local fire hdrants srayting out water, don't worry. It's just Environmental Services staff conducting Spring flushing. They'll be doing it from April 24th...
Apr 19, 2023
Deadline for child care subsidy recipients approaching
Lanark County has an important reminder for families receiving the child care fee subsidy. Please submit your 2022 official notice of assessment from revenue Canada no later than June 15th, 2023. Fail...
Apr 19, 2023
Local Conservation Authorities keeping a close eye on flooding possibilities
A flood warning remains in effect for parts of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority as we get more rain, and snow to the north of us continues to melt and flow into the system. Water levels a...
Apr 19, 2023
UCDSB chair supports Ontario's refocus on education
The chairman of the Upper Canada District School Board likes what he sees in the new legislation introduced by the province. Education Minister Stephen Lecce outlined the Better Schools and Student Ou...
Apr 19, 2023
Rideau Environmental Action League taking part in Pitch In cleanup
The Rideau Environmental Action League, or REAL, are once again taking part in the Canada-wide Pitch In cleanup this year. Individuals and groups are encouraged to go out to the areas they feel need t...
Apr 19, 2023
Smiths Falls committing $400,000 to replace radio dispatch equipment
The Town of Smiths Falls is replacing the radio dispatching equipment, following a 2021 evalution by third party consultants which concluded the system was at its end of life. Fire Chief Richard Chese...
Apr 19, 2023
Parkinson's fundraiser in Carleton Place goes Saturday
April is Parkinson's awareness month and a fundraiser is taking place in Carleton Place. Put on by Leona Wagorn, a light lunch and music from five bands and Wagorn herself will keep attendees entertai...
Apr 19, 2023
PSAC Strike - How it affects you
The Public Service Alliance of Canada strike has 155,000 public service workers and 35,000 Canada Revenue Agency workers off the job. It is a far-reaching job action that affects many government depar...
Apr 19, 2023 Photo: PSAC Twitter
In Focus - Ramsey Hart from the Table in Perth
Ramsey Hart from the Table is back to talk about the need for some special volunteers, and how they're helping victims of a local tragedy.
Apr 18, 2023
Local leaders gather for Good Roads Conference
Many local municipal leaders are taking part in the Good Roads Conference. Members of Perth's Town Council and CAO Michael Touw met with Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney Monday to talk abo...
Apr 18, 2023
