Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
SF looks to approve 3.38% tax rate increase, hikes to water and wastewater services
Smiths Falls council were presented the first draft budget Monday night and after lengthy discussion, agreed to operate on the presumption of a 3.38% tax rate increase in 2023. With those increases, t...
Jan 11, 2023
Smiths Falls Police seeking man known for break and enters, theft following recent release
The Smiths Falls Police Service is currently looking for 25-year-old Jeffrey Hamilton from the Perth area. Hamilton was recently released from custody from convictions relating to break and enter and ...
Jan 11, 2023
Missing Carleton Place woman found safe
The Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed the missing 56-year-old woman from Carleton Place from early Wednesday morning has been located safely. They thank everyone who provided assistance or shar...
Jan 11, 2023
In Focus - Suzanne Bourbonnais of Community Home Support Lanark County
Suzanne Bourbonnais of Community Home Support Lanark County joins us to talk about the need for volunteers in her organization.
Jan 10, 2023
Federal funding available for not-for-profits
$400 million is up for grabs for charities and not-for-profits. The money is coming from the Government of Canada's Community Services Recovery Fund and is to help organizations adapt to pandemic reco...
Jan 10, 2023
Skate the Lake postponed until Family Day weekend
Skate the Lake has been postponed due to the current ice conditions following a lengthy stretch of humid weather. The 18th edition that takes over Portland has been moved to Family Day weekend Februar...
Jan 10, 2023
Town work closes Smiths Falls' George St. N Tuesday
A reminder to residents as you're out on the roads today in Smiths Falls. George Street North between Church Street West and Gladstone Avenue will be closed today. The Town of Smiths Falls will be com...
Jan 10, 2023
Lanark County OPP seeking CP theft suspect
Lanark County OPP officers are looking to identify a person in relation to a theft investigation in Carleton Place. Few details were released as to what was stolen or where, but police say the theft o...
Jan 10, 2023
In Focus - Robin Hull from the Alzheimer's Society of Lanark, Leeds, Grenville
Robin Hull from the Alzheimer's Society of Lanark, Leeds, Grenville joins us to talk about Alheimer's Awareness Month.
Jan 09, 2023
OPP charge Kingston driver for exceeding 200km/hr
Ontario Provincial Police say a 22-year-old driver from Kingston is facing charges after officers stopped a vehicle going more than double the speed limit on Highway 401. The OPP say they pulled the d...
Jan 09, 2023
