Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Former Pakenham Fire Chief passes away
Former Fire Chief in Mississippi Mills Al Barratt passed away on December 29th with loved ones by his side. He served as a volunteer firefighter with the Pakenham Fire Department for many years, and l...
Jan 03, 2024 Via Mississippi Mills social media
Here's when your local municipality is collecting Christmas trees curbside
The curbside collection of Christmas trees is running from now to January 12th in Carleton Place. You're asked to remove all tinsel, lights and decorations before placing at the curb. Meanwhile for Mi...
Jan 03, 2024 Andreas Cappell / CC
That's ringing in the New Year! Brave plungers in Perth raise more than $27K for amazing cause (With video)
The 30th anniversary of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge was a resounding success with well over 100 jumpers taking an icy dip in the Tay River just outside the Legion. Founder David Lavery was back to tak...
Jan 02, 2024
In Focus - Recapping 2023 with Lanark County Warden and Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve Steve Fournier
On Tuesday's In Focus, Grant spoke with Steve Fournier to hear his thoughts on 2023 on both the county and municipal level, and asked for an update on a pair of hot topics. Note: The interview was rec...
Jan 02, 2024
Blakeney Bridge contract awarded
The Blakeney Bridge contract's been awarded to ACROW Limited bfor $1.238 million to supply the two lane replacement bridge. The project in its entirety is estimated at just over $4 million. Earlier la...
Jan 02, 2024 Blakeney Bridge image via lanarkcounty.ca
Ice safety paramount as Rideau River claims two teens lives last week
The fatal incident that saw two teens die last week after a group fell through the ice on the Rideau River in Ottawa's south end is serving as a reminder that no ice is safe ice. We're not ready to ha...
Jan 02, 2024 Klas Š. / CC
Lighting upgrade complete in Perth hospital operating rooms
The upgraded operating room lighting system is now in place at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. OR rooms 1 and 2 in Perth has seen the overhead lighting work completed. They say the chang...
Jan 02, 2024 Photo via Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital - Corporate social media
Beckwith Township celebrates years of service for six contributors
Beckwith Township unveiled their recipients of the 2023 Years of Service Awards. The Township recognizes employees, elected officials and volunteer firefighters for their dedicated service and the con...
Jan 02, 2024 JourneyPure Rehab / CC
Mississippi Mills seeking members for accessibility advisory committee
The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is currently seeking members to join the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The committee assists council and staff in promoting and facilitating accessible servic...
Jan 02, 2024 Marco Verch / CC
Keep track of what's happening in Carleton Place in 2024
With the new year upon us, the Town of Carleton Place is suggesting a few ways that will keep you in touch with what's going on in the community in 2024 and how to keep on top of things. You can sign ...
Jan 02, 2024 Pseph / CC
