Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Peter McKenna tapped for Corporate and Community Services representation
Smiths Falls council opted for experience when it came to appointing their council representative to sit next to the mayor as members of Lanark County's Corporate and Community Services committees. Pe...
Nov 23, 2022
In Focus: Linda McKenna from Smiths Falls Welcomes Ukraine offers an update
We welcome Linda McKenna from Smiths Falls Welcomes Ukraine who offers an update on the group's ongoing efforts to resettle Ukrainians displaced by the war into our listening area.
Nov 22, 2022
Sens Nation with Steve Warne - November 22, 2022
Every Tuesday morning at 8:15 Dave gets the latest Ottawa Senators news from Steve Warne, host of the Sens Nation Podcast. Click play below to listen in on this week's edition guest hosted by Bob. And...
Nov 22, 2022
Planet Youth Lanark County hosting Community Action Meeting Thurdsay
Planet Youth Lanark County is holding a community action meeting this Thursday in Carleton Place, and you're invited. The group is working to bring the Icelandic model of reducing substance abuse amon...
Nov 22, 2022
'No Gun Range' signs disappearing in Drummond/North Elmsley
There's another development in the story we brought you last week about a proposed gun range in Drummond/North Elsmley. The group of concerned residents who don't want it to be allowed say that some o...
Nov 22, 2022 File photo of a sign posted against the gun range in the township
Blakeney Bridge re-opens early
The Blakeney Bridge in Mississippi Mills will re-open today, several days ahead of schedule. The bridge closed on November 14th for a two-week repair-period, which also saw its load capacity restored....
Nov 22, 2022
Tay Valley recognizes incredible work by incredible volunteers
Tay Valley Township has recognized the community's dedicated volunteers and thanked them for their hard work. Councillors and staff gathered at the BVM Hall in Stanleyville to show their appreciation ...
Nov 22, 2022
Seasons Greetings: Festive Ride Campaigns are back for another year
The Festive RIDE campaign is now on in Lanark County and Smiths falls. The annual provincial police enforcement and education initiative is aimed at taking alcohol and drug-impaired drivers off our ro...
Nov 22, 2022 Photo: Smiths Falls Police Service
All aboard for Food Bank donations! The CP Holiday Train is fast approaching
If you missed your chance to donate to the Build a Mountain of Food Campaign when it made stops in Perth and Smiths Falls, don't worry, you have another chance. The CP Holiday Train is rolling into th...
Nov 22, 2022 Photo: CPR
Smiths Falls council rebukes Bill 23
The Town of Smiths Falls joined the growing chorus of lower-tier governments speaking out against the province's Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act. Senior Planner Karl Grenke outlined the bill Mon...
Nov 22, 2022
