Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
'Like having a firefighter in your home" - Perth council talks about residential sprinkler systems
The new Perth Town Council is taking a look at a fire suppressing residential sprinkler policy. Fire Chief Trevor Choffe proposes the town adopt a 5-year pilot program to permit fire sprinkler systems...
Nov 21, 2022
In search of elves... Santa Claus Parade in Carleton Place seeks volunteers
Do you think you have what it takes to be one of Santa's Elves? The town's Recreation and Culture Department is currently looking for volunteers to help with this year's Santa Claus parade, this comin...
Nov 21, 2022
In Focus - Rebekah Nitschmann, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with Rideau Community Health Services
Rebekah Nitschmann, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with Rideau Community Health Services discusses the importance of self-care through education in managing diabetes.
Nov 18, 2022
Perth man, Ottawa Police constable, identified as victim in Friday morning Highway 7 collision
Lanark County OPP have identified the deceased man following a fatal collision on Highway 7 in Perth Friday morning. Police say say 31-year-old Drew Nadeau died at the scene after his passenger vehicl...
Nov 18, 2022
We say goodbye to the wonderful, talented, Angie Pacey as she departs Lake 88 after 15 years
It was a tough day on Thursday around Lake 88 as said 'bye for now' to our beloved Angie Pacey as she moves on to a new challenge. A constant voice of our station is departing after 15 years. We gathe...
Nov 18, 2022
Fatal collision closes part of Hwy 7 in Perth
This morning's crash on Highway 7 in Perth has left one person dead. Lanark County OPP are now asking any witnesses who may have seen it happen, or the immediate aftermath to please call them right aw...
Nov 18, 2022
Brooke Henderson tied for 6th after first round of CME Tour Championship
Smiths Falls' Brooke Henderson sits tied for 6th spot at 4 under par after round 1 of the CME Group Tour Championship. Brooke went into this tournament nursing a sore back, which had her withdraw from...
Nov 18, 2022 Photo: LPGA.com
Hometown Hockey Schedule: A busy weekend for your local Junior Hockey Teams
Local Junior Hockey Fans have plenty to cheer about this weekend. Here is your Hometown Hockey Schedule from Lake 88. Friday: In the CCHL the Carleton Place Canadians are in the Den in Smiths Falls fo...
Nov 18, 2022
Local Medical Officer of Health agrees: Masking will help curb busy virus season
Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville is struggling like the rest of the country with the so-called triple threat of respiratory viruses this year, COVID-19, RSV and the Flu. That threat is what prompted the p...
Nov 18, 2022
We're Building a Mountain of Food in Smiths Falls this weekend!
After a successful first two weeks, the Build a Mountain of Food Campaign is set to make a stop in Smiths Falls this weekend. Volunteers will be taking your cash and non-perishable food donations at f...
Nov 18, 2022
