Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Shawn Pankow geared up for third mayoral term
Mayor Shawn Pankow is excited to continue to be at the helm of Smiths Falls council. He says there's lots of big decisions and projects on the way over the course of the next four years but feels he a...
Nov 15, 2022
In Focus - Dean of the Perth Campus of Algonquin College Chris Hahn
We welcome Dean of the Perth Campus of Algonquin College Chris Hahn who has an update on some of the programs being offered at the school, and an upcoming open house.
Nov 14, 2022
Dr. Kieran Moore strongly suggests we mask-up in public, stopping short of a mandate
The province's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore did as expected when he suggested that everyone should be wearing masks to help protect from a very active respiratory virus season. W...
Nov 14, 2022 Dr. Kieran Moore (2022)
Premier Ford to keep the gas tax cut for another year
As the price of gas continues to be north of $1.60 per litre locally, Premier Doug Ford announced that his government's gas tax cut will be extended. Locally gas prices have dropped a bit since being ...
Nov 14, 2022
Perth resident facing serious drug charges after search and seizure
Several divisions of the OPP came together to execute a search warrant on a home in Perth. They found cocaine, crack cocaine, Hydromorphone, other unidentified pills, drug paraphernalia and cash. It h...
Nov 14, 2022
Calls for service to Ottawa nearly triple for Lanark County Paramedic Service in 2022
In the final presentation made to the Corporate Services Committee, Lanark County Paramedic Services Chief Travis Mellema outlined a third quarter summary of calls the EMS team have responded to. Mell...
Nov 14, 2022
Two bridges to be closed for work - alternate routes will be needed
There are two local bridge works projects coming up this week. The Blakeney Bridge in Mississippi Mills will close for two weeks for remedial repairs to restore its 12 ton load limit. Its current redu...
Nov 14, 2022
Watch where you walk in Perth: Tree removals set to begin today
Tree removals are taking place today in Perth and will continue for the next two weeks. Staff is taking down dead trees before winter, then root removal and some replanting will take place next spring...
Nov 14, 2022
Centre St. area to be examined for future possibilities in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls is undertaking a visioning study for the Centre Street Area and will be holding a public workshop at the Kinsmen Pavilion on Tuesday, November 22nd at 6:00. This is the area where the Gia...
Nov 14, 2022
Getting there: Construction continues on Central Bridge/Bridge St. projects in Carleton Place
Carleton Place Public Works is offering an update on the Bridget St. Revitalization project. They're also reminding residents of the town that weather, staffing, and supply of materials can impact the...
Nov 14, 2022
