Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
In Focus - Remembrance Day, Perth historian Brent McLaren
On this Remembrance Day, Perth historian Brent McLaren reflects on the origin of Armistice Day and the history of memorial services.
Nov 11, 2022
Lake 88 Remembers: Special Broadcast at 11am on Lake 88 as ceremonies take place across LLG
Lake 88 is hosting a special broadcast at 11am this morning for anyone who can't make it to an in-person Remembrance Day ceremony. We invite all to listen, reflect, and remember those who have served ...
Nov 11, 2022
Build a Mountain of Food campaign rolls into Perth and Lanark Highlands on Saturday
It is week two of this year's Build a Mountain of Food campaign. We're making stops in Perth and Lanark Highlands tomorrow. Eileen Powell with the Perth Good Food Bank tells us with times being like t...
Nov 11, 2022
Carleton Place approves name change for Memorial Park
Carleton Place Town Council has approved a name chance for Memorial Park just in time for today's Remembrance Day services. Ron Goebel of the Royal Canadian Legion was joined by other members to offic...
Nov 11, 2022
Remembrance Day means some closures in LLG
We would like to remind you that federal and provincial government offices are closed to mark Remembrance Day. That means any business you have to take care of at Service Canada and Service Ontario si...
Nov 11, 2022
Fenik has a request for next iteration of county council
Outgoing Lanark County warden and Perth Mayor John Fenik had a request for the public during the final meetings of the sitting county council Wednesday night. It's one most of us have heard time and t...
Nov 11, 2022 File photo of John Fenik from his time as Warden, Lanark County
New term means new committee and board members needed in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls is looking for people to join several Committees and Boards for the upcoming term of council. They're looking for members for a wide variety of committees including: Child Development Cen...
Nov 11, 2022
Timber! Tree removal begins next week in Perth
Take note if you're walking around Perth next week. The town says that on Monday, two weeks of tree removals in the downtown area gets underway. You can check out the map below to see where crews will...
Nov 11, 2022
Rotary Club of Carleton Place completes $25,000 donation to Interval House's 2nd Stage Housing
The Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills has fulfilled a promise with a cheque of $5,000 made out to Lanark County Interval House. Five years ago, the organization pledged $25,000 to In...
Nov 11, 2022
Want to make a difference? Perth is council looking for committee members
Perth Town Council is inviting residents or property owners to apply to serve on some key committees. They're looking for people for Advisory Panels, and Boards of the Council for the upcoming 2023-20...
Nov 11, 2022
