Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Today on In Focus: The Perth All-Candidates meeting, who promised what?
About 150 people turned out to the Perth Legion last night for a municipal all-candidates meeting. In all, 14 candidates vying for seats at council spoke to a number of issues over the course of two h...
Oct 04, 2022
Close to 500 calls for service, including two for impaired drivers - Lanark County OPP kept busy last week
The Lanark County Detachment of the OPP was kept busy last week answering 485 calls for service. Among them were two for allegedly driving impaired. On September 27th, 61 year-old Thomas Phelan, a Per...
Oct 04, 2022
A legacy to remember: LGL HU honours retired Dr. Paula Stewart
The Health Unit is recognizing the leadership of retired Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paula Stewart, by planting trees in the communities she served. Board member, Jeff Earle, graciously provided two...
Oct 04, 2022
Cooking up a great new program for youth in Carleton Place
The Carleton Place Youth Centre showcased their new commercial sized and equipped kitchen at a special open house last week. Executive Director Gail Logan says its another draw that will keep local ki...
Oct 04, 2022
Smiths Falls looking to remodel drug strategy
Last week's council review of Smiths Falls' committees and boards had councillor Peter McKenna wondering if the municipal drug strategy group could be reinvigorated. At suggestion of the health unit, ...
Oct 04, 2022
In Focus - Christine Bles and Kathy Botham from the 7th Annual Small Town Feeling Cancer Fundraiser
We welcome Christine Bles and Kathy Botham from the 7th Annual Small Town Feeling Cancer Fundraiser to tell us all about the full return of the annual event at the Lombardy Hall on October 12th.
Oct 03, 2022
Updated - Vehicle occupants sent to hospital after collision in Perth
Police, Paramedics and local Fire departments responded to a two-vehicle collision on Rogers Road in Perth Monday morning. It happened in the area between Arthur St. and South St. The road has since r...
Oct 03, 2022
NEW: Lake 88 to host Mayoral Candidate Round Tables live on In Focus
Lake 88 News is pleased to announce that we will once again be bringing you a series of Mayoral Candidate Round Tables for the towns of Perth, Smiths Falls, and Carleton Place. It all begins on Octobe...
Oct 03, 2022
Local farmer-led charity looking to boost ecosystem
ALUS Lanark opened its chapter in January, and Lanark County has provided a review of its first year in operation. Alternative Land Use Services is a group which helps farmers and ranchers construct a...
Oct 03, 2022
Get out and vote! Some of Carleton Place's best known citizens urge voters to cast ballots on Oct. 24th
Its a simple message from renowned author, columnist and media personality Mary Cook to the residents of Carleton Place. It's a good message for everyone, everywhere, on election day. It's also part o...
Oct 03, 2022
