Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Bear sightings: When to call 9-1-1
Its not much of a surprise when there are bear sightings in Lanark County. The OPP is reminding us exactly when you should call 9-1-1 when one is around, because they aren't always a danger. CALL 9-1-...
Sep 13, 2022 Stock Photo. : Black Bear
Carleton Place honours the memory of former Councillor, Warden of Lanark County, Orm Giles
Staff and Council from the Town of Carleton Place are remembering Orm Giles who recently passed away. The town said in a statement that Orm dutifully served as a member of Carleton Place Council for o...
Sep 13, 2022
Town of Smiths Falls continues to get greener
The town of Smiths Falls continues to get greener and the latest report surrounding their environmental efforts says they're on the right track. The first report of the Partners for Climate Protection...
Sep 13, 2022
Boosting protection: Bivalent vaccines now available for certain Ontarians
COVID-19 Vaccine 2.0 is ready to be administered to residents of Ontario considered the most vulnerable. The initial rollout will include people aged 70 and older, long-term care residents and health-...
Sep 12, 2022 Niagara Region Public Health announced Tuesday that six people received an injection of a saline solution used to dilute the Pfizer COVOD-19 vaccine without the vaccine component.
Brooke Henderson finishes in the top 20 at Queen City Championship
Brooke Henderson had an up and down weekend at the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Smiths Falls native finished tied for 18th spot at 8 under par for the tournament. That was 1...
Sep 12, 2022 Photo Brooke Henderson File photo, LPGA Twitter
Got what it takes? Perth Fire Department looking for Volunteer Firefighters
The town of Perth is looking for more Volunteer Fire Fighters. Perth Fire Chief Trevor Choffe says volunteers are a very important part of the community. To find out more, or to sign up, just c...
Sep 12, 2022
Banner year for Parkinson's SuperWalk of Lanark-North Leeds
The Parkinson SuperWalk for Lanark North Leeds was a resounding success. Organizers say a record number of walkers brought in a record amount of money as the walk made its return after a two-year pand...
Sep 12, 2022 Photo: Parkinson's SuperWalk Facebook Page
'The Dream is Dead' - Local Green Party Candidate resigns party presidency
Green Party President Lorraine Rekmans, a frequent candidate for the party in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, announced she has quit out of frustration, proclaiming the party's drea...
Sep 12, 2022
$30k raised for women's health in Almonte
It was another incredible success: The 9th annual Run/Walk in support of women's health and the birthing center at the Almonte General Hospital saw 200 walkers, runners and volunteers raise about $30,...
Sep 12, 2022
Lanark is shuffling funding to help hire more Early Childhood Educators
The County of Lanark is moving around some provincial funding around that is guided towards early childhood education. The county received over $472,000 from the province under the 2022 Child Care and...
Sep 12, 2022
