Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
2021 audit shows Smiths Falls is in good financial shape
The Town of Smiths Falls received their 2021 audit findings by independent accounting firm KPMG, and the finances are in good shape. The town's net debt is trending down while the income is increasing...
Jul 28, 2022
Two lucky youth in North Grenville are getting a taste of what police-life is all about
Grenville OPP have welcomed two students to their Youth in Policing Initiative, which is put on in partnership with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Justin Schmitz and Nejmee F...
Jul 28, 2022
Health Unit records another increase in high risk COVID-19 cases
There are now a dozen people in hospital with COVID-19 in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville, as the number of local cases continues to increase. There are now 179 high risk cases confirmed in the area too....
Jul 28, 2022
Ottawa firefighter killed in skydiving incident in Arnprior
A tragic accident at the Arnprior Airport has left an Ottawa Firefighter dead after a skydiving accident. Renfrew County Paramedic Chief Mike Nolan confirmed the news. Witnesses tried to save the vict...
Jul 28, 2022
In Focus - COVID-19 Vaccination rollout for kids as young as 6 months-old
It's our weekly check-in with the health unit and we welcome Jenny Vandermeer who tells us all about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for kids as young as 6 months-old, which begins tomorrow. Find out...
Jul 27, 2022
What happens if no one runs for Mayor? We have the answer
As of this morning (Wednesday), no one has declared their candidacy for Mayor in the Town of Smiths Falls for the upcoming municipal election. That begs the question: what happens if no one runs for p...
Jul 27, 2022
Canadian legend salutes Brooke's big win!
If you were feeling the tension watching Brooke Henderson win her second career major on Sunday, you were joined by a Canadian music Legend. The one and only Anne Murray took to Facebook after the Smi...
Jul 27, 2022 Anne Murray at her Charity Golf Classic (photo: AnneMurray.com)
National Champ - Bailey Andison swims to glory at nationals
Another local elite athlete has made a splash on the national sports scene. Smiths Falls' swimmer Bailey Andison is a national champion. The Olympic veteran took the gold in the 400 meter individual m...
Jul 27, 2022 Photo: Team Canada/Lake 88
Ukrainian family settling in to new home in our area - lots of work still to be done
Last week we told you that the group Smiths Falls Welcomes the Ukraine welcomed their first family to the area. A mother and her daughters. Committee Chair Mark Czubak says so far, so good. The group ...
Jul 27, 2022 A Canada-Ukraine flag flies in Smiths Falls as a show of support
Tackling housing: Robinson Avenue could host affordable housing in Smiths Falls
The Town of Smiths Falls will enter a memorandum of understanding with Carebridge Community Support with the aim to add an additional affordable housing project at 30 Robinson Avenue. The goal is to r...
Jul 27, 2022
