Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Doubled fines: Please slow down in construction zones, it could cost you
Lanark County is out with another reminder to help keep construction workers safe. They ask that you please reduce your speed within Lanark County construction zones. Its good advice for anywhere you ...
Jul 19, 2022
OPP charge two with impaired offenses
Our local OPP responded to 315 calls for service last week, a low number considering the time of year. Among the calls were two for suspected impaired drivers. On July 14th, 39-year-old Karl Kingsbury...
Jul 19, 2022
Beat the heat: Health Unit reminds us to be aware of extreme heat effects
With the hot weather upon us, the health unit is reminding us to be careful. They note that high heat can be hazardous to your health and can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in som...
Jul 19, 2022
It will be a hot one: Heat Warning issued for Lake 88 listening area
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Lake 88 listening area, as hot, humid conditions are expected today and tomorrow. Temperatures will edge over 30 degrees with the humidity getting ...
Jul 19, 2022
In Focus: Tina Stevens and Rob Dyke- Valley Heartland
We welcome Tina Stevens, General Manager, and Rob Dyke Board Chair of Valley Heartland CFDC who speak about one of their business-community-boosting programs, and a call for board members. Learn more ...
Jul 18, 2022
New high-risk COVID-19 cases topped 100 last week in LLG, hospitalization rise by one
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit reports that they added 126 new high-risk cases of COVID-19 last week. They're starting that count again today. The number of local COVID-19 hospita...
Jul 18, 2022
Calling all artists and designers: Kicking off a new artistic era in Smiths Falls with Parkette Mural
The Town of Smiths Falls is calling all artists to apply to create a lasting impression by designing and painting a new mural next to the parkette being built next to Shoppers Drug Mart off Beckwith S...
Jul 18, 2022 The blank canvas: Have an idea for a mural here?
Thank you! 19 local Paramedics save lives, get recognized
Nineteen paramedics from the Lanark County Paramedic Service have been honoured with "Save Pins" from the Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario. The pins were presented during their continuin...
Jul 18, 2022 Awesome folks: the pin recipients (Photo: LCPS)
$10k for another business in Smiths Falls - it's all about businesses helping businesses
A third business in Smiths Falls has received $10,000 to help them grow. Pearl's Gems gets the money as part of the My Main Street Local Accelerator program through the federal government. The program...
Jul 18, 2022 Pearl's Gems - Facebook Photo
This has to stop: Mischiefs with hate speech on the rise in Perth
There has been an increase in incidents of mischief in Perth, and an increase of hate speech used in the crimes. The town says there's no place for hatred in any community, including Perth. The town's...
Jul 18, 2022
