Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News

The Town of Perth is reminding pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers that we all need to work together to make walking safe in town, especially over the winter, slippery months. Here are some tips provid...

Jodi Empey has been appointed the Acting Chief of Police as of January 1st. The Deputy Chief for the Smiths Falls Police Service assumes the role following the retirement of outgoing Chief Mark MacGil...

In front of a packed public gallery last week, Perth councillors waded through an almost record-setting number of zoning amendment applications for apartment buildings. Lake 88's Brian Turner was ther...

Councillor Rickey Minnille floated the idea of changing the term length of Lanark County warden from one year to two at the latest meeting. He felt there could be some cost savings along the way, as w...

OPP Technical Collision Investigators and a Reconstructionist are assisting with the investigation of a fatal collision on Thursday night. Lanark County OPP say an 18-year-old from Drummond-North Elms...

The Town of Smiths Falls is inviting members of the community to a Public Open House on Wednesday seeking feedback from residents and visitors to help shape the future of the Centre Street Area. Each ...

Local author and historian Arlene Stafford-Wilson joins Lynda to discuss her 11th book surrounding the history of maple syrup in Lanark County.

On this week's Junior Hockey Talk, Grant Deme and Terry Shea break down the week that was and what lies ahead for the Smiths Falls Bears and Carleton Place Canadians. Listen to Junior Hockey Talk live...

Smiths Falls CAO Malcom Morris provided an update to council about where their reserves sat at the end of 2022. It's an annual report of the previous year that council hears towards the end of the exi...

Maple View Lodge, now known as the G. Tackaberry Family Home in Athens, has reached the halfway point to its fundraising goal. Chair of the Fundraising Committee Doug Struthers said there's another wa...