Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Smiths Falls looking to identify counterfeit money user
There's more funny money being circulated in the area. Last week we told you about some businesses in Lanark being given counterfeit US $100 bills. Now the Smiths Falls Police Service says it's happen...
Jun 27, 2022
Virtual public information session for Carleton Place will allow residents to offer important input
Carleton Place residents can help shape their town's future tomorrow. The town will be holding its second Public Information Centre for the Carleton Place Community Improvement Plan project - dealing ...
Jun 27, 2022
Ontario Federation of Agriculture speaks to shrinking farmland
Only five per cent of Ontario's land is suitable for agriculture. And that number will only be decreasing. The most recent census shows the daily loss of farm land has increased from 175 acres per day...
Jun 27, 2022
In Focus - Lanark Heritage Preservation Society Members, Susan Berlin and Michael Rikley-Lancaster
Lynda speaks with members of 'Lanark Heritage Preservation Society', Susan Berlin and Michael Rikley-Lancaster, about options to preserve the old Kitten Mill building, an historic landmark in the Vill...
Jun 24, 2022
LGTIRL MPP Clark returns as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in Doug Ford's Cabinet
Premier Doug Ford has announced his new, 30-person cabinet. Many of the cabinet ministers remain in the same portfolios they held during Ford's last government. That includes Leeds-Grenville-Thousand ...
Jun 24, 2022 Clark signs the oath of office as he is sworn into Doug Ford's Cabinet.
Henderson looking good heading into round two of KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Smiths Falls Brooke Henderson looks to move up the leaderboard today in the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. She goes into the day tied for sixth after a 1 under 71 (four birdies, th...
Jun 24, 2022 Photo Twitter
CP Councillor worries upping ice rental and pool use fees could see drop in usage
Ice rental and pool-use rates are likely on the way up in Carleton Place thanks to inflation. Manager of Recreation and Culture Joanne Henderson, proposed an increase of just under 6% to council this ...
Jun 24, 2022 Photo: Facebook,, Carleton Place Pool
Amazing Gift: St. John's the Evangelist Church in Smiths Falls donates half a million to affordable housing project
The congregation at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Smiths Falls has pledged $500,000 to an affordable housing building in the town. The money will go to Carebridge Community Support's plan...
Jun 24, 2022
Today on In Focus:
Today on In Focus: Lynda speaks with members of 'Lanark Heritage Preservation Society', Susan Berlin and Michael Rikley-Lancaster, about the old Kitten Mill building in the Village of Lanark. Don't mi...
Jun 24, 2022
Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal awarded to local paramedic
Liz McDonald of Lanark County Paramedic Service has received the Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal in recognition of her career accomplishments. It recognizes profe...
Jun 24, 2022
