Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
In Focus: Michael Rikley-Lancaster
To highlight 'Museum Month' we visit Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte with executive director and curator Michael Rikley-Lancaster.
May 06, 2022
Final report of the week shows dip in local COVID-19 outbreaks and virus-related hospitalizations
The final COVID-19 surveillance report of the week has been released by the health unit. The number of virus-related hospitalizations has inched down by one and sits at six. Three are in the ICU with ...
May 06, 2022
Lanark County Warden says Emergency Preparedness Week is not just for residents
Warden of Lanark County John Fenik reminds us that Emergency Preparedness Week is a time for local government to take stock too. He says communication is critical between all levels of government when...
May 06, 2022
Lanark County Probationary Constable facing impaired driving charges
A Lanark County OPP Detachment officer has been arrested and charged with impaired driving. The OPP reports that on the evening of May 1st, just after 7:00, Grenville officers responded to a single ve...
May 06, 2022
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: St. John CHS grads raising funds for first prom in two years with Saturday Car Wash
Students are getting excited for Prom at St. John Catholic High School in Perth. Now, as Grade 12 student Max Benda tells Lake 88 they're fundraising to help pay for it. It takes place at the c...
May 06, 2022
Still time to weigh in on new park designs for Victoria & Hyland and Corbett Parks in Smiths Falls
Officials in Smiths Falls is still looking for input on the designs for two new parks in town. They have a survey that will help choose the designs for the Victoria Park and Hyland & Corbett parks...
May 06, 2022 A proposed play structure design for Victoria Park
Police looking for four individuals wanted on arrest warrants in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls Police have shared pictures of four individuals wanted on outstanding arrest warrants in the town. They are looking for: 25-year-old Dale Scott 29-year-old Sha...
May 06, 2022
Enbridge set to begin lengthy job at corner in Downtown Perth - everything's still open though
We have a notice from the Town of Perth to pass along: Enbridge Gas will be conducting work on the northwest corner of Foster St. & Gore St. starting Monday, May 9th, all the way through to Friday...
May 06, 2022
Can you help nab a thief stealing from cars in Perth? Information could land you $2,000
Lanark County OPP are looking for your help to find whoever has been stealing things from cars in Perth. They tell us that the thefts took place sometime between last Wednesday (April 27th) and Friday...
May 06, 2022
Time to watch your water - annual watering restrictions in effect in Carleton Place
The sunshine and warmer weather means that several municipalities have put limits on lawn-watering. Carleton Place's schedule runs from May through the end of September. Odd numbered homes can water o...
May 06, 2022
