Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Change your tires yet? If not it could become a safety issue
The days are getting warmer and that means its time to change your tires from winters to summers, or all-seasons, if you haven't done so already. Dave Fleming, President of Hank's Tirecraft in Smiths ...
Apr 25, 2022
More work to be done on affordable housing issue in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville
Affordable housing is expected to be one of the biggest issues in the upcoming Provincial Election, as is affordability in general as people struggle to make ends meet. Like other local municipalities...
Apr 25, 2022
Perth to hire Climate Change Committee Coordinator after all
At last week's Perth Council meeting, councillors reversed an earlier decision on hiring a coordinator for the town's climate change committee. Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson put forward a motion to recons...
Apr 25, 2022
All you need to know about this weekend's Festival of the Maples
Lake 88's Angie Pacey spoke with Amber Hall from the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce about this weekend's Festival of the Maples, which will look a lot like it has in the past after a couple of...
Apr 25, 2022
Brooke Henderson looks ahead to next tournament after missing the cut at LA Open
Smiths Falls' Brooke Henderson missed the cut at the LA Open this weekend. Brooke, who was the defending champion shot an uncharacteristic opening round 76, followed by a second round 72. She sat at 6...
Apr 25, 2022
Leeds County man killed in farming incident
Leeds OPP are investigating after a fatal farming accident. They report that on Friday afternoon, just after 4:45, they got a call to a property west of Mallorytown on County Road 2. A man was found t...
Apr 25, 2022
In Focus - Affordable Housing Week - Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark
Affordable Housing Week on In Focus comes to an end with Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark, who is also the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Apr 22, 2022 MPP Steve Clark (file photo)
Local Fan Favourite, Legendary Montreal Canadian, Guy Lafleur passes away
The Montreal Canadians and hockey fans around the world are mourning the loss of legendary forward Guy Lafleur. Thousands of his fans were from Lanark County. They grew up watching the superstar play ...
Apr 22, 2022 Guy Lafleur in Perth with Frank McLean (Perth Blue Wings Facebook Photo)
LLG Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paula Stewart to begin well-deserved retirement this summer
Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit announced on Lake 88 that she is retiring. We will speak more with Dr. Stewart about her car...
Apr 22, 2022
Brooke Henderson struggles in opening round of LA Open
It wasn't the first round the 10-time LPGA winner and defending champion was looking for at the LA Open yesterday. Smiths Falls' Brooke Henderson struggled in the first round posting a 5 over 76 to si...
Apr 22, 2022 Photo - LPGA.com
