Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Blue Wings even Barkley Cup Final at 1 as series shifts back to Perth
The Perth Blue Wings have tied the Barkley Cup at 1 after a 5-4 win against the Viking in Casselman Thursday night. Ben Langille led the way for the Blue Wings with two goals and an assist. Perth goal...
Apr 22, 2022
Mayor Hoogenboom says Rideau Lakes budget has many components
Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom says his township's budget has many components. The 2022 budget comes in just over $20 million, with $5 million invested in maintaining and improving capital assets,...
Apr 22, 2022
Perth Trashure Hunt set for Saturday
Perth's first ever Tash-ure Hunt goes tomorrow as part of the town's efforts to recognize Earth Day. Director of Community Services Shannon Baillon tells Lake 88 the town's Climate Change Advisory Pan...
Apr 22, 2022
Charges laid in Smiths Falls after investigations into two domestics
Smiths Falls Police have charged a pair of suspects in separate domestic investigations in the town. On Monday the 11th, they got a 9-1-1 call from a woman saying she had been threatened by her ex-par...
Apr 22, 2022
In Focus - Affordable Housing Week - Cornerstone Landing's Terrilee Kelford
Affordable Housing Week continues with Cornerstone Landing's Terrilee Kelford a local homelessness awareness advocate who shed light on the situation from a youth and young adult perspective.
Apr 21, 2022
Action Plan submitted to council by Smiths Falls Racism and Discrimination Task Force
The Smiths Falls Racism and Discrimination Task Force submitted an action plan with recommendations to council on how to make the town more inclusive. In a response, council accepted all recommendatio...
Apr 21, 2022
Perth Employee earns top Ontario Public Works Award
A top Ontario award has gone to Perth town employee Brock Van Alstine. He's the town's Environmental Services Lead Hand for Roads & Storm Sewers. He received the annual Marvin D Halladay Award ear...
Apr 21, 2022
Brooke Henderson's 2021 win at LA Open marked at this year's tourney, set to begin today
Smiths Falls' Brooke Henderson is the defending Champion as she tees off in the first round of the LPGA's LA Open Thursday morning. She'll play alongside friend and World No. 1 Jin Young Ko, who was a...
Apr 21, 2022 Photo
Grant applications in Smiths Falls due tomorrow, April 22nd
The Town of Smiths Falls is still accepting a second intake of Community Grant applications, but not for long. The town's Council says it recognizes the benefits that groups, organizations, volunteers...
Apr 21, 2022
Blue Wings set to face Vikings in Casselman in Game 2 of EOJHL Final, just an hour and a half away from Perth
Game two of the Barkley Cup is tonight at the JR Brisson Complex in Casselman. The Perth Blue Wings make the trip looking to even the series at one game apiece tonight at 8 after a 5-2 loss in Perth i...
Apr 21, 2022 Image: EOJHL
