Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Brooke Henderson withdraws from Lotte Championship due to illness
Bad news for local golf fans: Smiths Falls Brooke Henderson has withdrawn from the Lotte Championship. The LPGA says that Brooke pulled out due to an illness. No further details were given. Brooke had...
Apr 15, 2022 Brooke Henderson (file photo)
MVCA: Water levels on track for this time of year
Conditions across the Mississippi Valley watershed are considered favourable for the time of year. The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority says they're now working to reach summer levels, and do...
Apr 15, 2022
Carleton Place Council gets updated housing numbers
Carleton Place Director of Development Services Niki Dwyer provided council with a review of last year's housing growth and a change in numbers. Dwyer reported they actually saw a decrease in new home...
Apr 15, 2022
In Focus - Thurs April 14, 2022 - Maureen Hampton, coordinator of ConnectWell's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Maureen Hampton, coordinator of ConnectWell's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program joins us for an in depth look at what they're offering, and who it's for. Call 613-257-7121 or 1-800-667-2617 for m...
Apr 14, 2022
With burning season upon us, fire officials are asking that we please be careful
Spring has arrived and residents are anxious to begin their outdoor clean up. But our local fire departments remind us that caution must be taken when burning, as grass fires can spring up quickly. Th...
Apr 14, 2022
Lanark stretch of OVRT now officially open
Outdoor lovers have another option to get out and enjoy Lanark County. Local officials report that the Lanark County section of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail is now fully open. They say the "cl...
Apr 14, 2022 Photo: Lanark County Twitter
Integrity Commissioner recommends Hillier be reprimanded
Ontario's integrity commissioner, J. David Wake, has recommended Independent MPP Randy Hillier be reprimanded after he investigated to complaints by fellow MPPs. The National Post reports that Wake fo...
Apr 14, 2022 Former MPP Randy Hillier (file photo)
LGL HU joins with Eastern Ontario health partners in united front against COVID-19
It's a united front: The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has joined with other local health officials when it comes to the current state of COVID-19. Our Medical Officer of Health Dr....
Apr 14, 2022
Smiths Falls signs fleet deal with Enterprise
The town of Smiths Falls is entering an agreement next week with Enterprise Fleet Management to oversee the upkeep and buying and selling of their light duty vehicles. A subsidiary of Enterprise Rent-...
Apr 14, 2022
Bears drop game 1 to Jr. Senators
The Smiths Falls Bears dropped game one of their CCHL second round playoff series against the Jr. Senators 6-1 last night in Ottawa (Wed.). Smiths Falls' Riley Thompson's first of the playoffs briefly...
Apr 14, 2022
