Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Brooke Henderson holds strong at No. 13 in Rolex World Golf Rankings after strong Florida finish
In the newest Rolex World Golf Rankings, Brooke Henderson from Smiths Falls maintains her impressive position at No. 13. The Canadian golfer, holding steady from last week, recently secured a remarkab...
Nov 14, 2023
In Focus - Lanark Highlands and Perth, the RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food is coming!
We welcome The Table's Ramsey Hart and the Lanark Highlands Food Pantry's Bruce North to talk about the need for their services in their communities as they get set for the RCL Automotive Build a Moun...
Nov 13, 2023
Lanark County OPP investigating after female's body found near Pakenham
Lanark County OPP say they're investigating the discovery of a body, the second inside a week. This time, the remains were found in a body of water near Pakenham. They tell us they got a report of the...
Nov 13, 2023
Smiths Falls Police charge three, looking for a fourth across separate IPV cases last week
The Smiths Falls Police charged three people and are looking for a fourth for various domestic assaults last week. In one case on November 3rd, a 55-year-old female assaulted her male partner and was ...
Nov 13, 2023
UCDSB focusing more on EQAO prep in hopes for improved scores
The Upper Canada District School Board wants better EQAO results this year. It's an area of concern for the board they're trying to address, says Executive Superintendent Eric Hardie. Among other thin...
Nov 13, 2023
CCHL Commissioner weighs in on neck guard mandate
The Canadian Junior Hockey League has mandated the use of neck guards across its nine leagues. That includes the Central Canada Hockey League, which is home to local teams the Smiths Falls Bears and C...
Nov 13, 2023
Local athletes recognized by Mayor in Carleton Place after impressive medal haul
To say that Isabel Lowry, Abbie Haines, and Dyllan Redwood-Wheeler did well at a canoe and kayak event for Olympic hopefuls would be an understatement. That's Mayor Toby Randell congratulating the tri...
Nov 13, 2023 Photo: Carleton Place Tourism/Chamber of Commerce
OPP bring back Lock It Or Lose It campaign
With an uptick of vehicles being broken into, you're being encouraged to Lock It or Lose It. OPP Constable David Yome told us more about their campaign. Leaving your vehicle unlocked is an invitation ...
Nov 13, 2023
Carleton Place, Perth and Smiths Falls hospitals among those participating in online group fundraising lottery
Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation and Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital Foundation are among more than 20 hospital foundations participating in a new online fundraising ...
Nov 13, 2023 Becky Snyder / CC
In Focus - Retired Warrant Officer Leonard Packer
In honor of our veterans, we welcome retired Warrant Officer Leonard Packer Canadian Decoration. Len served in the Canadian Air Force as a Combat Engineer for 37 years. He's a member of the Royal Cana...
Nov 10, 2023
