Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
In Focus - The Table's Community Chef Joey Wright talks new cooking course
The Table's Community Chef, Joey Wright joins us to talk about FoodFit a new cooking course coming to Maberly.
Oct 26, 2023
Smiths Falls council initiate budget process, talk placeholder tax rate increase
Smiths Falls council have direct staff to develop the 2024 draft budget using a cost-of-living factor instead of using proposed rates that are based on the 2016 long-term financial plan. Councillor Ja...
Oct 26, 2023 Myra Baumann, director of corporate services/treasurer, presents Smiths Falls council budget options
Law & Orders owner taking giant pumpkin to Tennessee
A local restaurant owner with locations in Carleton Place is on a trip to Franklin, Tennessee. But he's carrying some pretty large cargo. Jamie Law, the owner of Law & Orders, tells us more. The p...
Oct 26, 2023
Do you know the next Carleton Place Citizen of the Year? Nominate them now
The search for the 2023 Carleton Place Citizen of the Year is underway. You can nominate an exceptional volunteer in the community for the prestigious honour. Nomination forms are available in hard co...
Oct 26, 2023
N'SYNC is back but so is flu season
The flu season is upon us. The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li says we have to be ready. She confirmed the first cases of influenza have been r...
Oct 26, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 51: Ensure OPP conduct a study on improving tactical response timelines
Jury recommendation no 51 in the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Natalie Warmerdam calls for the province to ensure that OPP conduct a study on improving tactical respo...
Oct 26, 2023
Holy sheep! OPP looking for missing livestock
44 sheep have gone missing in Beckwith Township and police need your help in solving their dissapperance. Lanark County OPP say the herd was reported missing Tuesday from the Day Road and County Road ...
Oct 26, 2023 John Fowler / CC
Smiths Falls heritage water treatment plant claim tied up with insurer, council decision on future not imminent
A brief update was provide to Smiths Falls council, the first in months, regarding the heritage water treatment plant. A fire caused significant damage to the site earlier this year and a decision to ...
Oct 25, 2023 File photo of Smiths Falls CAO Malcom Morris
Perth Drag Extravaganza sold out, advocates excited for night ahead
The first ever Perth Drag Extravaganza is already sold out. The night set for Friday, Oct 27th, at Crystal Palace has received a wave of support from the community, excited for what the night should b...
Oct 25, 2023
Weather invites additional risk for deer-related vehicle collisions says OPP
As we get into fall, deer are becoming increasingly active, and their behavior can pose serious risks to motorists OPP Media Relations Officer Jeff Hare shared valuable insights about deer-related col...
Oct 25, 2023
