Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Perth celebrates successful construction season finale - You're being thanked for putting up with it
The Town of Perth is thrilled to mark the conclusion of a bustling construction season with heartfelt gratitude for its residents and dedicated staff. Several projects have transformed our town over t...
Oct 24, 2023
Carleton Place seeks community heroes: Nominate your choice for 2023 citizen of the year
Carleton Place is now accepting nominations for their 2023 Citizen of the Year. If you know any exceptional volunteers in Carleton Place you can nominate them for the recognition. The completed docume...
Oct 24, 2023
In Focus: Social prescribing and more from Rideau Community Health Services
Rideau Community Health Services Manager of Health Promotion, Sam Davidson joins us talk about what her team has been up to, including getting the new social prescribing program up and running.
Oct 24, 2023
8 tips from Lake 88: Get your property ready for the cooler months in Lanark and Leeds
Winter is on the horizon in Lanark and Leeds County, with some forecasts calling for snow as early as next week. That means if you haven't already, it's time to get your gardens and grounds ready for ...
Oct 24, 2023
Lanark County council approves Climate Action Plan, one councillor feels it doesn't go far enough
Lanark County Councillor Rob Rainer doesn't think their Climate Action Plan goes far enough. In the recent Public Works committee meeting, Rainer explained his reservations with the community emission...
Oct 23, 2023
Smiths Falls Ford: Help Us Fill a Van with Snowsuits for Local Kids!
Smiths Falls Ford continues to give back to the community. This time it's through a snowsuit and winter clothing drive for kids in need in the town. After a successful back to school backpack drive, G...
Oct 23, 2023
Smiths Falls council moving forward with Centre Street revitalization
Smiths Falls has reached a service agreement to create a Centre Street Revitalization Master Plan for $50,565. GSP Group will craft the plan and outline what the future may hold for what the town feel...
Oct 23, 2023
Carleton Place discussing Parkland changes
Changes to parkland dedication for new housing developments was on the table at the latest Carleton Place council committee meeting. The Provincial Planning Act requires municipalities to accept 1 hec...
Oct 23, 2023
Businesses owners recognized at Perth and District Chamber of Commerce Gala
The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala went off without a hitch. The Thursday night's theme at Codes Mill was the Northern Lights, to celebrate the stars of local business. Aw...
Oct 23, 2023
Three people sought following "significant theft" in Mississippi Mills
Lanark County OPP need your help to identify three people involved in what they call a significant theft. Police say it occurred on October 12th at a retail business in Mississippi Mills. If you can i...
Oct 23, 2023
