Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
This is no trick: Lanark County OPP seeking pumpkin thieves, vandals at Beckwith Public School
It's no trick and it's certainly far from a treat. Lanark County OPP are seeking those responsible for a theft which took place at Beckwith Public School. Sometime between September 29th and October 2...
Oct 16, 2023
New Guidance available for Family Doctors to Screen and Diagnose Alcohol Use Disorder
If you know someone who struggles with alcohol addiction, there could be some much-needed help on the way. Guidance is now available for Canadian family doctors to help screen and diagnose high-risk d...
Oct 16, 2023
Reminder to remove decorations from the ground at Hillcrest Cemetery in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls is reminding residents who have a loved one at Hillcrest Cemetery, that the annual clean-up is right around the corner. The town says in order to prevent damage, all artificial decoration...
Oct 16, 2023
Former Smiths Falls Councilor, Community Builder Joseph Gallipeau Passes Away
Smiths Falls is mourning the loss of a former councilor and community builder. Joseph Gallipeau passed away last week surrounded by family. Mayor Shawn Pankow, Town Council and Staff are offering thei...
Oct 16, 2023
In Focus - Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee
Barb Purdy, Deputy Chair of Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee invites us to 'Waste Not', an enlightening presentation on waste reduction and composting in your home, business and communi...
Oct 13, 2023
Junior Hockey Talk October 12th - CCHL update
On this week's Junior Hockey Talk, Grant Deme and Terry Shea catch up with Head Coach and GM Pat Malloy of the Smiths Falls Bears. We ask him about his team's 10-0 start, how it feels to be ranked by ...
Oct 13, 2023
Smiths Falls council backs watershed programs province has deemed "non-mandatory"
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is making the rounds to its 18 encompassing municipalities to gather signed agreements with each to continue to provide its Category 3 programs and services, a...
Oct 13, 2023
Thank you! Annual Lake 88 Radiothon for Local Healthcare raises $122,475
The Annual Lake 88 Radiothon for local health care has raised $122,475 for local hospitals and community health care centres. And we can't thank you enough. Lake 88 Radiothon Founder Brian Perkin said...
Oct 13, 2023
Grant Can Cook Week 4: Stuffed Peppers
This week, I made stuffed peppers. I didn't get off to a hot start. The three pack of peppers I picked up at the grocery store included a moldy pepper I had to throw out. I could've sworn it looked fi...
Oct 13, 2023 Grant's gross-looking stuffed peppers tasted pretty good but they weren't remotely worth the effort it took to make.
Mother of missing Smiths Falls man calls for action
Over one year has passed since Smiths Falls man Lawrence Bertrim went missing. His mother Linda Young appealed to the public in a video message published by the Ontario Provincial Police. Bertrim was ...
Oct 13, 2023
