Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Mitchell's Your Independent Grocer makes donation to Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
Mitchell's Your Independent Grocer in Carleton Place has raised an impressive $4,000.00 in support of the new Emergency Department at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH). They ...
Oct 05, 2023
Spinal health should be more of a focus for everyone
World Spine Day is October 16th. It's not a commonly known day, but Dr. Warren Hollis from Perth Chiropractic wants to change that. He says spinal health is just as important to maintain as any other ...
Oct 05, 2023 Qasim Zafar
In Focus - Jane Paul from EarlyON and CROW
Jane Paul from Early ON and Crow is back for another chat about early-childhood and parent education.
Oct 05, 2023
In Focus - The Health Unit on the importance of well water testing
Our Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li, and Senior Health Inspector Kim McCann from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, talk to us about the importance of getting our well water ...
Oct 04, 2023
Additional responsibilities for pharmacies a net positive, says local pharmacist
Ontario pharmacies are getting even more responsibilities after the province announced six additional conditions they can treat on Monday. It's a bid to lighten the workload for hospitals and level ou...
Oct 04, 2023
Smiths Falls submits housing affordability recommendations to province, question relevance of report for smaller towns
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is asking local government to weigh in and prioritize their top five recommendations included in the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force report. They...
Oct 04, 2023 Smiths Falls council discussing the recommendations
Drummond/North Elmsley celebrates new Ferguson Falls Community Hall
Ferguson Falls celebrated the opening of the new community hall last month. Featuring live music, food, dancing and much more, the hamlet took in the new space which was built rather quickly. Drummond...
Oct 04, 2023 photo provided
Beckwith Fire Department visiting schools for Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday and runs all of next week (Oct 8-14). Local fire departments will be educating the public on ways to stay fire safe. That includes the Beckwith Township Fire Departm...
Oct 04, 2023
Smiths Falls Police seeking two on warrants
The Smiths Falls Police have issued warrants for a pair of residents. 33-year-old Justin Leonard McFadden is wanted by police for intimidation and assault. The SFPS are also seeking 32-year-old Rachel...
Oct 04, 2023
Nomination deadline Friday for Lanark County Awards of Excellence
The deadline is this Friday for the Lanark County Awards of Excellence. If you know a citizen or business who has made an extraordinary contribution to Lanark County, consider nominating them so other...
Oct 04, 2023
