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Flood Warning - May 2, 2025

Flood Warning - Pembroke District
Ottawa River

Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:00 pm - The Ministry of Natural Resources – Pembroke District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning is in effect for areas along the Ottawa River until Friday, May 02, 2025 (if not updated/replaced).

Recent rainfall combined with warmer temperatures has melted most of the remaining snow locally. Remnants of the snowpack through the northern portion of the Ottawa river watershed are expected to continue to melt...

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Council Highlights - April 28, 2025

Stay-up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s meetings in just a few minutes.  Please note these summaries are not an official record of Council meetings. Official minutes are posted online once they are approved during a subsequent meeting. You can also access the meeting recording on the Town’s YouTube channel.

Strong Mayor Information Report

Council received a report from the Chief Administrative Officer outlining the Strong Mayor legislation set to take...

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Town of Arnprior Receives the M.G. Griffiths Cup for 2024

We’re proud to share that Kasia Trautrim, our Aquatic and Facility Services Supervisor, accepted the M.G. Griffiths Cup for 2024 on behalf of the Town of Arnprior at the Lifesaving Society’s Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet this April!

This prestigious award is presented to the largest municipal lifesaving program in Ontario for communities under 10,000 – and we brought it home!

The Lifesaving Society honors communities that go above and beyond in delivering lifesaving training,...

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Recreation Newsletter - May 2025

The warm weather is upon us and the summer is right around the corner. Check out what’s in store for you.

Dates to Circle on your Calendar

• May 2-3: Arnprior Community Choir presents Stories in Song
• May 3: The Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Men’s Shed Spring Craft Sale!
• May 7: The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
• May 8: McHappy Day
• May 8 RCDSB Youth Entrepreneur Market
• May 9: Youth Club Glow in the Dark Mini Putt
• May 23: Junior and Youth Night
• May 27: Craft Program
• May 30: Youth Night

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Trail Closure Update - Gillies Trail - April 30, 2025

The Town of Arnprior has expanded the closed section of Gillies Trail (Waterfront Trail) due to overland flooding and to ensure public safety (red areas of map). The trail is now closed from Albert Street through to Robert Simpson Park. We ask the public to refrain from entering these areas and ask that you exercise caution near any waterways in the coming days, especially at Robert Simpson Park, Bell Park and McLean Beach.

Gillies Trail remains open from Madawaska Street to Albert Street (green...

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