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Council Highlights - October 10th, 2023

Stay-up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s Council Highlights! These informal recaps help residents catch up with Council 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.

2023 Santa Claus Parade

Glenn Arthur, President of this year’s...

Proclamation for Small Business Week (October 15th to 21st, 2023)

Whereas Small Business Week has been recognized across Canada since 1981 as an opportunity to celebrate the small business owners who provide essential services, local jobs, and an invaluable touchpoint in our communities; and

Whereas the Business Development Bank of Canada organizes Small Business Week to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs; and

Whereas this year’s theme is “Let’s talk solutions for today’s business challenges” to recognize the immense challenges and exciting opportunities that...

Proclamation for Waste Reduction Week (October 16th to 22nd, 2023)

Whereas the week of October 16th to 22nd, 2023 is recognized as Waste Reduction Week by municipalities, environmental groups and industry across Canada; and

Whereas Waste Reduction Week is a national environmental campaign that builds awareness around the issues of sustainability and responsible consumption, encourages choice for more environmentally responsible products / services, and promotes actions that divert more waste from disposal while conserving our natural resources; and

Whereas as a...

Proclamation for Local Government Week (October 15th to 21st, 2023)

Whereas the municipal level of government performs the functions that significantly impact the day to day life of citizens throughout the world; and

Whereas the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) acknowledge and celebrate the significant role that municipal governments play in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up and...

Town of Arnprior Draft 2024-2027 Strategic Plan Community Survey

Every four years, the newly elected council, with the help of Town staff and the community, prepares a strategic plan that identifies the vision, mission, values, and priorities and initiatives that will guide the Town’s next four years.

In early 2023, Council and senior Town staff began the process by developing a draft Strategic Plan that identifies five key areas of priority:

1. Community Well-being & Culture
2. Corporate Efficiencies & Financial Sustainability
3. Economic Development
4. Environment
5. Growth &...