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Council Highlights for August 2nd, 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. Awarding Capital Project Tenders At the August 2nd, 2023 Special...

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Blue Box Program Changes

Transition to an enhanced blue box program is coming to Arnprior on July 29, 2023, which will deliver a convenient, consistent, and effective recycling system that will improve recycling rates.

This transition is managed by Circular Materials – the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for-profit organization committed to building efficient and effective recycling systems in Ontario.

No changes for residents – you will still be able to recycle the same materials, and your...

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Be Bear Wise: Maintain Good Outdoor Safety Practices

Multiple bear sightings have been reported to the Town over the last few weeks. In these instances, officials with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been notified; however, the Town would like to remind local residents that if you see a bear, you should directly contact the appropriate authorities right away based on the severity of the encounter.

Stop. Do not panic. Remain calm.

Call...

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Town of Arnprior Fire Ban Lifted

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has lifted the Restricted Fire Zone for our sector. As a result of this, Fire Officials of the Town of Arnprior are lifting the current municipal wide fire ban.

The temporary suspension of all issued Burn Permits for 2023 has been removed and all applications currently filed with the Town will be processed and administered by Friday July 14th, 2023.

Just a reminder that permits are required for all outdoor open-air burning regulated under Bylaw #...

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Council Highlights - July 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.

Presentations

Council received a presentation from Eric Burton of...

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