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Proof of Vaccination Required for Nick Smith Centre Users Beginning September 22nd

Beginning September 22, 2021, the Provincial Government will require users of the Nick Smith Centre to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination (vaccine receipt) along with identification to access the Nick Smith Centre. The Public Interaction Guidelines for the Nick Smith Centre are posted on the Town of Arnprior’s website.

As both a recreational facility and meeting and event space, the Nick Smith Centre is included in the list of businesses and...

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Robert Simpson Park Update

The washrooms and splash pad at Robert Simpson Park will be open from 8 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am - 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. The Public is reminded that the beach is only guarded from June through August and the buoy lines are now removed from the river. Life rings are located on the lifeguard chair and affixed to the ‘No Swimming’ sign at the point where the rivers meet. Staff remind beach goers to exercise extreme caution when swimming and to never swim alone or at night, remain...

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Traffic, Parking and Beach Changes at Robert Simpson Park

Effective Friday, September 3, 2021, vehicle access to the lower beach level of Robert Simpson Park will re-open. Drivers are reminded that access includes a steep hill with a blind corner and are asked to be mindful of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Parking at the beach level provides two (2) accessible parking spots and four (4) standard parking spots. Be aware that of the “No Parking / Tow Away Zone” as indicated by signage along the base of the hill, along the hill or along any part of...

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The Arnprior Rotary Club Donates Two Bicycle Repair Stations

The Town would like to thank the Arnprior Rotary Club for their generous donation of two Cyclohalt Deluxe Bicycle Repair Stations which have been installed along two trails in the Town of Arnprior.  Residents will find one located along the Algonquin Trail near the Daniel Street intersection and the second is located at the entrance to the Gillies Trail near the Arnprior Public Library.

Through their work in establishing the Town’s Millennium Trails in 2000, including the Gillies Trail, the...

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