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Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week (October 6th to 12th, 2024)

Whereas the Town of Arnprior is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Arnprior; and

Whereas fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and

Whereas residents should identify places in their home where fires can start and eliminate those hazards; and

Whereas residents should install working smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area...

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Statement from Mayor McGee: Galilee Lands Potential Development

I am writing this to provide clarity on an issue that has gathered increasing attention in recent days. Namely, the recent sale and speculation regarding some of the lands surrounding the Galilee Centre at 398 John Street in Arnprior.  

The Galilee Centre lands are zoned a combination of Future Development (most of the site) and an area along the Ottawa River shoreline as Environmental Protection. As such, an amendment to the zoning by-law would be required prior to any development of the lands....

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Back to School Safety

Safety in School Zones

Traffic congestion at school zones is a safety concern for all due to queuing up of vehicles and poor visibility ahead, especially with no school bus transportation for the start of the school year. It inconveniences parents, students, school authorities, school bus drivers, police, and the residential neighborhood.

The Town of Arnprior would like to ask students and parents to consider “walking a block” and park just a five or ten-minute walk away from the school.  It will...

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Recreation Newsletter - September 2024

The kids go back to school which means we have a whole new season of aquatics, youth, and sport programs.

Dates to Circle on your Calendar

• September 1 – Summer’s End Showcase
• September 1, 8, 15, 21, 28 – Sunday Market
• September 4 – The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
• September 5 – Grief Support Group – Arnprior Library
• September 7 – Arnprior Day at the REDBLACKS
• September 8 – Cruise Night Grand Finale
• September 8 – CAMMAC Ottawa Valley Choral Concert
• September 12-15 - PoutineFeast
• September 13 –...

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Proclamation for Terry Fox Day (September 15th, 2024)

Whereas the Terry Fox Run is inspired by a dream as big as our country, which began in 1980 with Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. The run is now entirely volunteer driven, and grounded in traditions with events held annually around the world to foster research in the fight against cancer; and

Whereas it has become a tradition in Canada to gather friends and family to participate in a volunteer fundraiser to raise public awareness and financial support for cancer research; and

Whereas we...

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