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Council Highlights for June 12th, 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.

Town Council heard delegations from both the Arnprior...

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Silver Chain Challenge

The Silver Chain Challenge is back! The Silver Chain Challenge is a friendly competition between a growing number of participating communities from across Eastern Ontario, including the County of Renfrew, to inspire and promote more active, safer and healthier communities. From June 1-30, residents of participating municipalities can register and create an account at the https://silverchainchallenge.ca/ then log kilometres – whether walking, biking, running or wheeling on trails and roads around...

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Edey and Galvin Street Road Closures

Beginning Monday, June 12th, Edey Street (Daniel Street to Gary Crescent) and Galvin Street (Daniel Street to Morall Court) will be closed to vehicular traffic. Detours will be in place, and pedestrian access will be maintained during the school year on Edey Street.

This closure is part of the intersection realignment project which will see the traffic signals at Daniel St. and Edey St. relocated, and the roadway realigned to create a 4 way intersection with Edey St, Galvin St, and Daniel St.,...

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Special Air Quality Statement

A special air quality statement has been issued for Renfrew County and District by Environment Canada. Smoke plumes from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in reduced visibility and deteriorating air quality.

Renfrew County and District Health Unit reminds residents that those at greater risk of health related problems when exposed to wildfire smoke include older adults, pregnant people, infants and young children, people who work outdoors, people involved in...

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Overdose Alert for Renfrew County and District

Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service are alerting residents about an increase in overdoses across Renfrew County and District (RCD). Acting Commander, Steve Osipenko reports that “Paramedics in the Pembroke catchment area have noticed and reported a sharp rise in overdose and negative drug related reactions in the last 3 days. We are concerned for the community and its residents.”

Although specific substance(s) related to the overdoses have...

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