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News Article Clarification Regarding Site Plan Application

The Town would like to address the article published by the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide dated September 23rd, 2021 entitled “Council rejects proposed Arnprior school citing safety concerns”.  At the Council meeting of September 13th, Council considered a request from the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-est (CECCE) to amend the previously approved Site Plan for a new elementary and future secondary school at 240 Baskin Drive.  The School Board had received approval in August of 2017 for...

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Darrel O’Shaughnessy Receives Ontario Senior Achievement Award

On behalf of Council and staff of the Town of Arnprior, I would like to congratulate Darrel O’Shaughnessy on being a recipient of the Ontario Senior Achievement Award. The Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through voluntary or professional activities after the age of 65.

Darrel certainly is an outstanding member of our senior community through his many voluntary positions. He is the Chair of the Greater Arnprior...

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Robert Simpson Park Washrooms Closed

Due to ongoing vandalism at the public washrooms at Robert Simpson Park, these amenities will be closed for the season effective immediately. The splash pad with remain open while temperatures remain favourable.

If you have any information about the vandalism at Robert Simpson Park please contact us. 

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Proclamation - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation;

And Whereas the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action;

And Whereas all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in...

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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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