Council Highlights - September 11, 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.

Foodcycler Presentation

Food Cycle Science provided Council with a presentation on their food waste recycling system and a proposed subsidized program for residents to purchase Foodcyclers. Council requested that staff return with a report outlining options for a program before budget deliberations. 

Recreation Fall Programming Presentation

Recreation staff provided Council with a presentation outlining new and returning recreation programming opportunities. Staff highlighted a new JumpStart funded program, the new Youth Club, a program that is designed to remove financial and physical barriers to participating in recreational programs through an affordable membership. Watch for details soon!

Upcoming Events

• September 16 – Movie in the Park (Legion Park)
• September 30 – Arnprior Day at the REDBLACKS
• October 7 – Laser Tag
• October 27 – Halloween Dance
• October 28 – Trunk or Treat
• October 31 – Haunted Hall
• November 10 – Game Night w/ Valley Nostalgia
• Nov. 20 – Dec. 20 – Christmas Lights Contest
• December 23 – DJ Skate Party

New Programming

• Broadway Workout
• Kinderdrama and Young Actors Company
• Skateboarding Lessons with ASA
• Introduction to Meditation
• Introduction to Electronic Music
• Futsal League
• Teen Nights

 Get more information on new programming here.

Home Life & Safety Program – Saved by the Beep!

Council approved a new Public Awareness Campaign to assist in ensuring mandatory smoke alarms are installed and functioning properly.  The public is invited to call or use an online form to book an inspection. If you would like a visit from the Fire Department personnel, at a time convenient to you, its easy to make an appointment here or calling or call 613-623-4231 x.2.

Grants Awarded

Council approved a request from the 2360 Royal Canadian Army Cadets to provide in-kind support through waiving of rental fees for the Nick Smith Centre for (35) dates and for (2) weekends this fall (value $4900.00).

Proclamation for Test Your Smoke Alarm Day (September 28^th, 2023)

Council proclaimed September 28^th, 2023 as Test Your Smoke Alarm Day in the Town of Arnprior. With the campaign slogan “Saved by the Beep”, all Ontarians are encouraged to learn more about smoke alarms, fire safety, and home fire escape planning.

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Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week (Oct 8^th-14^th, 2023)

Council proclaimed October 8^th-14^th, 2023 as Fire Prevention Week in the Town of Arnprior. The 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking.