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Packers players to mentor young hockey players during Puck Program
The 2020 Packers Puck Program officially kicks off today in McNab-Braeside. In partnership with the Arnprior Junior B Packers, the program offers hockey drills on the outdoor rink at the John A Gillie...
Jan 28, 2020
Laurentian Valley looking to keep levy increase under 5% for 2020
The Township of Laurentian Valley is still crunching the numbers for the 2020 budget. At a special council meeting held on January 14th, the operating budget was reviewed. Treasurer Charlene Jackson s...
Jan 28, 2020
Budget and public health care were top of mind for local Reeve at ROMA
The 2020 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference is in the books. Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon attended and was pleased to say the Ford government is producing a status quo budget with no su...
Jan 28, 2020
Two days of strikes at local schools next week
Local schools will be hit with two days of education strikes next week. The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has announced strikes that will impact students at the Renfrew County Distr...
Jan 27, 2020
Kirby trials set for June and September
William, a.k.a Bill Kirby has two trials coming up this year. Kirby was not present in court today as his lawyer appeared on his behalf to set trial dates. Last week, the judge ruled there will be two...
Jan 27, 2020
ETFO steps up rotating strikes, Renfrew County schools to be targeted twice next week
Local elementary teachers will hit the picket line twice next week. The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario has announced the latest round of rotating one day strikes that will happen if central...
Jan 27, 2020
Speed, trail conditions a safety risk for all snowmobilers: OPP
There have been at least three deaths involving snowmobilers in Ontario this season. In each case, police say excessive speed was a major factor. Constable Matt Elliot is an OPP off-roading and marine...
Jan 27, 2020
Buried fire hydrants can spell disaster
The Arnprior Fire Department reminds residents that a clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home - or even your life. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself,...
Jan 27, 2020
2020 Coldest Night of the Year aims to help those who need it most
Saturday, February 22nd is this year's Coldest Night of the Year. The family-friendly fundraising walk raises money for the homeless, hungry and vulnerable people who need help in the community. The e...
Jan 27, 2020
Provincial funding allows seven local municipalities to study shared services
The LEG, or Local Efficiency Group, has received a provincial grant to hire a consultant to look at shared services from a new perspective, in terms of what things can a municipality do on its own to ...
Jan 27, 2020
