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Ogie Ogilthorpe from Slapshot movie stops in the Valley this weekend
The man who inspired Ogie Ogilthorpe from the 1977 movie Slap Shot will be stopping in the Ottawa Valley this weekend. Bill "Goldie" Goldthorpe is a retired professional hockey player and been called ...
Dec 13, 2019
Shawville Hospital's Obstetric unit to be closed until January 3rd
If you thought shutting down the Obstetrics Unit at Pontiac Hospital was an inconvenience before, you're going to be a lot more put off with the news that obstetric services for moms about to give bir...
Dec 13, 2019
Winter weather is coming to the Valley this weekend
It looks like some messy weather is coming our way tonight (Friday). Environment Canada is calling for risk of freezing rain in the Renfrew, Arnprior and Calabogie area. An approaching east coast stor...
Dec 13, 2019
Scotiabank in Beachburg closing doors in 2020
There will be no more bank in Beachburg next year. Representatives from Scotiabank head office say after careful consideration they have made the difficult decision to relocate services from Beachburg...
Dec 13, 2019
Single parent families being recruited for Project 360 Pilot Project
The 360 Pilot project aims to turn things around. It's operated by the Child Poverty Action Network of Renfrew County, and Executive Director Lyn Smith they're seeking participants for the final year ...
Dec 13, 2019
Last weekend of operation for the Quyon Ferry
It's getting colder now and the river is starting to freeze, so the Quyon Ferry is getting ready to wrap up another season on the water. The ferry operators say their last run for the season will be o...
Dec 13, 2019
Dave Shields recognized for 25-years as trustee for local school board
The Renfrew County District School Board has recognized trustee Dave Shields for 25-years of service. At the final board meeting of the year on December 3rd, Shields was commended for his work on vari...
Dec 13, 2019
Campbell's Bay fire leaves family of four homeless, prompts boil water advisory
One family is without a home following a fire in Campbell's Bay just before 12:30 am Wednesday. myFM News spoke with Campbell's Bay Fire Chief Kevin Kluke, who tells us the fire in the three unit apar...
Dec 12, 2019
Valley Transportation supports 7-year-old Peter with donation to Children's Wish Foundation
Bus drivers in Renfrew County have made a significant donation to the Children's Wish Foundation. Every year around the holidays, Valley Transportation helps a family make memories that will last fore...
Dec 12, 2019
Arnprior begins 2020 Budget process
The Town of Arnprior formally kicked off its Budget process for 2020 with a public meeting in Council Chambers last night (December 11th). Representatives from the Physician Recruitment Committee, Sen...
Dec 12, 2019
