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Petawawa troops on the move on Highway 17 as exercise wraps up
Expect to see military vehicles on the Highway this afternoon as Exercise Mercury Bear comes to an end. Around 175 members from 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signal Squadron wil...
Nov 08, 2019
Big buzz about this weekend's Butter Tart Festival a sweet surprise
The first ever Ottawa Valley Butter Tart Festival is coming to the Petawawa Civic Centre on Saturday. There will be prizes for the top three tarts, chosen by spectators. The festival was created by th...
Nov 08, 2019
Whitewater Region supporting neighbouring towns
It's a case of neighbours helping neighbours in Renfrew County. Whitewater Region will be sending a letter of support for Pembroke's bid to secure funding for a new Aquatic Fitness and Community Centr...
Nov 08, 2019
KatieBears Bowlathon returns for 8th year
Grab your bowling shoes, collect some pledges and help KatieBears continue to do their good work. The 8th annual KatieBear bowlathon is Sunday, November 17th and organizer Lynda Fraser is looking forw...
Nov 08, 2019
Admaston-Bromley wants to upgrade its outdoor rinks
The Township of Admaston-Bromley doesn't want to miss out on Recreation-Culture Infrastructure dollars being offered by senior government. At Thursday's municipal meeting, elected representatives supp...
Nov 08, 2019
Sex assault charges laid against Petawawa soldier
A member of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment is facing four criminal code charges including Sexual Assault and Assault, in connection with an incident involving a civilian, which is alleged to...
Nov 08, 2019
Liquid cremation to become a funeral option offered in Arnprior
A new funeral option is coming to Arnprior. Pilon Family Funeral Home will be offering Alkaline Hydrolysis in addition to traditional embalming and cremation services. The home's Director, Andre Pilon...
Nov 08, 2019
Petawawa soldiers to be deployed overseas, new base commander coming in 2020
Some big announcements were made at the Garrison Petawawa Leadership Team's annual business luncheon. The event took place Thursday in the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron building on base. Over 200 p...
Nov 08, 2019
Tim Hortons to be added to 417 West Rest-Stop in Cobden
Cobden is getting a Tim Horton's. Big renovations are planned along the highway at the Shell gas station and 17 West Rest-Stop. Whitewater Region land use planner and economic development officer, Iva...
Nov 07, 2019
Increase in poppy sales in Renfrew this year
Remembrance day is nearing and poppy sales continue. You can find boxes of the simple red flower in almost every store in town. According to Bruce Ferguson with the Royal Canadian Legion in Renfrew, t...
Nov 07, 2019
