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County of Renfrew Warden's Golf Tournament raises $5,000 for charity
Rain did not stop a determined group of 120 golfers from hitting the links for the 17th annual Renfrew County Warden's Golf Tournament on June 7. The fundraising tournament, hosted by Renfrew County W...
Jun 25, 2024 The winning team of the 17th annual Warden’s Golf Tournament was the Sweetness Dream Team. Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon, second from right, presented the trophy to, from left, Brad Sweet, former Warden Bob Sweet, Bob Lafleur and Peter Barnes. The team shot a 59 on the day to earn the title. (County of Renfrew photo)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Get ready for SummerDaze 2024!
Prepare for an epic musical experience with 16 live bands performing over two days at the Westmeath SummerDaze festival, produced by Whitewater Rocks. This event will feature a mix of live bands, trib...
Jun 24, 2024
Mother Nature Interrupts U-Pick Process at McGregor's
McGregor's Produce customers can still get strawberries this year, they just won't be picking their own. Deb McGregor says the farm has made a tough decision to cancel their U-Pick Strawberry season a...
Jun 24, 2024 (Photo Credit: McGregor's Produce)
OPP investigating suspected drowning on Muskrat Lake
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP are continuing to investigate a suspected drowning on Muskrat Lake. Police and paramedics were called out just after 4:30 Sunday afternoon after a boater had fallen overboard. ...
Jun 24, 2024
Robbie Dean Centre marks a decade of healing in the Ottawa Valley
The Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre held its Annual General Meeting on June 13, celebrating a decade of impactful service and outlining future goals to meet rising community needs. Chairperson C...
Jun 24, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Have your weekend travels left your gas tank empty? Fuel prices at most stations in Renfrew appear to be among the lowest across the Valley. We've compiled a list of gas prices in Arnprior, Renfrew an...
Jun 24, 2024
Renfrew OPP thrilled with local support for the 2nd 911 Swing for the Cause
Local first responders relished the chance to meet with the community and do some good over the weekend. Acting Sergeant Brianna Roberge was thrilled to see Renfrew/Arnprior OPP's 911 Swing for the Ca...
Jun 24, 2024 Acting OPP Sergeant Brianna Roberge (center) and company stand in front of the Renfrew Golf Club's 18th green after the 911 Swing for The Cause on Friday, June 21st.
'The 48': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good Morning! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town in the next 48 hours. Monday night is Kids Craft Night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John A Gillies Centre, 138 Sarah St. in McNab/Br...
Jun 24, 2024
Ottawa Valley banding together to celebrate the life of Patrick van Lindenberg
The community is preparing to honour the life of a young friend gone too soon. A pair of processions are planned this week to celebrate Patrick van Lindenberg, an Admaston teenager who died suddenly l...
Jun 24, 2024 (Photo Credit: Melanie Smith)
County of Renfrew unveils new legacy fund to keep local sports thriving
Two special weekends in February 2023 will have a lasting impact on local sports organizations for years to come. County of Renfrew staff were recently joined by Melissa Bishop-Nriagu, Ambassador for ...
Jun 24, 2024 On June 10, the County of Renfrew announced details about the Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Games Legacy Fund, which sees $375,000 entrusted to the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation. Taking part in the cheque presentation (from left) were County Councillor Jennifer Murphy, Finance and Administration Committee Chair; Games Organizing Committee members Shannon Fraser, JodyAnne McDonald, Warden Peter Emon (Chair); Kellie Innes, Games Administration Committee; Cindy Burwell, Games Manager; Kim Chenard, Foundation Board member; Simon Brooks, Games volunteer; Matt Bradley, Foundation Board Chair and Amy Ramos Chang; Games Organizing Committee. County of Renfrew photo
