Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News

Future of the Renfrew County Legal Clinic still unclear
The Renfrew County Legal Clinic is still in jeopardy of closing if funding cuts continue. Executive Director Amy Scholton says this year they lost about $20,000 in funding and would have lost another ...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 30, 2019

12 year old Eganville girl implores municipal councils to protect libraries
She begins her speech, Pick a card - any card, then extols the virtue of her library card. She perfected her speaking talents in the Legion Public speaking contest, now 12 year-old Jenna Schissons is ...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 30, 2019

Dinner En Blanc 2020 looking for charitable organizations in Renfrew County
Plans are in the works for the second annual Dinner En Blanc event. Organizers of the fundraiser are launching the second edition for 2020 and looking for eligible registered charities to submit lette...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 30, 2019

Psychic Fair in Renfrew Saturday
Is it in your future to attend a Psychic Fair? Find out Saturday September 28th at the RCAF Wing in Renfrew! R C A F Assn 433 Wing is presenting the first annual Renfrew Psychic fair, craft and vendor...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 27, 2019

Proposed new tax gets chilly reception
Plans to implement the MAT tax in the Valley are being wrestled to the ground. The proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax was met with resistance at both Renfrew and Arnprior town councils this week. A ...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 27, 2019

Counterfeit cash found in the Upper Ottawa Valley
A Carlo-Mayo Township resident is facing charges following reports of counterfeit bills in Renfrew County. Killaloe OPP say they received several complaints from local businesses about fake 100 dollar...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 27, 2019

Volunteers needed to plant 100 trees on Sunday
One hundred new trees for Renfrew's Ma-Te-Way Park. Sunday is TD Tree Days and Organizer Susan Richter says they're looking for volunteers to help plant a few saplings. She adds it's part of TD bank's...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 27, 2019

Students gain confidence and learn reading, writing and math skills during summer program
Over 220 students participated in the summer learning or "booster" program offered by the Renfrew County District School Board. Principal Lisa Murphy says this year they offered the program at McKenzi...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 27, 2019

Major funding announcement for Ferguson Lake Road in Greater Madawaska
Ferguson Lake Road needs some serious attention and Greater Madawaska Township simply can't afford the cost to repair it. However, a funding announcement today from the provincial government will go a...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 27, 2019

County demands Borutski Inquest be held here
Renfrew County has gone on record as saying that the Coroner's Inquest into the actions of Basil Borutski that led to the deaths of three Valley women should be held here in the County. The Inquest in...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Sep 27, 2019 Photo (left to right): Anastasia Kuzyk, Nathalie Warmerdam and Carol Culleton
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