Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Salvation Army store in Renfrew has closed its doors
The Renfrew Salvation Army store is closed, effectively immediately. A notice was posted to the organizations facebook page last night and gives no reason for the closure. The notice goes on to say th...
Sep 19, 2019
Renfrew native wins Great Lakes Tour Golf Championship
Renfrew native Cooper Brown has taken home the crown from the Great Lakes Tour Golf Championship in Milton. Brown, who now resides in Peterborough, won the title earlier this week by making birdies on...
Sep 18, 2019
Calling all entrepreneurs - Starter Company PLUS Program now taking applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Starter Company PLUS Program through Enterprise Renfrew County. One of the organizers of the program Colleen Sadler says it's a program for anyone who has a...
Sep 18, 2019
Turkey Drop filming to wrap up today
You may have seen the large banner over John Street North near the Madawaska intersection promoting the Turkey Trot marathon, a prop for the Muse Entertainment movie production being filmed in Arnprio...
Sep 18, 2019
Woman seriously injured in crash at Griffith
A crash yesterday in Griffith has left one person in hospital. According to police, two vehicles collided at the intersection of Highway 41 and Matawatchan Road around 11am. A woman suffered serious i...
Sep 18, 2019
Laurentian Valley flooding resolution calls for independent review on dam and reservoirs
Laurentian Valley council is looking to get some answers about flooding. On Tuesday night, an extensive resolution was passed requesting the provincial and federal governments conduct a truly independ...
Sep 18, 2019
Long term forecast predicts colder than normal winter for Eastern Ontario
Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. The Weather Network predicts it's going to be a cold winter. The Network has released its fall forecast and the preliminary forecast for winter, and the outlook ...
Sep 18, 2019
Major road work planned in Renfrew next year
The county will be partnering with the Town of Renfrew to complete road work along Raglan Street and Burnstown Road (County Road 52). The work will include laying the entire road surface from curb to ...
Sep 18, 2019
Police in Pontiac stumble onto impaired driver after cruiser almost struck
It was only quick thinking that saved the day early Saturday morning in the Pontiac. Surete du Quebec officers say they had to take evasive action to avoid being hit by a vehicle that had entered High...
Sep 17, 2019
Group protests cuts to education
Some Renfrew County residents have spoken out loudly about government funding cuts. On Friday, upwards of 80 people showed up at a rally to protest cuts to education, legal-aid and other crucial servi...
Sep 17, 2019
