Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Drivers from across province competed in Laurentian Valley at Safety Truck 'Roadeo'
The Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo in Laurentian Valley was a huge success. The annual event showcases the best municipal drivers by promoting safety, co...
Sep 12, 2019
Stewart Street Tim Hortons gutted for renovations
The Tim Hortons on Stewart Street in Renfrew is gutted. The local franchise is getting an overhaul but the store is still open for business. Regional Manager, Richard Dean, says they have a tight time...
Sep 12, 2019
New map breaks down local education funding cuts
The Canadian Centre for policy alternatives has broken down the funding cuts for education imposed by the provincial government. Their figures show that only four of the 72 school boards in Ontario wi...
Sep 12, 2019
Earlier start time this year for Terry Fox Run in Renfrew
It's their second year as the organizers of the Renfrew Terry Fox Run. Dan Donohue and Patti LeClaire don't intend to stray far from the format perfected by former organizers Sheena Pilgrim and Tanya ...
Sep 12, 2019
Arnprior waives $219 000 Grove redevelopment security deposit
Town of Arnprior Council gave the expansion of the Grove Nursing Home on Ida Street a helping hand at its regular council meeting Monday. Councillors agreed with a staff recommendation to waive the ca...
Sep 12, 2019
New local Festival to raise awareness and funds for youth suffering with anxiety
A local mother is taking her greatest grief and turning it into hope for youth struggling with anxiety brought on by excessive bullying. Hannah was 14 when she died and her mother, Tasha Cowell, says ...
Sep 12, 2019
OPP hosting a criminal record check day for minor sports volunteers
With minor hockey season on the horizon, the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP are hosting a criminal record check day. Stop by the detachment in Pembroke on September 21st between the hours of 8am and 12 noon ...
Sep 12, 2019
Youth turn out to remember victims of 9/11
Where were you when you first heard of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York City 18 years ago? Many of us were at work, at home or in our classrooms when the news broke. More than 3000 people wer...
Sep 11, 2019
Parking to be affected during filming of movie
There's plenty of buzz about the film crew dropping in to downtown Arnprior to shoot the movie, Turkey Drop. The Muse Entertainment Production will be shooting in Town September 16th, 17th and 18th. T...
Sep 11, 2019
Renfrew Fire Department marks the 18th anniversary of 9/11
Fire Chief Kevin Welsh and the Renfrew Fire Department will take time this morning to remember and honour the victims of September 11, 2001. It's a morning that we all remember far too well, when terr...
Sep 11, 2019
