Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Downtown Arnprior business owners upset over parking charge
Some downtown Arnprior business owners are upset with the town after receiving bills in the mail for what is called the Special Area Parking Charge. Greg Palubiskie, who recently bought Jim's Restaura...
Sep 05, 2019
Renfrew County District Health Unit moving in 2020
The health unit is leaving the county administration building in Pembroke. The Renfrew County District Health Unit has served notice and plans to terminate its current lease on July 1st, 2020. Some co...
Sep 05, 2019
Petawawa Helicopter squadron ready to assist with Hurricane relief efforts
The Canadian military is ready to assist with relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Dorian. Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Member of Parliament, Cheryl Gallant, says thanks to previous strategic inv...
Sep 05, 2019
Suspects wanted following B&E on Calabogie Road
Police in Renfrew are investigating a break and enter that took place on Calabogie Road. The OPP says they responded to a call for service on Friday August 30th to a residence in Greater Madawaska Tow...
Sep 05, 2019
Drug charges laid against Renfrew man
A 27 year old Renfrew man is facing drug charges after police pulled over a vehicle over the long weekend. OPP say they were conducting traffic enforcement in Renfrew when they stopped and searched a ...
Sep 05, 2019
Arnprior comedian reaches finals of Sirius XM Top Comic
An Arnprior native is one step closer in his quest to become Canada's Top Comic. Nigel Grinstead has made it into the top ten of the Sirius XM Top Comic competition following nationwide voting last mo...
Sep 04, 2019
County withdraws bid to host International Plowing Match in 2021
The International Plowing Match will not be coming to Renfrew in 2021. The location where most of the campers would have been staying didn't have the proper drainage, according to Renfrew Reeve Peter ...
Sep 04, 2019
Annual bottle drive underway at the Renfrew Beer store
It's an annual event that coincides with the Renfrew Fair. The Renfrew Beer Store is one of 75 locations collecting empties for the Roger Neilson House, a palliative and respite care program for child...
Sep 04, 2019
RVH Catch the Ace expected to hit over $150 000 this week
The community support is over whelming and the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation's Catch the Ace raffle has exceeded organizers expectations. Patti Dillabough says the numbers continue to grow week...
Sep 04, 2019
Renfrew Fair has been drawing crowds since 1853
Known as the greatest fair in the Ottawa Valley since 1853, the popular event in Renfrew gets things revving Wednesday night with the demolition derby, a huge draw for the local fair. It's a great kic...
Sep 03, 2019
