Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Extreme heat warning issued for Renfrew County
An extreme heat warning has been issued for Renfrew County. Health officials say extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat related illness. However, the risk is greatest for older adults, infant...
Jul 04, 2019
Resident delegation persuades Township Council not to gravel their road
Olmstead-Jeffrey Lake Road residents packed Whitewater Region Township Council chambers Wednesday in support of presenters Bill Reid and Peter Poff. The pair expressed a number of concerns over a muni...
Jul 04, 2019
Changes to sidewalk maintenance sees 13 Arnprior streets declared "non-priority"
In a bid to save money, the town of Arnprior is reducing the amount of sidewalk snow removal done in the winter. Council has removed 13 streets from the list of what it calls "priority routes". Priori...
Jul 04, 2019
Car strikes several others in parking lot
A restaurant in west end Pembroke was quite the scene yesterday as several parked vehicles were struck when an 87-year-old driver suffered a medical issue. The woman was in the parking lot when she co...
Jul 04, 2019
Meeting in Campbell's Bay to discuss rules around flood zones
The major flooding this spring that flooded thousands of homes and forced the evacuations of tens of thousands of people will be the topic of conversation at a public meeting in Campbell's Bay today. ...
Jul 04, 2019
Campfires exempt from burn bans issued in Bonnechere Valley, Greater Madawaska
A few municipalities in Renfrew County have put burn bans in place. On Wednesday afternoon, the Township of Bonnechere Valley and Greater Madawaska both issued level one burn bans. The level one burn ...
Jul 04, 2019
Killaloe OPP hand out over 100 tickets on long weekend
Officers in Killaloe handed out just under 100 tickets over the course of the Canada Day long weekend. The focus of the long weekend safety blitz was on aggressive driving. Between June 28th and July ...
Jul 04, 2019
More than 2000 homes in the dark this morning
Roughly 2200 hundred homes are in the dark this morning following a power outage that spans from the edge of Arnprior to White Lake. According to Hydro One, crews are on site repairing equipment and t...
Jul 04, 2019
Special Weather Statement issued for Renfrew County
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Renfrew County as hot and humid weather is expected over the next few days. The weather statement covers Barry's Bay, Killaloe, Petawawa, ...
Jul 03, 2019
Update from Whitewater Region on garbage and recycling collection
Whitewater Region Township is making new arrangements for its curbside garbage collection and recycling services. Miller Waste Management Systems will begin curbside pickups starting the week of July ...
Jul 03, 2019
