Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY: Newcomers to Renfrew! The Local Immigration Partnership of Lanark and Renfrew Counties and ServiceCanada are partnering to...
Dec 13, 2024
One killed in Thursday night Highway 417 crash west of Arnprior
Police have confirmed that one person has been killed in a single-vehicle crash west of Arnprior Thursday night that closed Highway 417 for several hours. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Renf...
Dec 12, 2024 The view approaching Campbell Drive as motorists exit the eastbound 417 Thursday evening. (OPP photo)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Step back in time for the Kintail Country Christmas, a historic holiday celebration in Almonte
One of the Ottawa Valley's deepest connections to its heritage is ready to take you back in time for an old-fashioned holiday celebration. The Mill of Kintail Museum in Almonte expects to welcome visi...
Dec 12, 2024 Photo Credit: Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
Serious accident shuts down Highway 417 eastbound at Campbell Drive
The OPP has closed Highway 417 eastbound at Campbell Drive following a serious accident. The highway will remain closed for an extended period, and drivers are urged to avoid the area. Traffic is bein...
Dec 12, 2024
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan set to swear in new council member
The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan will host a special swearing in ceremony for a new council member on Friday, Dec. 13 PJ Leroux was chosen in a by-election to replace Coun. Cathy Bernard, who resigned. ...
Dec 12, 2024 (AOPFN screenshot)
All aboard! Friends of Renfrew Caboose pay off renovation costs ahead of schedule
The campaign to freshen up Renfrew's historic caboose has come into the station well ahead of schedule. Town Treasurer Charlene Jackson gave councillors a heads-up at their meeting on Tuesday, Decembe...
Dec 12, 2024 Photo Credit: Dave Lemkay
'Extremely icy!' Police advise caution on Highway 17 between Arnprior and Renfrew
Ontario Provincial Police are advising the public to be cautious on Highway 17 between Arnprior and Renfrew because of icy conditions this morning (Dec. 12). "HWY 17 between Arnprior and Renfrew is ex...
Dec 12, 2024
Ford: Ontario, Canada won't lay down in light of tariff threats
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Ontario and Canada are not going to just lay down when threats of tariffs are on the horizon. Following a meeting with the country's Premiers - Ford said they are willin...
Dec 12, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Thursday, Dec. 12 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the...
Dec 12, 2024
Renfrew County completes major 2024 construction projects
The County of Renfrew Department of Public Works and Engineering has announced that all planned construction projects for the 2024 season have been successfully completed. This marks the end of a prod...
Dec 12, 2024
