Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
If you're headed to the pumps today, read this first. Fuel prices haven't fluctuated much since yesterday. Prices in Pembroke are coming in lower than in Renfrew and Arnprior. We've compiled a list of...
Jun 18, 2024
Renfrew's wrestling club looking to pin down a huge opportunity coming next year
The Town of Renfrew and the club overseeing amateur wrestling across Renfrew County are forming a tag team in the quest for a massive opportunity. Renfrew Town Council is putting their endorsement beh...
Jun 18, 2024 Photo Credit: Shohannah Smith, facebook.
'The 48': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good Morning! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town in the next 48 hours. The Renfrew Public Library and the Renfrew and Area Connection Centre team up for Community Activity Days, ...
Jun 18, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Ottawa Valley's newest outdoor market opens this Thursday in Renfrew
This Thursday marks an exciting day in the Town of Renfrew - an outdoor market is returning to the area. The Town and Country Market will run Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. at the Renfrew Fairgrounds. Organi...
Jun 17, 2024 Tammy Huckabone-Welten, left, and Trish Turner are the co-creators of the Town and Country Market, which will open this Thursday evening at the Renfrew Fairgrounds. (Sherry Haaima photo)
'Dangerously hot': Renfrew County health unit tips to prevent heat illness
With the news that Environment Canada has issued a prolonged heat event for Renfrew County and District, beginning today, the public is at risk for heat-related illness. "Dangerously hot humid conditi...
Jun 17, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation announces grant winners and organization name change
The Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation held their annual general meeting recently and handed out thousands of dollars in grant money. The Foundation delivers annual grants to charitable o...
Jun 17, 2024
What to do when you're feeling overwhelmed by the heat in Renfrew
Renfrew residents looking to escape this week's hot and humid weather have a few options starting today. Environment Canada has put the entire Ottawa Valley under a heat warning, with daytime highs ex...
Jun 17, 2024
Teens injured in Saturday night ATV crash on Chenaux Road
It's an incident that seemingly could have turned out much worse. On Saturday, June 15, around 7:45 p.m., Renfrew Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an ATV collision on Chenaux Road. "...
Jun 17, 2024
Local Health Coalitions Have Growing Input Into Provincial Movement
The Renfrew County Health Coalition is pleased with response to last Thursday's (the June 13th) Health Care Hearing held at the Almonte Civitan Hall. Chapter President Leona Haley says there were many...
Jun 17, 2024
Keep safety atop of mind when out enjoying the water
Boating season has arrived and with that, comes the annual reminder from the OPP. As Sergeant Bill Dickson says, be safe, no matter how you're getting along on the water. Dickson adds the Transport Ca...
Jun 17, 2024
