Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
New myFM Centre Gymnasium poses exciting opportunities for competitive sports in Renfrew
The Town of Renfrew is thrilled to see more people taking advantage of the new spaces opening up at the myFM Centre. The latest piece to open to the public is the new gymnasium court, which began welc...
Feb 22, 2024
Arnprior's One-Two Combination: Ed Reid Reflects on Glenn Arthur
Ed Reid and Glenn Arthur in recent years were the dynamic duo of local fundraising, but the combination clicked even in the days when they were Arnprior Junior B Packer teammates. The community has it...
Feb 22, 2024
National Lacrosse League set to return to the nations capital
The National Lacrosse League is returning to Ottawa with the New York Riptide moving north of the border starting next season. The team will be named the Ottawa Black Bears and will play out of the Ca...
Feb 22, 2024 lacrosse player with stick
Check Out the New Interior at Arnprior McDonalds and Help Out the Local Hospital
Interior renovations at the Arnprior McDonalds are complete, and the local franchise is showing them off with pride- and helping the community at the same time. Brian Johnstone and his team are inviti...
Feb 22, 2024
'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. ontrac Renfrew will be hosting it's 5th Annual Job Fair - FREE event for Job Seekers and Employers, Thursda...
Feb 22, 2024
Pontiac residents unite against Ontario's massive garbage incineration proposal
A proposal to transport a massive 395,000 tons of garbage from Ontario to be incinerated in the Pontiac region has sparked concerns among local residents. The Pontiac, a rural community generating onl...
Feb 21, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Local author captures the personal side of one of the Ottawa Valley's worst tragedies
A new book set to be released this weekend takes a deep dive into the Ottawa Valley's worst disaster. Author Jamie Bramburger says "Sudden Impact - The Almonte Train Wreck of 1942" takes a deep dive i...
Feb 21, 2024
Firefighters rescue dog that had fallen through ice on Ottawa River
Pembroke Fire Chief Scott Selle is commending the efforts of local firefighters and praising the actions of the pet owners after the successful rescue of a dog that had fallen through the ice last Fri...
Feb 21, 2024 This Pembroke Fire Department photo shows the area on the Ottawa River where a dog was rescued after falling through the ice. (Pembroke Fire Department photo)
Local police staying committed to curbing harmful drugs in Pikwakanagan First Nation
Local police are confirming their commitment to helping the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation through a state of emergency. The First Nation made that declaration back on December 1st of last ye...
Feb 21, 2024
'Parent's worst nightmare': Mom of boy injured in Arnprior gas station crash grateful for help of many
An Arnprior mom is expressing her thanks to all those who helped in the minutes and hours following an incident that injured her 11-year-old son. The boy was inside the W.O. Stinson and Son gas statio...
Feb 21, 2024
