Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
'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 Argyle Street Recreation Centre welcomes in Pat Forrest every Tuesday in February from 1:00 p.m. to 3:0...
Feb 20, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew No Frills' connection to Super Bowl LVIII 'a bit surreal' to owners
If you happened to be tuned in to Super Bowl 58, the most watched television event in history, you just might have spotted a little bit of Renfrew on display for all of Canada to see. Chris and Tanya'...
Feb 19, 2024 Tanya Wojcik of Chris and Tanya's No Frills in a screenshot from the national commercial that aired in Canada during the Super Bowl.
Battle of the Valley gets physical as Renfrew Wolves cap off Frewfest weekend
2024's Battle of the Valley was already decided with a 6-3 win the night before in Pembroke, but the Renfrew Wolves would not back down from a challenge at home as Frewfest came to a close at the myFM...
Feb 19, 2024
'Friend to many': Arnprior mourns the loss of community champion Glenn Arthur
Arnprior has lost a local legend. In a statement posted on the town website on Saturday, Feb. 17, Mayor Lisa McGee shared the sad news that Glenn Arthur, former director of recreation, prolific volunt...
Feb 18, 2024
UPDATE: One dead and another hospitalized in McNab-Braeside Township
Renfrew OPP is investigating a fatal snowmobile crash on an OFSC trail in McNab-Braeside Township. At 4:00 P.M. on February 17, officers and Renfrew County EMS arrived. The 29-year-old driver died at ...
Feb 18, 2024
BREAKING: Hwy 17 near McCallum reopened as emergency services tend to snowmobile accident
myFM has received word of a snowmobile accident that has caused delays near McCallum Drive outside Renfrew late Saturday afternoon. According to the tipster, a portion of Highway 17 near McCallum Driv...
Feb 17, 2024
Frewfest and Family Day Long Weekend combine to create extra day off for some public buildings
The long weekend's fun and games in Ma-te-Way Park mean that there are some things to keep in mind. The Town of Renfrew will be celebrating its annual Frewfest Winter Carnival in and around the myFM C...
Feb 16, 2024
Early end to Catch the Ace 5 still earns plenty of money for Renfrew Victoria Hospital
Valentine's Day for Arnprior's Howard Craig was made a little sweeter with a huge cheque. Craig visited Renfrew Victoria Hospital over Valentine's Day Wednesday to collect his winnings after a sudden ...
Feb 16, 2024
Here's why the conversation about the cost of food, doesn't stop at the end of the grocery checkout
Canada's Food Price Report for 2023 indicated that the average family of four spends about $1,350/month on their grocery bill - or $313/week. Amy MacDonald, Public Health Dietitian says that the most ...
Feb 16, 2024
'Nearly 50 collisions': East Region OPP kept busy on snowy roads
East Region Ontario Provincial Police are urging drivers to be cautious on the roads this morning. Officers across the region have responded to nearly 50 collisions since 6 p.m., police said in a soci...
Feb 16, 2024
