Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's good in Renfrew? Renfrew Wolves' Kale Osipenko is ready for the Junior A World Challenge
Last week it was announced Renfrew native and Renfrew Wolves goaltender Kale Osipenko is selected to be a member of the Canada East team in Hockey Canada's Junior A World Challenge. The competition ha...
Nov 30, 2025 Osipenko braces for a save | Photo Credit: Robert Lefebvre / Icelevel.com
Renfrew County honours volunteer, community groups with 2025 Warden's Community Service Awards
An individual volunteer and two community groups have been recognized by the County of Renfrew for their contributions to civic life. The 2025 Warden's Community Service Awards were presented during a...
Nov 29, 2025 Valerie Hinsperger (second from right) of North Algona Wilberforce won the 2025 Warden’s Community Service Award in the individual category. Taking part in the award presentation (from left) were Warden Peter Emon, Development and Property Committee Vice-Chair County Councillor Rob Weir and County Councillor Janet Reiche- Schoenfeldt. County of Renfrew photo
Renfrew is the venue for the EOJHL All Star and Prospect Game
Today (Nov. 28) Renfrew's Jr. B Timberwolves excitedly shared that Renfrew's myFM Centre is the hosting venue for this year's Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) All Star and Prospect Game. G...
Nov 28, 2025 Photo Credit: Renfrew Timberwolves
Calabogie bald eagle rescue becomes once-in-a-lifetime experience for Greater Madawaska family
Jenna McEwan says her impulsive decision to help a local rescue group led to an up-close and unforgettable encounter with a rare bird. McEwan, who works with the township of Greater Madawaska, says th...
Nov 28, 2025 Charlie the Eagle (Safe Wings Ottawa photo)
Emergency services honour young Ottawa Valley hero for courage under pressure
Sometimes, all it takes to be a hero is a little bravery under pressure. The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service is joining local police and firefighters in celebrating 9-year-old Chase Fleming, who w...
Nov 28, 2025 Chase (middle) joined by Acting Petawawa Fire Chief Craig Proulx, Petawawa Mayor Gary Serviss, Upper Ottawa Valley OPP Sergeant M. Howat, and Renfrew County Paramedic Service Deputy Chief Dave Libby (Town of Petawawa photo)
United Way Giving Tuesday fundraiser returns December 2nd with $150,000 goal
United Way East Ontario is set to collect donations next week for its largest annual fundraiser. Giving Tuesday, the charity's annual fundraising initiative for local issues, is set to take place on D...
Nov 28, 2025
Deep River child struck by car after getting off school bus
A child suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 17 in the Rolphton area, west of Deep River. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP responded around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, afte...
Nov 28, 2025
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 Friday, November 28th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On...
Nov 28, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
School Bus cancellations affect Renfrew and Arnprior students this morning
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium says cancellations will keep kids off the bus this morning. Students in the Renfrew and Arnprior area will be affected by the RCJTC announcement, whi...
Nov 28, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: People in need of hand coping with the season are invited to Hospice Renfrew's Surviving the Holidays GRIEF WORKSHOP ...
Nov 28, 2025
