We’ve compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, June 5, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com.

ARNPRIOR  

Shell and Circle K, Daniel Street $1.66.9

Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard $1.66.9

Stinson, Vanjumar Road $1.66.9

MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.66.9

Mr. Gas, Daniel Street $1.66.9

Canadian Tire & Petro-Canada, Daniel Street $1.66.9

Ultramar, White Lake Road $1.67.6

Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.76.9

RENFREW  

MacEwen, Raglan Street South, $1.62.6

Esso, Raglan Street South, $1.62.6

Mobil, O’Brien Road, $1.62.9

Shell and Circle K, Raglan Street South, $1.63.6

Canadian Tire & Petro-Canada, $1.63.6

Petro-Canada, Stewart Street, $1.63.7

PEMBROKE  

Canadian Tire, Pembroke Street East $1.65.9

Stinson, Mackay Street $1.65.9

Irving, Paul Martin Drive $1.65.9

Petro-Canada, Pembroke Street East $1.65.9

Perkins, Pembroke Street West $1.65.9

Ultramar and On the Run, Pembroke Street West $1.79.9

Mobil, Pembroke Street West N/A

MacEwen, Highway 41 N/A

PETAWAWA 

Esso and Circle K, Petawawa Boulevard $1.79.9

Shell and Circle K, Petawawa Boulevard N/A

Prices are subject to change. For up-to-date information, check gasbuddy.com . 

(Kasey Egan) 

In the past ten years, 240 people were killed in ATV collision and 41 of them were passengers.

The OPP also want people to remember their helmets.  Half of the ATV riders killed weren’t wearing one.

Half were also impaired by alcohol or drugs.

TODAY: The Renfrew Wing is hosting a golf tournament at Dragonfly Golf Links this Friday, June 5th. $65/person. 9 Holes of golf, cart included, dinner included at the Wing Lounge. Prizes to be won. All skill levels Welcome. Rain or shine event! Contact Jim Barkey: 613-570-1734, or Norm Bujold: 613-312-0319

TODAY: There will be a Benefit Dance on June 5 @ the Arnprior Parish Hall in support of Sandee and Mike of “Sandee’s Country Kitchen” in Arnprior recovering from car accident during vacation Doors Open at 7pm . Tickets $10 in advance at SCK or at the door e-transfers accepted to Smfundraising@outlook.com

TODAY: The Renfrew Library welcome in the folks from Let’s Talk Science for a special STEAM Workshop this Friday, June 5. “Diving Towards the Future with Ozobots” will take kids through coding, robots, imagination and more – so come build the car of the future at the library! For ages 8-12. Registration required.

THIS WEEKEND: Guitars and Gasoline returns to Calabogie Motorsports Park this Friday and Saturday! Two days of classic rock and country hits from headliners The Glorious Sons, Dallas Smith, Brent Kissel, and more! Camping and RV options available for both days, plus motorsports experiences, food, and family fun. Buy tickets online.

TOMORROW: The Arnprior and District Rifle and Revolver Association, 474 Division Street, is hosting open houses this Saturday, June 6th, as part of National Range Day! Learn basic firearms safety, meet members and find out about the shooting sports. Visit the club’s website for more information and email the association to register.

TOMORROW: PaddleFest is back for its fourth year, and we are doubling the excitement! Ottawa Valley Air Paddle is teaming up with Arnprior’s beloved Priorpalooza Music Festival for an incredible day of water and waves on the Ottawa River. This unique partnership brings live music, a beer garden, and family activities right to the water’s edge! Find the full details on the Ottawa Valley Air Paddle website.

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The Renfrew Wolves are looking for billet families to house players for the upcoming season. Contact General Manager Carl Robillard to inquire: call 613-869-3290 or send him an email.

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Animator Anne Pohl says it’s time to take pause and celebrate.

The venue is 291 Plaunt Street South, just behind the main thoroughfare of Raglan downtown, from 11AM to 4PM.

Protecting Our Hopes is a fabric art initiative, collecting people’s aspirations for the future- which even as the work is in progress will give people in various areas of the County the chance to participate.

Pohl says a non-industry home reno expert will be on hand to help with ideas for the homestead.

There will be a couple of trivia quizzes- one on toxic fuels, and one the Climate Matters group has developed locally.

The Climate Matters spokesperson tells us one of the affiliated organizations has a mouth-watering contribution.

Indigenous teachings will be shared, and there will be a presentation from the Ottawa Riverkeeper organization.

Pohl likens her group’s task to planting an apple tree which is at last beginning to bear fruit.

Animator Ann Pohl asks that you let the group know at 613-859-3803 or kovclimatematters@gmail.com if you can contribute to our trivia winner gifts. or bring potluck snacks.

It’s a free festival, and all ages are welcome.

Further information at: kovclimatematters@gmail.com

By Rick Stow

Town of Arnprior Recreation has changed the date for Priorpalooza to Sunday, June 7th due to the adverse weather forecast for Saturday.

The event, at McLean Park, is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation, and performances begin at 11AM.

By Rick Stow

County staff are alerting residents as the Ministry of Natural Resources has placed the region under an extreme forest fire danger rating, with the risk of a fire spreading high due to current conditions.

Several local municipalities have already implemented fire bans or restrictions, and the county is urging residents to check with local officials through their websites, social media, or directly before lighting any fires.

The Ministry of Natural Resources also provides up-to-date forecasts for forest fire risks and monitors active fires through their interactive forest fire map.

(written by Kasey Egan)

Chris Couper shared such a message with Arnprior Council last meeting.

With no one on hand to inspect the goods, and the great outdoors being vulnerable to weather, the integrity of your donation cannot be maintained.

So a little foresight can go a long way

Donation rules are clearly stated, so please abide by them.

By Rick Stow

Community members recently gathered to celebrate the reopening of the renewed library space, taking in a guided tour of the new space and getting the opportunity to meet with the new literacy librarian and learn about upcoming programs and services.

The updated library will provide access to books, literary resources, educational programming, and opportunities for the community to gather and learn together.

“The reopening of our library is an important milestone for our community and for the future of education in Pikwakanagan,” said the Education Manager for the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Shelley Wilcox.

The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation look forward to seeing community members make use of the revitalized space in the months and years ahead.

(written by Kasey Egan)

We’ve compiled the list of gas prices on Thursday, June 4, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com.

ARNPRIOR  

Shell and Circle K, Daniel Street $1.67.9

Stinson, Vanjumar Road $1.67.9

Canadian Tire & Petro-Canada, Daniel Street $1.67.9

Mr. Gas, Daniel Street $1.67.9

Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard $1.68.6

MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.68.9

Ultramar, White Lake Road $1.76.9

Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.76.9

RENFREW  

MacEwen, Raglan Street South, $1.63.6

Esso, Raglan Street South, $1.63.6

Mobil, O’Brien Road, $1.63.6

Petro-Canada, Stewart Street, $1.63.7

Shell and Circle K, Raglan Street South, $1.64.3

Canadian Tire & Petro-Canada, $1.64.3

PEMBROKE  

Canadian Tire, Pembroke Street East $1.65.9

Stinson, Mackay Street $1.65.9

Irving, Paul Martin Drive $1.66.9

Petro-Canada, Pembroke Street East $1.66.9

Perkins, Pembroke Street West $1.66.9

Ultramar and On the Run, Pembroke Street West $1.79.9

Mobil, Pembroke Street West N/A

MacEwen, Highway 41 N/A

PETAWAWA 

Esso and Circle K, Petawawa Boulevard $1.79.9

Shell and Circle K, Petawawa Boulevard $1.79.9

Prices are subject to change. For up-to-date information, check gasbuddy.com . 

(Kasey Egan)