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Renfrew County's school boards have started integrating artificial intelligence in the classroom
		A few weeks ago myFM connected with Renfrew County District School Board's (RCDSB) superintendent of education, Scott Nichol, to discuss how...
			
				
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Wind back the clocks to save an hour: daylight savings comes to an end once again
		It's that time of year again for the Valley to adjust its clocks, daylight savings time is coming to an end and everybody's weekend gets ext...
			
				
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What's good in Renfrew? Come meet the Wolves and Timberwolves at the myFM Centre this weekend
		On Sunday Nov. 2, Renfrew's Jr. A Wolves and Jr. B Timberwolves are inviting the public to meet and mingle with their favourite players on t...
			
				
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McDougall Mill Museum is developing digital exhibits and needs the community's help
		Glenn Charron, curator and manager of the McDougall Mill Museum, has been busy lately with a modern archival project; digitizing the stories...
			
				
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OPP needs help in locating a suspicious man in the Arnprior area
		The Renfrew OPP is asking the public to help locate and identify a suspicious man after an incident involving a young girl in McNab/Braeside...
			
				
				Oct 30, 2025
				
				
			
		
Downtown Renfrew celebrates Halloween a week early with Freaky Friday
		Last Friday the ghouls and goblins of Raglan St. S arose to fill the night with screams and scares. It was Freaky Friday, an annual event th...
			
				
				Oct 30, 2025
				
				
			
		
What's Good in Renfrew? Curlers rock a win for RVH dialysis care
		Renfrew Victoria Hospital is getting swept up by the success of their first-ever fundraising bonspiel. The RVH Rocks Bonspiel saw 12 teams e...
			
				
				Oct 29, 2025
				
				
			
		
What's good in Renfrew? Gourley's Outdoors are calibrating the scales for their upcoming deer contest
		Keith Gourley and the crew at Gourley's Outdoors have been very busy lately at their store on Hwy. 132 preparing for the deer season. To kic...
			
				
				Oct 28, 2025
				
				
			
		
Ottawa Valley-based Women in Wood celebrates 10th anniversary and national recognition
		An Ottawa Valley-based network is celebrating 10 years of connecting passionate women around the world who work in, with, and for the woods....
			
				
				Oct 28, 2025
				
				
			
		
Real flames, real training as mobile fire unit stops in North Algona Wilberforce
		A unique opportunity for hands-on training will see the Ottawa Valley's firefighters make the trip to North Algona Wilberforce. The township...
			
				
				Oct 28, 2025
				
				
			
		
Jamie Bramburger Fall Classic perpetuates memory of Hockey broadcaster and author
		It was exactly a year ago that Jamie Bramburger, in his role of author, visited the Arnprior Museum to discuss his second book, "Sudden...
			
				
				Oct 28, 2025
				
				
			
		
Ottawa Valley rocker Sierra Levesque drops debut album New Generation
		One of the Ottawa Valley's favorite daughters is a young lady who has been singing and playing her heart out since she was a youngster and n...
			
				
				Oct 28, 2025
				
				
			
		
Who Killed the Radio Star? Future for media students continues to shift at Algonquin College
		On August 1, 1981, the very first video aired on MTV - a song by The Buggles called "Video Killed the Radio Star." Just how prophe...
			
				
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Cobden welcomes "pre trick-or-treaters" Saturday on Main Street
		Main Street in Cobden was the scene of a ghoulish selection of youngsters and families who gathered for a spook-tacular day of trick or trea...
			
				
				Oct 28, 2025
				
				
			
		
New face on Horton Council: Lane Cleroux steps in to serve the community
		Another local municipality has found what they hope is the right fit for the rest of the current term of council. Horton Township has announ...
			
				
				Oct 28, 2025
				
				
			
		
Local Athlete thrilled to be there
		Local dart player Maddie Buzzell has the competition buzzing at the Budapest Dart Competition, where she's competing in the Hungarian Classi...
			
				
				Oct 28, 2025
				
				
			
		
Braeside hockey phenom Kaden McGregor set for international spotlight
		Braeside's Kaden McGregor continues to turn heads as he gets ready to join some of the nation's best at the start of November. The local hoc...
			
				
				Oct 27, 2025
				
				
			
		
31-year-old Arnprior man charged after break-and-enter investigation
		One person is in hot water with local police following a recent break-and-enter case. Renfrew OPP were sent to Arnprior at around 9:00 am ba...
			
				
				Oct 27, 2025
				
				
			
		
Not your average catch: Stolen vehicle pulled from Ottawa River
		Local police say a recent call for service dredged up something far bigger than a fish from the Ottawa River. The Renfrew OPP were called to...
			
				
				Oct 27, 2025
				
				
			
		
Trash down, recycling up: Admaston/Bromley's bag tag program off to a strong start
		We're only one month into it, but results from Admaston/Bromley's new bag tag system are encouraging. A recent report from Public Works Supe...
			
				
				Oct 27, 2025
				
				
			
		
What's Good in Renfrew? Students step into Town Hall for Local Government Week
		Local Government Week was a thrilling chance for the Town of Renfrew to share what they do best with the next generation. Communications &am...
			
				
				Oct 26, 2025
				
				
			
		
Chamber of Commerce Youth Employee Award winner reflects on personal success
		On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 23, the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their Pinnacle of Business Excellence Awards ceremony a...
			
				
				Oct 25, 2025
				
				
			
		
Renfrew County and District Health Unit reports decrease in suspected drug toxicity deaths compared to previous years
		The Renfrew County Health and District Unit (RCDHU) have published their drug strategy progress report for this year's third quarter. RCDHU'...
			
				
				Oct 24, 2025
				
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Winners of Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Pinnacle of Business Excellence Awards
		On Thursday, Oct. 24, community members and businesses gathered to celebrate this year's Pinnacle of Business Excellence Awards presented by...
			
				
				Oct 24, 2025
				
				
			
		
Ron MacLean dropping by Ottawa Valley's "Hockey Town" Thursday as key note speaker at Algonquin College
		Even if you are only just mildly interested in the game of hockey there is a very good chance that you know who Ron MacLean is. MacLean join...
			
				
				Oct 24, 2025
				
				
			
		
The race Is on: Shawville reveals candidates for Mayor and Council
		Shawville residents now know who is in the running to represent the community ahead of polling day. The municipality has revealed the final ...
			
				
				Oct 24, 2025
				
				
			
		
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Farrell's Landscaping and Plowing take pride in their hard work
		The Farrell brothers, Patrick and Joe, have curated a landscaping company enveloped in local connection and prideful work. Patrick Farrell, ...
			
				
				Oct 24, 2025
				
				
			
		
The Renfrew 48
		Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. ALL MONTH: The RVH Foundation's PUT YOUR BREAST FOOT FORWARD 5km...
			
				
				Oct 24, 2025
				
				
			
		
What's good in Renfrew? RVH Rocks Bonspiel brings curling and community together for local hospital
		Renfrew's Curling Rink hopes that their games this weekend will be the start of something new for Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Rink president ...
			
				
				Oct 23, 2025
				
				
			
		
Morning break-and-enter in Arnprior ends with man facing several charges
		One person is in hot water with local police following a recent break-and-enter case. The Renfrew OPP were sent to Arnprior at around 9:00 a...
			
				
				Oct 23, 2025
				
				
			
		

