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Robert Simpson Park Guarded Beach now staffed for the season
While we've heard a lot about the closure of Robert Simpson Park for renovations this summer- (and your patience is appreciated), the good n...
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What You Need to Know about Fireworks in Arnprior
The Town of Arnprior will be setting off fireworks on the island near Hydro Park at dusk on Canada Day. If you've got a penchant to light yo...
4h ago
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Keeping the Bean Counters Busy
Ever get the impression that Mississippi Mills is top heavy with staff? The Municipality is assessing that possibility by doing a Public Wor...
6h ago
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Summer facelift on Old Almonte Road
Make way for more new folks! Mississippi Mills Council held its last regular meeting before taking its summer break and approved the tender ...
6h ago
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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 Monday, June 29 as of 8:30 a.m...
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The 48; Don't Miss Events in Arnprior and Area
Here's what's going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours. Arnprior: Today: Whatknots Knitting Circle happens from 10-1130AM in Sch...
9h ago
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OPP warn residents about rise in bank investigator fraud scheme
The Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the OPP is warning residents to be on guard against a growing fraud scheme in which criminals pose as ...
10h ago
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"Cultivating Community" seminar featuring CBC gardening personality coming to Algonquin College
The Co-Chair for the Carefor Community Garden is inviting Ottawa Valley residents to attend a presentation early next month at Algonquin Col...
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Minimal Break in activities this summer for Seniors Active Living Centre
Arnprior's Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) begins its traditional Summer Activity Break today (June 29th). SALC used to close from Canad...
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What's Good in the Valley: Canada Day in Renfrew is right up the road
Maybe you've never ventured beyond the bounds of the Town Where the Rivers Meet to attend a neighbouring community's Canada Day festivities?...
22h ago
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What's Up with McNab-Braeside Township's Social Media Policy
Let's play twenty questions with the Social Media Policy for elected officials in McNab-Braeside! One entity has fueled a maelstrom via What...
23h ago
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Shawville author Luke Murphy ready to release new Calvin Watters mystery
Shawville author Luke Murphy will cap off the week with a brand new mystery for readers to enjoy. "Dark Horse," the fifth novel in...
Jun 26, 2026
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Provincial Bingo Week highlights millions raised for Renfrew County charities
It's the first-ever Provincial Bingo Week in Ontario, running from June 22 through June 27, with the final day recognized as International B...
Jun 26, 2026
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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, June 26 as of 8:30 a.m...
Jun 26, 2026
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Mississippi Mills Business Champion is pulse of the local Arts Community
Everyone likes to hum when they don't know the words, but the back story behind theHumm has contributed to Kris Riendeau winning this year's...
Jun 26, 2026
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Memory boxes provide comfort to those experiencing infant mortality
Students at Almonte and District High School recently joined an initiative to help parents dealing with perinatal loss. Almonte General Hosp...
Jun 26, 2026
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Things got a little hot
An Arnprior resident has been charged after ditching a flaming vehicle on Highway 29 in Mississippi Mills. Lanark County OPP say the inciden...
Jun 26, 2026
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The 48; Don't Miss Events in Arnprior and Area
Here's what's going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours. Arnprior: Today: A Bridge Club drop in welcomes players from beginners t...
Jun 26, 2026
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What's Good in Arnprior: Canada Day gets a tryout at Hydro Park East
Canada Day in Arnprior this year is the same mix of tried and true popular favourites- combined with the challenge of hosting the events in ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Search halted, investigation continues for missing Mansfield-et-Pontefract man
The search for a missing Mansfield-et-Pontefract man has reportedly been put on hold. The Sûreté du Québec has been look...
Jun 25, 2026
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School's Out Beach Party on the move again
Mother Nature has changed the venue for today's School's Out Beach Party. Arnprior Recreation Programming and Events Supervisor Lucas Power ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Temporary rolling closures this week on section of the OVRT
If you've yet to run into this issue, you'll have until maybe next Monday to do so. A section of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT)...
Jun 25, 2026
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Do the Neighbourly Thing
Carleton Place has its Urban Forest and River Corridor Committee that expresses its citizenry's justifiable obsession with the Mississippi R...
Jun 25, 2026
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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 Thursday, June 25 as of 8:30 a...
Jun 25, 2026
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The 48; Don't Miss Events in Arnprior and Area
Here's what's going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours. Arnprior: Today: A Mahjong Meet-up takes place from 1230-330PM each Thur...
Jun 25, 2026
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Ottawa Police Service Board approves force-wide body cams
If you're stopped by Ottawa Police, it's quite likely there will be three eyes watching you going forward. On Monday, the Ottawa Police Serv...
Jun 24, 2026
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There's a purpose to the paint
Every year Arnprior residents may note portions of the Town's sidewalk network emblazoned with paint markings. Engineering Officer Patrick F...
Jun 24, 2026
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Mississippi Mills Council turns down Legion building heritage status
At Mississippi Mills council's committee meeting of June 23rd, a motion came forward to pass a by-law to designate the Almonte Legion's buil...
Jun 24, 2026
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What's Good in Arnprior: Home Food Gardeners have a Champion
If you think one individual can't make a difference, let's meet Takuma Nakamura. He and his family have been Arnprior residents since 2022, ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Pakenham Offers Head Start on Canada Day
The Village of Pakenham gives you a head-start on Canada Day, and here's the heads-up! Events begin with the RBC BBQ at Tuesday June 30th at...
Jun 24, 2026
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