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The Town of Arnprior is undergoing an update of its Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The Town has retained the services of WSP, a consulting firm, to assist on this exciting project.

The current Arnprior CIP was adopted by Council in June 2011. Since then, the CIP has served as a planning and economic development tool, used to address a range of objectives including community revitalization, rehabilitation, development, and redevelopment. The CIP also provides financial incentive grants to properties...

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior intends to consider a By-law for the licensing of backyard hens which establishes regulations, application requirements and penalties. Further, an amendment to the User Fees and Charges By-law will be considered with regard to licencing fees related to the keeping of backyard hens.  The By-laws will be considered at the Regular Meeting of Council on September 27, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m. electronically via zoom.

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If you are passionate about your award-winning library and the services it offers, there is a vacancy on the Arnprior Public Library Board for a representative from the Town of Arnprior.

Please submit a statement of interest by August 20, 2021 to Maureen Spratt, Town Clerk by email or by mail at 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, Ontario K7S 0A8

For more information about the role of the Board, please contact board@arnpriorlibrary.ca

The Town of Arnprior is seeking up to six (6) dedicated community members, including youth, to join the new Inclusivity and Diversity Advisory Committee (IDAC).

Ideal applicants will have various qualifications such as:

• Experience working in teams, with community groups/boards;
• Knowledge, living or lived experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion matters;
• Commitment as a change-agent in diversity, equity and inclusion matters in the community.

The IDAC will provide advice and recommendations...

The Arnprior and District Museum is proud to announce they have been successful in receiving a grant from Digital Museums Canada under the Small Investment Stream for their project “Unravelling the Yarn - The Textile Industry in Arnprior”.

The textile manufacturing industry in Arnprior was established in the mid-19th century and, for 150 years, employed many of the town’s men and women. This digital exhibition will look at the industry’s importance to the town’s development, with a focus on Kenwood...