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Multiple Locations Closed Due to Storm Damage

Due to damage sustained during Thursday night’s storm the following locations are closed until they are declared safe:

- Robert Simpson Park
- Robert Simpson Park Beach
- Waterfront Trail between the boat launch and Robert Simpson Park Beach
- McLean Park, McLean Beach, and Ball Diamond #2
- Albert Street Cemetery
- Malloch Road Cemetery

The Town will provide updates later today on the status of these locations. Until such time, we are asking the public to stay out of these areas.

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Multiple Parks Closed Due to Storm Damage

Due to damage sustained during Thursday night’s storm the following parks are closed until they are declared safe:

• Robert Simpson Park
• Robert Simpson Park Beach
• McLean Park / McLean Beach
• McLean Ball Diamond #2

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Media Release - Seniors Community Grant Program Helps Launch Older Adults Club in Arnprior

For Immediate Release
24 July 2025

ARNPRIOR, ON – The Town of Arnprior is thrilled to announce the launch of a new membership-based recreation program – the Older Adults Club – following a successful application to the Province of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant Program. The Town has received $20,247.00 in grant funding to create this program that will span September 2025 through March 2026. 

This project aims to keep adults 55+ active through recreational sports and social activities. The...

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Community Input on Local Policing Priorities

Online Survey

The South Ottawa Valley OPP Detachment Board, formerly known as the Renfrew and Area OPP Detachment Board, represents the Township of Admaston/Bromley, Town of Arnprior, Township of Greater Madawaska, Horton Township, Township of McNab/Braeside, Town of Renfrew, and Township of Whitewater Region.

Along with its legislated duties, the Board is considered a bridge between the community and the police, working collaboratively with the Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Commander...

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Robert Simpson Park Tree Maintenance - July 23, 2025

Please be advised: Public Works will be completing tree maintenance at Robert Simpson Park on Wednesday, July 23, from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm.

The park will remain open during this work; however, visitors are asked to exercise extra caution around areas where tree maintenance is taking place.

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