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New Play Features and Splash Pad Open at Fairview Park as Town Celebrates Recreation and Parks Month

20 June 2025

The Town of Arnprior is thrilled to unveil a variety of new play features and the Town’s second splash pad at the expanded Fairview Park.

With the additional park land received through the Fairgrounds Community development, the Town has transformed an existing passive park into the community’s newest destination park featuring a splash pad, parkour circuit, swing set, preschool play structure and play berm.

“This park has it all and is a perfect way to celebrate Recreation and Parks...

Opportunity Notice - Lifeguard/Instructor / Program & Event Staff

Posting Date: June 20, 2025
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: Nick Smith Centre
Hours: Days, Evenings, Weekends 

The Town of Arnprior is currently inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill dual positions of Lifeguard/Instructor /Program & Event Staff.

The Lifeguard portion of the position will be paid at a wage of $22.26-26.18 per hour and the primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide guarding during public swims and ensure adequate coverage;
• Provide...

Council Highlights - June 9, 2025

Stay-up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s meetings in just a few minutes.  Please note these summaries are not an official record of Council meetings. Official minutes are posted online once they are approved during a subsequent meeting. You can also access the meeting recording on the Town’s YouTube channel.

Public Meetings under the Planning Act:

Zoning By-Law Amendment 5/25 (85 Madawaska)

Council held a public meeting to hear comments from the public...

Opportunity Notice: Skilled Labourer (Unionized- CUPE Local 4960)

Posting Date: June 17, 2025
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: Public Works Garage
Wage: $29.01 - $31.51 per hour (based on level of certification)
Hours: 40 hours per week

Reporting to the Supervisor, Roads and Services, this position is responsible for maintaining the Town’s infrastructure through the performance of a variety of labour activities, including but not limited to: winter maintenance, underground infrastructure utility locates, and maintenance of equipment, roads, linear assets...

Summer Swimming Lesson Registration

The swimming lesson schedule for the Summer 2025 session is now visible online.

Aquafit and Private Lesson Registration:

- June 16th at 9:00 am for residents
- June 18th at 9:00 am for non-residents

Children’s Swimming Lessons Registration:

- June 17th at 9:00 am for residents
- June 19th at 9:00 am for non-residents

Summer lessons will feature options during the daytime or the evening. We recommend creating an online account, reviewing registration information and registering online as many classes fill...