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Rising Ottawa River Water Levels

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee would like to inform watershed residents that levels and flows along the Ottawa River have begun increasing due to increasing spring runoff. It cautions residents along the shores of the Ottawa River from Mattawa down to the Montreal Region that throughout the spring freshet period water levels can rise rapidly at times and cause minor flooding in low-lying areas. Spring started early this year and the snow cover has slowly melted away from the central and...

Proclamation for 911 Dispatcher Awareness Week (April 14th to 20th, 2024)

Whereas emergencies can strike without warning, necessitating immediate action and the involvement of well-prepared emergency services; and

Whereas the 911 Dispatchers of the Renfrew Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Brockville Fire Department serve as the unsung heroes and vital first point of contact in these critical moments, acting with speed, precision, and empathy; and

Whereas 911 Dispatchers skillfully dispatch paramedic services, fire departments...

Proclamation for Earth Day (April 22nd, 2024)

Whereas Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year, and is a key time to unite our community and make a positive impact on the environment; and

Whereas the theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics” which aims to emphasize our collective commitment to tackle the plastics crisis by reducing plastics production by 60% by 2040 and aspiring to forge a plastic-free future; and

Whereas Earth Day is known as the movement to change the business climate, political climate, and how we take action...

Council Highlights - April 8th, 2024

Stay-up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s Council Highlights! These informal recaps help residents catch up with Council 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.

Official Plan Amendment #6, Zoning By-law Amendment 1/23 – 39...

Watershed Conditions Statement - April 4th, 2024

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Pembroke District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is in effect in the district until Tuesday, April 09, 2024.

Residents in Renfrew County / Pembroke District should consider the following:

• Recent precipitation combined with forecasted snowfall and subsequent warm weather will likely result in an increase to water levels on lakes and rivers.
• Residents in flood-prone areas are encouraged to closely...