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Nick Smith Centre Arena Update April

he reconstruction in both arenas is now well underway!

Upon removing the concrete from Glenn Arthur Arena, it was great to see that minimal settling had occurred in the last 48 years. The existing clear stone subbase for the concrete slab, while fantastic for mitigating the effects of frost, did not compact to modern standards so a layer of gravel had to be brought in and compacted over top of the clear stone to ensure that the new concrete slab would meet expectations for durability. The apron...

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Proclamation for Earth Day 2025

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

Whereas climate change is being observed and experienced at an increasingly local level and needs to be taken seriously; and

Whereas local levels of government are finding themselves at the frontline of the battle...

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Council Highlights - April 14, 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.

Fire Department 2024 Annual Report

Council received a presentation from Fire Chief Rick Desarmia on the 2024 activities of the Fire Department,...

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Council Highlights - March 24, 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.

Zoning By-law 2/25 - 87 Claude Street

Council authorized the holding of a Public Meeting under the Planning Act on April 14th, 2025, with regard to...

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March Project Update

The NSC Arena Revitalization project kicked off on schedule on February 16th, 2025 beginning with Glenn Arthur Arena. Municipal staff worked overnight and through the holiday Monday to have the arena ready for the contractor to take over on Tuesday February 18th. Check out the first week of progress below.

As of the time of this update, boards, glass and spectator stands have been removed from Glenn Arthur Arena and repainting of roof trusses is underway. Prior to repaint, each roof truss had to...

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