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Recreation Newsletter - January 2026

Recreation Newsletter – January 2026

January Highlights

New Youth Club Season - A new year means a new season of Youth Club. Whether you’re looking for daily afterschool programs, Friday night hangouts, crafting or sports… Youth Club has you covered. Join in on afterschool bowling at Steelheads and Strikes or show off your moves at the Tween Dance. Register now at Arnprior.ca/YouthClub

Aquatics Updates

Upcoming Lifeguarding courses:

Limited spaces remain for Winter 2026 swimming lessons. Registration...

Former Councillor Bill Kauffeldt Passes Away

The Town would like to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Councillor Bill Kauffeldt who passed away on December 25, 2025. Mr. Kauffeldt served as a Councillor for the Town of Arnprior from 1977 to 1980 and from 1983 to 1994. Bill gave back to his community in many ways including being active in First Baptist Church, serving on Arnprior Town Council for many years, and coaching track & field at ADHS. Flags will be lowered to half-mast to honour former Councillor...

Waste Collection Changes as of January 1, 2026

Starting in January 2026, recycling Blue Box program will be managed by Miller Waste Systems. This change in service is occurring as Ontario fully transitions recycling to a producer responsibility system.

As of January 1st, for any recycling related questions or issues, please contact Miller Waste by telephone at 1-855-752-3257 or by email at area3@millerwaste.ca.

The province will also be switching to an enhanced recycling system which will change what and how items are sorted for recycling:

Nick Smith Centre Arena Update December 19th

We were excited to have both arenas open to the public limiting disruption to the on-ice season, however the mezzanine portion of the project is still ongoing with the opening of these new spaces expected closer to the end of March. With material delays for this aspect of the project now behind us, the Town is excited to see progress on this space in the new year as we eagerly look forward to unveiling these new spaces for the community.

If you haven’t seen the revitalized Nick Smith Centre...