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Safety in School Zones

Traffic congestion at school zones is a safety concern for all due to queuing up of vehicles and poor visibility ahead, especially with no school bus transportation for the start of the school year. It inconveniences parents, students, school authorities, school bus drivers, police, and the residential neighborhood.

The Town of Arnprior would like to ask students and parents to consider “walking a block” and park just a five or ten-minute walk away from the school.  It will...

Recreation Newsletter - September 2024

The kids go back to school which means we have a whole new season of aquatics, youth, and sport programs.

Dates to Circle on your Calendar

• September 1 – Summer’s End Showcase
• September 1, 8, 15, 21, 28 – Sunday Market
• September 4 – The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
• September 5 – Grief Support Group – Arnprior Library
• September 7 – Arnprior Day at the REDBLACKS
• September 8 – Cruise Night Grand Finale
• September 8 – CAMMAC Ottawa Valley Choral Concert
• September 12-15 - PoutineFeast
• September 13 –...

Proclamation for Terry Fox Day (September 15th, 2024)

Whereas the Terry Fox Run is inspired by a dream as big as our country, which began in 1980 with Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. The run is now entirely volunteer driven, and grounded in traditions with events held annually around the world to foster research in the fight against cancer; and

Whereas it has become a tradition in Canada to gather friends and family to participate in a volunteer fundraiser to raise public awareness and financial support for cancer research; and

Whereas we...

Opportunity Notice - Aquatics Instructor (Unionized - CUPE Local 4960)

Posting Date: August 26, 2024

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: Nick Smith Centre

Wage: $27.32 - $28.80

Hours: 70 hours per two-week period

Reporting to the Aquatic and Facility Services Supervisor, the Aquatics Instructor is responsible for the safe delivery of aquatic programs offered by the Town, including swimming lessons and public swims.

The primary responsibilities for this position include (but not limited to) the following:

• Ensure the proper lifeguarding responsibilities and duties...

Council Highlights - August 26, 2024

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.

Senior Women Living Together Delegation

Council received information about the non-profit organization, Senior Women Living Together. This group helps...