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Canada Day Safety

As we approach Canada Day, we encourage everyone to be safe by following public safety measures and guidance from our Fire and Recreation Departments.  Fireworks Safety To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the Arnprior Fire Department does not recommend family fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays. We recommend attending public fireworks displays hosted by your municipality or other responsible organizations.   If you do still choose to have a family or an informal...

Home Fire and Life Safety Program

Home Fire and Life Safety Program

The Arnprior Fire Department will be resuming their annual Home Fire and Life Safety Program.

Over the next 4 weeks of June, as part of their weekly training sessions Arnprior Firefighters will be visible in selected neighborhoods promoting working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

An inspection of home alarms will be offered, and assistance provided to improve safety and meet Fire Code Requirements.

Firefighters can be identified by their Arnprior Fire Department...

Town of Arnprior receives Government of Canada support through My Main Street Community Activator

The Town of Arnprior receives Government of Canada support through My Main Street Community Activator Placemaking Program

June 8, 2022 – Arnprior, ON – The Town of Arnprior is pleased to announce that our cultural night market was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator program and has received $38,350 to host a multi-cultural night market that will feature food vendors and artisans from various ethnicities creating an opportunity for attendees to become more acquainted with neighbours...

Opportunity Notice- Aquatics Instructor

Posting Date:                  June 2, 2022 Job Type:                         Fixed Term, Full-Time (12 Months with possible extension) Work Location:              Nick Smith Centre Hours:                              70 hours per two-week period Wage:                               26.32 - $27.75 Reporting to the Aquatic and Facility Services Supervisor, the Aquatics Instructor is responsible for the safe delivery of aquatics programs offered by the Town, including swimming lessons and public swims. The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Ensure the proper lifeguarding...

Public Safety at Robert Simpson Park This Summer

As we all begin to spend more time outside we encourage everyone to be safe this summer by following  public safety measures when enjoying Robert Simpson Park.

Park Operations

• The Splash Pad operates Daily from 8:00am-8:00pm
• The Public Washrooms are open Daily from 8:00am-8:00pm

Water Safety

• Dune fencing is installed along the waters edge along the Madawaska River to the confluence of the Madawaska and Ottawa rivers.
• No Swimming signage is posted along the waterfront.
• Lifeguards will be on duty at the...