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May 1st - First Responders Day

Town of Arnprior Proclamation “First Responders Day” (May 1, 2026)

first responders are often the first to arrive at emergency scenes, providing critical assistance to protect lives, property, and the environment, while supporting public safety during times of crisis; and Whereas first responders include a broad range of highly trained professionals and volunteers, such as paramedics, police officers, firefighters, physicians, medical evacuation pilots, emergency management personnel, road...

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May 2026 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Town of Arnprior Proclamation Sexual Assault Awareness Month - May 2026

Whereas Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every community member;

and Whereas approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime; and Whereas most victims of sexual violence are under the age of 25, know the person who attacked them and do not report the crime to the police;

and Whereas victims of...

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Council Highlights - April 27, 2026

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. 

Reports:

Council Renumeration – Deputy Mayor

Council directed that the Deputy Mayor position, for the 2026-2030 term of Council, will be compensated...

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Parks Update - April 24, 2026

Play Structures – all play structures are OPEN

Swings – all swings will be installed and operational by May 1

Gillies Trail (Waterfront Trail) – The trail remains CLOSED between Albert Street and Robert Simpson Park due to overland flooding. Please avoid the area and be cautious around all waterways.

Skate Park – the Skate Park is open daily from 7am-9:30pm at the Nick Smith Centre. Watch for more news coming on our new skate park coming this summer!

Splash Pads – The new splash pad at Art Dodds...

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Earth Day - April 22, 2026

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 the theme for Earth Day 2026 is “Our Power, Our Planet,” focusing on mobilizing
individual and collective action to drive systemic change; and

Whereas climate change is being observed and experienced at an...

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