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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 neighbourhood...

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...

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...

The Town of Arnprior congratulates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee

The Town of Arnprior is pleased to join the communities in Commonwealth countries throughout the world asked to join in marking the Platinum Jubilee, representing the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accession to the Throne. 

In participation with the Department of Canadian Heritage’s initiative to illuminate buildings and landmarks the D.A. Gillies Building clock tower will be illuminated in a royal purple hue on Thursday June 2, 2022. Illuminations will start at dusk.

The...