News

Splash Pad and Play Structure Closed

The Splash Pad and Play Structure at Robert Simpson Park will be closed Wednesday, July 19, from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm for tree maintenance in the area. The Beach and Gazebo will not be impacted and will remain open.

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Town of Arnprior Fire Ban Lifted

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has lifted the Restricted Fire Zone for our sector. As a result of this, Fire Officials of the Town of Arnprior are lifting the current municipal wide fire ban.

The temporary suspension of all issued Burn Permits for 2023 has been removed and all applications currently filed with the Town will be processed and administered by Friday July 14th, 2023.

Just a reminder that permits are required for all outdoor open-air burning regulated under Bylaw #...

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Council Highlights - July 10th, 2023

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s Council Highlights! These informal recaps help residents catch up with Council 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.

Presentations

Council received a presentation from Eric Burton of...

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Proclamation - National Drowning Prevention Week (July 16th to 22nd, 2023)

Whereas in the Town of Arnprior, we are fortunate to have wonderful waterfront parks and beach and an indoor pool providing countless recreational opportunities for residents and visitors; and

Whereas drowning is a social equity issue that disproportionately affects children and adolescents in rural areas, with many countries around the world reporting drowning as the leading cause of childhood mortality and drowning being among the 10 leading causes of death globally for 5- to-14-year-olds; and

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Access Mat Installed at Robert Simpson Park Beach; Beach Level Parking to Re-Open on Weekends

ARNPRIOR, ON – The beach at Robert Simpson Park received a major accessibility upgrade this week with the installation of an AccessMat and the addition of a WaterWheels chair. Robert Simpson Park becomes the second waterfront in Renfrew County to benefit from a beach access mat joining Bonnechere Provincial Park.

“This is an exciting enhancement to our waterfront,” said Graeme Ivory, Director of Recreation. “This was a project first imagined by our Accessibility Advisory Committee and is the...

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