Winter Storm Update

Town of Arnprior Declares Significant Weather Event

This declaration has now been terminated.

In response to a winter storm warning in effect in our area, the Town of Arnprior has declared a Significant Weather Event that will impact travel and services throughout the municipality. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02 and 366/18, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

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Winter Storm Updates

In preparation for the upcoming winter event starting Thursday evening, continuing through Friday and into Saturday morning, this is just a friendly reminder to stay safe while driving during the winter storm and to give our snowplow operators room to work.

This section has been updated.

NEW: Section 4 Recycling Collection Rescheduled to Thursday, December 29th, 2022

Update: Due to the winter storm, our contractor has advised that they were not able to safely complete the Section 4 recycling collection on Friday, December 23rd, 2022. Therefore, Section 4 (Friday) recycling collection has been re-scheduled for Thursday, December 29th, 2022. If your plastic, glass and metal recycling materials were not collected, please place your materials curbside on Thursday morning before 7:30 AM to ensure that they will be collected.

Road Safety Tips

Please do not pass a working snowplow.
Winter parking restrictions are currently in effect. Parking on Town streets and municipal parking lots is prohibited between the hours of 2:00 AM and 7:00 AM until March 31st, 2023.
Any obstacles such as basketball nets impeding the roadway must be removed.
All snow removed from driveways must remain on the property and not pushed onto municipal roadways and/or sidewalks.

For more information on winter road safety, visit the Transport Canada information page at https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/stay-safe-when-driving/winter-driving/driving-safely-winter.

Thank you all for your co-operation and help with ensuring that our streets are well maintained!

Fire Safety During Winter Storms

Winter storms can happen almost anywhere. They can cause us problems. Know what to do before, during and after a storm. This will help keep you and your family safe from a winter fire.

Test all smoke alarms. Do this at least once a month. This way you will know they are working. Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Test the alarms.
Plan two ways out of the home in case of an emergency. Clear driveway and front walk of ice and snow. This will provide easy access to your home.
Make sure your house number can be seen from the street. If you need help, firefighters will be able to find you.
Be ready in case the power goes out. Have flashlights on hand. Also have battery-powered lighting and fresh batteries. Never use candles.
Stay aware of winter weather. Listen to the television or radio for updates. Watch for bulletins online.
Check on neighbors. Check on others who may need help.
Generators should be used outdoors. Keep them away from windows and doors. Do not run a generator inside your garage, even if the door is open.
Stay away from downed wires. Report any downed wires to authorities.
Be ready if the heat stops working. Use extra layers of clothes and blankets to stay warm. If you use an emergency heat source, keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away.
Turn portable heaters off when you leave the room. Turn them off when you go to bed.

There are more home fires in winter than in any other season. Half of all home heating fires happen in December, January and February. As you stay cozy and warm this winter season, be fire smart! Nearly half of all space heater fires involve electric space heaters.