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What's Good in the Valley: Concert Series births Busking for Everyone Event
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (114+ words) A Carleton Place resident last year challenged himself to do something meaningful for the Lanark County Food Bank: the Hunger Stop, because needs were not diminishing. That's musician Andrew J Jahn, who says the goal of achieving ten thousand dollars…...
Police confirm murder in Greater Madawaska death
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (248+ words) A death investigation in Greater Madawaska Township is now a murder investigation. Ontario Provincial Police say 61-year-old Geraldine Fulcher of Calabogie has been identified as the person found dead on Lanark Road earlier this month. Police say officers with the…...
The 48; Don't Miss Events in Arnprior and Area
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (559+ words) Here's what's going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours. Today: Toddler Tales is an event for Children aged 12 months to 2. 5 years taking place from 10-1030 AM in the Library's sunny Scharf Hall. To join in on themed stories,…...
Renfrew County leaders bring municipal priorities to Queen's Park
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (140+ words) Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy and CAO Craig Kelley recently had a productive day at Queen's Park. Murphy was in Toronto for the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus advocacy day, where EOWC members representing 103 municipalities gathered for a full day of…...
Local cycling group says newest section of Algonquin Trail offers spectacular views
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (164+ words) Oldies 107. 7 A local cycling group is thrilled to be able to use the newest section of the Algonquin Trail. The section from Deep River to Bissett Creek was completed late last fall but this is the first time this spring…...
What's Good in Arnprior: John Lepack's recent tenure as a Legislative Page
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (156+ words) 12 year-old Arnprior resident John Lepack recently served a stint as a Legislative Page at Queen's Park. Getting the job involves a little self-promotion. The tenure of a page in the role is short- and not all of it is work....
Big Investment in Francophone Education to pay even bigger dividends
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (179+ words) The next logical step in providing French language education in Arnprior has been taken by the Provincial Government. Locally, Ontario is investing $13. 6 million for a new secondary school by converting the existing "cole "l"mentaire catholique des Deux-Rivi'res into a…...
What's Good in the Valley: 50th Anniversary wrap for Betty's Chips in Braeside
1+ week, 51+ min ago (201+ words) Gary Patrois got the entertainment rolling Saturday afternoon at Betty's Chips " at River Rd. & Usborne St. , overlooking the Ottawa in Braeside." The day marked the 50th Anniversary of Betty's Chips- a business Dan Leblanc's mother acquired on the Victoria Day Weekend…...
Province touts millions in roads, bridges, and water projects across Ottawa Valley
1+ week, 2+ day ago (169+ words) Acting Minister of Infrastructure Todd Mc Carthy is touting $82 million in infrastructure spending in the region over the last two years, including major water, road, and bridge projects that are enabling new and existing housing and ensuring the health and…...
There's something about the colour Blue!
1+ week, 2+ day ago (97+ words) The grand prize in this year's Jeep Adventure Lottery is " a 2026 Jeep Compass Trailhawk or 40k in cash! That's Arnprior Regional Health Foundation Executive Director Ben Gardiner- and this is one of his most favourite times of the year. The Jeep…...