2026 Spring Issue - Arnprior Life

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Arnprior Life Town Hall 105 Elgin Street. W Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8 613-623-4231 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Spring 2026

Get on the Voters List Camp Registration Upcoming Events Calling All Vendors

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New CO Alarm Regulations

Hidden Gem Nick Smith Centre Pool

Did you know drop-in swims are free for children under 2? View the schedule on page 7 and bring the whole family for a swim.

Message from the Mayor

The warmer weather isn't the only thing to look forward to this spring! Back by popular demand are the St. Patty's Day Party, The Bunny Run and Pitch-in Week (pg. 8). The Museum also has a full line up of events and workshops to keep you busy and learning this spring (pg. 9).

Spring means the start of the construction season. The Town has some major projects taking place this year including the first phase of the Robert Simpson Park Refresh, the new and improved skateboard park, dog park and of course some road construction. Learn about these projects and potential impacts on page 3.

Spring is also the time to make sure you and your family are safe. See page 10 for new carbon monoxide regulations and to ensure you and your family are prepared for an emergency.

Have a wonderful spring and remember I am only a phone call or email away!

Lisa McGee, Mayor lmcgee@arnprior.ca | 613-623-4231 ext. 1815

Council and Advisory Committee Meetings Did you know that meetings of Council and its Advisory Committees are open to the public? Meeting packages can be found at arnprior.ca/meetings. You can also watch Council meetings at arnprior.ca/youtube.

Upcoming Council Meetings: March 9 and 23, 2026 April 13 and 27, 2026 May 11 and 25, 2026

Upcoming Committee Meetings: Culture + Diversity Advisory Committee: March 2, April 7 and May 4, 2026 Accessibility + Age Friendly Advisory Committee: March 4, April 1, and May 6, 2026 Environmental Advisory Committee: March 16, April 20, and May 19, 2026

Residential Billing Due Dates: Water/Wastewater: March 31 and May 29, 2026

Tax Installment: May 29, 2026

Questions about your utility account? Contact: utility.billing@arnprior.ca or 613-623-4231 ext. 1825 Questions about your property tax account? Contact: taxation@arnprior.ca or 613-623-4231 ext. 1824

Payment options: In-person by cash, debit, or cheque at 105 Elgin Street West (Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm) Online banking, add ‘Town of Arnprior – water’ as a Payee and your 13-digit account number or ‘Town of Arnprior – Property Tax’ as a Payee and your 19-digit account number.

Pre-authorized payment plan (PAP) learn more and sign up at www.arnprior.ca/waterbills or www.arnprior.ca/taxbills

iCity online portal You can now access your property tax account info and your utility (water/wastewater) account info online. Come income tax time; you will be able to print your utility statements and property tax statements for 2025, if needed.

To get your account set up: Get your most recent tax or utility bill and visit https://icity.arnprior.ca/ Click on ‘Instructions’ and follow the step-by-step guide to register your account using: 1.Your roll number (dropping the 4702 at the beginning, using the remaining 15-digits) and pin provided on your most recent property tax bill; or 2.Your 13-digit utility account number and pin provided on your most recent water/wastewater bill.

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Winter Parking Restrictions

Winter parking restrictions will end on March 31, 2026. The Town would like to thank residents for adhering to winter parking restrictions which has allowed the Town to properly maintain the safety of our roadways throughout the winter season.

Municipal Election – October 26, 2026 Every four years a municipal election takes place in the Town of Arnprior to elect the Mayor and other Council positions (Deputy Mayor and Councillor) as well as school board trustees. The next municipal election takes place on October 26, 2026. The first step is to ensure you are on the voters list: https://vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home

2026 Projects Here are some of the major construction projects taking place this year.

Did You Know?

In order to run any type of lottery/raffle you require a license?

Charitable and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to conduct lotteries within the Province of Ontario. Lotteries with prizes up to $50,000 are licenced through the Clerk’s Office. Learn more at www.arnprior.ca/lotteries.

Road Safety Crosswalks and Crossing Guards Everyone should be alert while approaching crosswalks. Always follow road signage and the directions of crossing guards, by-law enforcement officers and other law enforcement personnel.

Please be respectful to crossing guards; They are responsible for the safe movement of pedestrians across the crosswalks and streets in Town.

Albert Street Cemetery

Two of these projects will have access, noise and parking impacts on the Albert Street Cemetery.

Learn more at arnprior.ca/cemetery

Robert Simpson Park Refresh

The upper park refresh will include landscaping, pathways, lighting, play structure, swingset and splashpad

Sewer Upsizing/Albert St. Reconstruction Upsizing of sanitary sewer on a portion of Daniel St. N., Full reconstruction of Albert St.. Reconstruction of Ewen St..

New and Improved Skate Park Construction of new Skateboard Park in a new location adjacent to Nick Smith Centre

Clearwell #1 Reconstruction Demolish the existing 1967 water storage tank to reconstruct a similarly sized tank in the same location

Dog Park A dog park will be constructed at McLean Park as outlined in the Recreation and Parks Master Plan

Rolling Road Rehab Resurfacing of Hartney Street, Jack Crescent, and Ida Street from William to Alicia.

Madawaska Boulevard Sidewalks

Sidewalk extensions/multi use pathway along both sides of Madawaska boulevard from Decosta Street to Laird Street.

Learn more about these projects at arnprior.ca/engage

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Recreation Nick Smith Centre | 77 James Street 613-623-7301 | recreation@arnprior.ca Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Learn more about any of our programs and register at www.arnprior.ca/registrtaion

Drop-In Sport Programs Pickleball: Sunday - Thursday Badminton: Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday Table Tennis: Sunday, Monday or Friday Nick Smith Centre Community Hall Resident: $4 | Non-Resident: $6 Times vary please visit arnprior.ca/programs for more details

Preschool Programs Little Movers Program Friday | Weekly Nick Smith Centre | 10:00 am - 11:30 am $2 drop-in Parent-accompanied program for children 6 months + to roam around, play and interact with others. There are also optional planned crafts and colouring pages.

Preschool Explorers | 2+ Mondays | Wednesdays Nick Smith Centre | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Resident: $8/day | Non-Resident: $12/day Get your little ones ready for school with free play, socialization and structured programs.

Youth Club

A membership based club aimed to make sport and recreation accessible to all youth. $10 per month provides you free access to:

Youth Nights Junior Youth Nights Craft Programs Seasonal Events Members also receive subsidized access ($3/day) to Afterschool Programming: Monday at St. John XXIII School Tuesday at the Seniors Active Living Centre Wednesday at Steelheads and Strikes ($6/day) Thursday at the Museum Visit Arnprior.ca/YouthClub to join

Older Adults Club

Membership based programming providing access programs such as: Pilates Beach Yoga Light Weight Workout Line Dancing Fun Fit Dance Monthly Sport Courses Coffee & Cards Monthly events chosen by members $1 off senior swims Purchase an annual membership for $10 per month or seasonal membership for $15 per month.

Non-resident rates apply.

Pick up a schedule at the Nick Smith Centre or visit Arnprior.ca/OlderAdultsClub

Town of Arnprior Secondary School Bursary Program The Town of Arnprior Secondary School Bursary Program recognizes eligible secondary school students, residing in the Town of Arnprior, who are working towards successful completion of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and are continuing with post-secondary education. These bursaries are awarded by the Town of Arnprior to recognize outstanding students, in good standing, whose post secondary education will allow them to consider a future career in a field related to municipal government.

Students who live in Arnprior are encouraged to apply for 1 of the 4 bursaries offered. Eligible students, please fill out the application form and drop it off at Town Hall or scan and email the form to clerks@arnprior.ca. The 4 deadline for submissions is at noon on May 31, 2026.

Camp

Registration opens March 2 for summer camps

Camp Wanna-Go

March Break Camp Daily Themes and Recreational Activities Ages 4-12 March 16-20: 8:30am-3:30pm Extended hours option ($75): 7:45am-4:30pm Location: Nick Smith Centre Resident: $225.00, Non-Resident: $337.50 Visit Arnprior.ca/MarchBreak to register

Weekly themes to keep things interesting, but every week includes swimming, skating, bowling, a trip to the movies and playing at parks and splashpads.

Ages 4-10 June 29 - Aug 28, Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Extended hours option ($75): 7:45am-4:30pm Location: Nick Smith Centre Resident: $225.00, Non-Resident: $337.50 per week

PA Day Camp

Museum Experimentation Station

Full day of recreation activities such as swimming, skating, crafting, and more.

Ages 4-12 May 15, 2026 8:30 - 4:00 pm June 5, 2026 8:30 - 4:00 pm Location: Nick Smith Centre Resident: $45, Non-Resident: $67.50 /per camp

Where kids build, create, and try something new, from cardboard castles, to beginner filmmaking, and outdoor activities.

Ages 4-10 June 29 - Aug 28, Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Extended hours option ($75): 7:45am-4:30pm Location: Arnprior and District Museum Resident: $225.00, Non-Resident: $337.50 per week

Summer Sports Programs Registration is now open for all programs at arnprior.ca/programs Monday Tuesday Wednesday Youth Ball Hockey Youth Beach Volleyball T-Ball Nick Smith Centre Robert Simpson Park McLean Ball Diamonds 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages 6-12 | 10 Weeks Ages 10-15 | 10 Weeks Ages 4-7 | 8 Weeks

Youth

Adult

Youth Pickleball Sullivan Rink of Dreams 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ages 8-13 | 8 Weeks

All Youth Programs: Resident | $75 Non-Resident | $112.50 Beginner Beach Volleyball (6v6) Robert Simpson Park 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages 16+ | 10 Weeks Teams: Resident | $450 Non-Resident | $675 Individual: Resident | $75 Non-Resident | 112.50

Advanced Beach Volleyball (6v6) Robert Simpson Park 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages 16+ | 10 Weeks Teams: Resident | $450 Non-Resident | $675 Individual: Resident | $75 Non-Resident | 112.50

Thursday Skateboarding Sullivan Rink of Dreams 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages 4-12 Monthly Registration

Advanced Beach Volleyball (4v4) Robert Simpson Park 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages 16+ | 10 Weeks Teams: Resident | $350 Non-Resident | $525 Individual: Resident | $75 Non-Resident | 112.50

Dragon Boating Marina 6:00-6:45pm Resident: $120 Non-Resident: $180

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Aquatics The spring swimming lesson schedule will be available online beginning March 14 at arnprior.ca/swimming.

Aqua Fitness, Greyfish, Adult and Private Lesson Registration: Resident: Opens March 16 at 9:00 am Non-Resident: Opens March 18 at 9:00 am

Children's Lesson Registration: Resident: Opens March 31 at 9:00 am Non-Resident: Opens April 2 at 9:00 am

Many programs fill within minutes. Residents are encouraged to create an online account in advance, review registration details, and register online for the best chance at securing a spot.

Register at arnprior.ca/registration

Aqua Fitness

Greyfish Masters Swim Club

Refresh your fitness routine with one of our popular aqua fitness classes. Designed for all ages and abilities, waterbased workouts are easy on the joints while still delivering a heart-pumping workout.

The Greyfish Masters Swim Club is open to adults 18 years and older who want to improve edurance, technique and overall fitness. Ideal for lap swimmers, triathletes, and those preparing for masters competitions.

Classes are offered 7 days a week, with many drop-in options available. Now on Saturdays and Sundays too!

Aquafit | Excel Water Fit | Aqua Jogging | Aqua Boot Camp

This program focuses on stroke efficiency and speed and runs April through June.

Become a Lifeguard Step 1: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid - April - June, Sundays 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Step 2: Bronze Cross - April - June, Sundays 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Step 3: Lifesaving Swim Instructor with Lifesaving Instructor - April 24-26 and May 1-3 Step 4: National Lifeguard (Pool) - March 16-20, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (excluding March 17) Recertification: Bronze Cross - March 8, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Recertification: National Lifeguard (Pool) - March 20, 1:00 - 6:00 pm

Pool Memberships and Fees Pool Memberships

Drop-In Rates (Effective April 1)

Pool memberships offer unlimited access to: lane swims, public swims, toonie swims, parent and tot swims, senior swims, and therapy swims.

Swimming Infant (Under 2) Free Child (2-15) Resident $3.75 | Non-Resident $5.50 Adult (16-59) Resident $4.75 | Non-Resident $7.00 Senior (60+) Resident $3.75 | Non-Resident $5.50

Memberships run January 1 to December 31 and are prorated based on purchase date.

Annual Rates Children (15 & under) and Seniors (60+) Residents: $350 | Non-Residents: $525 Adults (16–59) Residents: $475 | Non-Residents: $712.50

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Aqua Fitness Adult (16+) and Senior Resident $15.00 | Non-Resident $22.50 Discounted 10 visit punch cards are available for both swimming and aqua fitness.

Adult and senior fees are subject to HST. Full details and registration information can be found at arnprior.ca/swimming

Swimming, skating and shinny schedules change on PD days (May 15, June 5), March Break and statutory holidays.

Public Skate and Shinny Schedule April 1 - May 15, 2026

There is no cost for skate times in coloured text.

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 12:00 pm

Toonie Skate

1:00 pm

1:00 pm

1:00 pm

Women’s Shinny (<2009) Adult Shinny (<2009)

Sunday

6:00 pm

4:00 pm

4:00 pm

1:30 pm 3:00 pm

12:00 pm 3:30 pm

Junior Shinny (2009-12) Minor Shinny (2013-18)

Saturday

12:00 pm

Public Skate Parent, Tot & Senior Skate 1:00 pm

Friday

12:30 pm 3:30 pm

12:00 pm 3:30 pm

4:30 pm 4:30 pm

12:30 pm 3:30 pm

12:00 pm 3:30 pm

4:30 pm

4:30 pm

4:30 pm

Ringette Shinny (2011-18)

4:00 pm

Schedule subject to change.

Always check online prior to arriving arnprior.ca/skating

4:00 pm 4:00 pm

Anyone participating in Shinny Hockey or Shinny Ringette must complete a free Shinny Membership, which includes an annual waiver. Completing the waiver in advance ensures quick and easy access to the arena.

Sign up and pay before you play at arnprior.ca/skating

Public Swimming Effective April 11, 2026

Coloured text indicates the swim is in half the pool.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 8:00 pm

7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm

7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 8:00 pm

7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00 pm

4:00 pm

Lane Swim

7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm

7:00 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm

Public Swim

10:00 am

7:30 pm

10:00 am

7:30 pm

10:00 am 7:30 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

3:00 pm

4:00 pm

4:00 pm

9:00 am

9:00 am

Parent & Tot Swim

10:00 am

10:00 am

Senior Swim

11:00 am

1:00 pm

11:00 am

1:00 pm

11:00 am

Therapy Swim

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

Aquafit

9:00 am

9:00 am

9:00 am

9:00 am

9:00 am

Excel Water Fit

1:00 pm

1:00 pm

1:00 pm

Aqua Jogging

5:30 pm

5:30 pm

Aqua Boot Camp

6:30 pm

6:30 pm

Schedule subject to change.

Always check online prior to arriving arnprior.ca/swimming

Non-swimmers aged 10 and under and all children aged 5 and under must be accompanied by a participating guardian at least 16 years of age who is responsible for the direct supervision of the child and always swimming within arm’s reach. Children aged 6 to 10 must be tested to demonstrate their ability to swim 2 pool widths 7 uninterrupted to be permitted to swim unaccompanied or in the deep end.

Upcoming Events Mar 14

Learn more about these events at arnprior.ca/events

St. Paddy’s Party Location: Nick Smith Centre 1:00-4:00 pm (Family Event), 8:00-11:00 pm Live Music, Green Beer, Dancing and Costumes $20 per show

The Bunny Run

Take part in our egg hunt in the morning

Location: Robert Simpson Park Time: 12:00 pm Run or walk a 2k, 5k or 10k route through the heart of Arnprior. This Easter weekend race is ideal for novice runners or the more competitive runners looking to warm up before a busy summer of competition.

Fees: Adult $65, Youth $55

Apr 27 -May 3

Apr 4

Pitch-In Week During this week, the public can participate in events or pick-up a kit to help clean up our community. We are ending the week off with the Great Arnprior Trash Hunt on May 3rd. Keep an eye on or socials or website to get involved.

Collection Schedule

Commercial curbside recycling collection has moved to Fridays. Good Friday collection will be on April 2

Bins are to be set out at the curb by 7:00 am Landfill Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am—3:30pm Sat: 9am—1pm

Landfill Closures: April 18, Friday—Good Friday April 21, Monday – Easter Monday May 18, Monday—Victoria Day

Recycling Contact: Miller Waste 1-855-752-3257 | area3@millerwaste.ca Contact Residential Residential Bin Replacement & General Information: www.circularmaterials.ca/ON Info Commercial Recycling & Bin Replacement Contact: wastemgt@arnprior.ca 8

Garbage Contact for all: Topps Environmental Solutions 613-257-1195 | support@toppsenviro.ca

Arnprior + District Museum Papier-Mâché Workshop

Mar 29

Yulia Shtern builds beautiful multicoloured sculptures of animals using recycling. Come make your own sculpture alongside her and her art work. Let’s transform our recycled materials into a magical zoo!

Free | All ages | 10:00 - 11:30 am

Apr 4

Iranian egg painting Join Saba Zamani to paint your own eggs like they do in Iran.

Learn about the 4000 year-old Iranian egg painting tradition that celebrates Nowruz (Persian New Year/Spring Equinox) with a remarkable artist.

Free | All ages | 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Fiber Art Workshops Sundays in May we are inviting Jenny Croft to help us build a community of fiber folks in Arnprior! Jenny will walk us through processing fibre, spinning, and weaving on the using wool donated by a local sheep farmer!

Registration required | $10 per person/workshop 18+ | May 17, 24, and 31 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm

May 30

May

Noche Vibes Explore healing practices from different traditions throughout the day and into the evening at our new Día y Noche edition of Vibefest.

Yoga, breath, music, and dance.

Free | All ages | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Follow Arnprior + District Museum on Facebook and Instagram for more details and more events!

Building Permit Quiz

Think you know if you do or don’t need a building permit?

Test your skills with this quiz.

True or False, a building permit is needed to build a: 1. Fence True or False 2. House True or False 3. Dog House True or False 4. Basement Apartment True or False 5. Little Library True or False 6. Pool True or False 7. Deck True or False 8. Shed True or False 9. Finishing a Basement True or False 10. Tree House True or False Go to arnprior.ca/building for more information, guides or to apply for a permit online.

Open Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

35 Madawaska St 613-623-4902 museum@arnprior.ca

Calling All Vendors Vendor applications are now open for the 2026 Arnprior Market for: Farmers Non-Farmers Youth Booth (Free) Community Booth (Free) We offer daily, half-season and seasonal vendor options.

Learn more or apply at arnprior.ca/market

Applications are also open for vendor opportunitues at Town Events. Learn more at arnprior.ca/events

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Answers: 1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.F 6.T 7.T 8.T if more than 15m²(161 sq. ft.) 9.T 10.F

Emergency Preparedness Week May 3-9, 2026 How much water does your family need for 72 hours?

Experience has shown it can take 72 hours or more to mobilize a significant relief effort during an emergency.

Canadians are encouraged to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours – that’s 3 days – of an emergency. This lets emergency workers focus on people in urgent need.

Water is a vital resource that you need to have for all family members and pets. In an emergency, you may have no water coming from taps, or the water may not be safe to consume. Access to a store isn’t always possible, and water stock at stores may be depleted quickly. It is estimated that a person will need roughly 2 litres for drinking and 2 litres for food preparation/hygiene daily. For a 3-day (72-hour) period, this equals 12 litres (3 gallons) per person. The standard 24 bottle case you can buy at any store is 12 liters of water.

Keep water in a cool, dry place and replace it annually.

Use smaller bottles for easier handling.

Include water purification tablets or unscented household chlorine bleach in the kit.

Ensure extra water is allotted for pets.

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# of people in household

12 litres of water

= litres of water

This is what you should have on hand for your 72 hour kit

This emergency preparedness week the Town is challenging you to prep enough water for your household incase of an emergency.

Share a picture to social media with the hashtag #arnpriorprepared to encourage others.

See what else should be in your 72 hour kit at www.getprepared.gc.ca

New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Rules Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless, and deadly gas. Keeping your family safe means ensuring you have working CO alarms properly installed in your home. New requirements came into effect on January 1, 2026, that expand where CO alarms must be placed in existing homes.

Does your home, cottage or rental have: A fuel-burning appliance (like a furnace, water heater, or stove that uses natural gas, propane, oil, or wood).

A fireplace.

An attached garage.

Air for heating that comes from a fuel-burning appliance not contained within the home (e.g., an appliance in a utility shed).

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If you checked any of the above you must install a CO alarm in these two locations: 1. Adjacent to each sleeping area (near all bedrooms).

2. On every storey (floor) of your home, including storeys that do not have a sleeping area.

The Best BBQs are Fire Safe 1 Clean rust and debris from burner ports 2 Check for damaged hoses 3 Apply a water/soapmix to all connections.

Bubbles means there’s a leak

Safety Tips: Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.

The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.

Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grill and in trays below the grill.

Never leave your grill unattended.

Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

Charcoal Grills There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.

If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.

Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.

There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.

When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.

Did you know you need a permit for all open air burning?

Get your free permit today at www.arnprior.ca/burnpermit

Propane Grills Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year by applying a light soap and water solution to the hose and look for bubbles.

If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department.

If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.

The Arnprior Fire Department | 67 Meehan Street Emergency | 9-1-1 Back-up Fire Emergency Number | 613-623-4141 Non Emergency Number | 613-623-4231 ext. 2

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