Message from the Mayor
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and had a chance to enjoy all the summer events and beautiful outdoor spaces Arnprior has to offer.
As usual, the recreation department has lots planned this fall to keep you active and busy from a final Movie in the Park and annual Haunted Hall (pg. 7) to Youth Club and fitness classes (pg. 4)!
The Fall is also a time to freshen up on fire safety with Fire Prevention Week and Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. Make sure you are doing everything you can to protect you and your family with the Fire Departments tips on page 10.
In October, we celebrate Local Government Week. I encourage you to learn about how you can get involved in your local government by keeping up to date with Council matters and sharing your feedback and opinions in the many engagement opportunities offered.
Have a wonderful Fall and remember I am only a phone call or e-mail away!
Lisa McGee, Mayor lmcgee@arnprior.ca | 613-322-0271
By-Law Enforcement
By-Law complaints can include:
Parking Issues | Property Standards
Animal Control | Sign & Merchandising DIsplay
Leaf & Yard Waste | Fireworks | Zoning | Noise
Filing a By-Law Complaint?
Submit a complaint through the Town’s online portal at www.arnprior.ca/complaints or call 613-809-7048 (local call)
• This is a voicemail service which logs the call to initiate the complaint process.
• Include necessary details: describe the problem, the location, your name, address and phone number. This information is required for documentation purposes.
• A By-Law Enforcement Officer will return your call within 2 business days.
Commissioner of Oaths Services
Commissioners are available at Town Hall during regular office hours to commission your documents. The person(s) swearing the affidavit must appear before the Commissioner with proper identification.
Please note that the Town of Arnprior does not have a Notary Public and cannot notarize documents. The Commissioner also cannot commission documents including, but not limited to, wills (including living wills and codicils), powers of attorney and documents relating to separation, custody, theft, finance, and/or real estate.
Learn more about what our commissioners can sign at www.arnprior.ca/commissioning.
Upcoming Billing Due Dates
Water/Wastewater: September 30th, 2024
November 29th, 2024
Final Tax Installment: November 29th, 2024
For more information on paying your bills, visit arnprior.ca/waterbills or arnprior.ca/taxbills or contact Town Hall at 613-623-4231
Council & Committee
Meetings
Did you know that meetings of Council and its Advisory Committees are open to the public? To view Council agendas, minutes or recordings of live or past Council meetings visit: www.arnprior.ca/meetings
Each Advisory Committee will meet on a monthly basis between September and November. Learn more at www.arnprior.ca/committees.
Upcoming Council Meetings:
Sept. 9th and 23rd, 2024
Oct. 15th and 28th, 2024 Nov. 12th and 25th, 2024
Recreation + Aquatics
Greyfish Masters Swim Club
This club is for adults 18 and older wanting to swim laps, compete in Ironman triathlons and National/ International Masters Meets. The focus is on improving stroke efficiency, speed, and overall fitness. Sign up to swim September to December.
Monday and Wednesdays | 7:30-8:50 pm
Resident: $174 | Non-Resident: $261
Saturdays | 7:30-8:50 am
Resident: $84 | Non-Resident: $126
Nick Smith Centre | 77 James Street Phone: 613-623-7301
Email: recreation@arnprior.ca Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am-9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Recreation Registration
Browse and register for programs online at www.arnprior.ca/registration or in person at the Nick Smith Centre.
Some programs fill up quickly! Here are some tips for successful online registration:
1. Create your online account before registration day.
2. Ensure you can access your account before registration day.
3. Ensure your payment information is on file or have money pre-loaded on your account at the Nick Smith Centre.
4. Know what program you would like to register for in advance.
5. If your preferred program is sold out, please join the waitlist.
Aquatic Registration
The swimming lesson schedule is visible online at www.arnprior.ca/registration.
Adult and Senior Registration: Currently open.
Childrens Swimming Lesson Registration: Resident: September 9th at 9:00 am
Non-Resident: September 11th at 9:00 am
We recommend creating an online account and reviewing the registration info as many classes fill within minutes.
Recreation Programs
Youth Programs
Preschool Explorers | Ages 2+
Get your little ones ready for school with free play, socialization, structured programs led by experienced Recreation Staff.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Resident: $8 | Non-Resident: $12 Discounts available
Ready, Set, Go! | Early Years
Arnprior EarlyON is in the Nick Smith Centre community hall for this motor skills program.
Tuesday | 10:00 am-11:30 am Free!
Drama Lab | Ages 6-11
Ottawa Valley Theatre Kids arts educators lead program designed to introduce participants to a broad range of topics in the dramatic arts.
Tuesday | 5:15-6:15 pm (Ages 6-8)
Tuesday | 6:15-7:15 pm (Ages 9-11)
Resident/Non-Resident: $125 for 12 weeks
Young Actors Academy | Ages 12-15
Youth in our Young Actors Academy will embark on a comprehensive exploration into acting techniques and stagecraft.
Tuesday | 7:15-8:30 pm
Resident/Non-Resident: $140 for 12 weeks
Drop In Recreation
Visit arnprior.ca/dropin to see the weekly schedule.
Pickleball | Ages 16+
Monday 2:30-4:00 pm
Tuesday 1:00-2:30 pm, 2:30-4:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm
Thursday 1:00-2:30 pm, 2:30-4:00pm
Sunday 5:00-6:30 pm
Drop in fees: Resident: $4, Non-Resident: $6
Badminton | All Ages
Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm
Sunday 7:00-10:00 pm
Drop in fees: Resident: $4, Non-Resident: $6
Table Tennis | All Ages
Monday 4:30-5:30 pm, 5:30-6:30 pm
Friday 2:30-3:30 pm
Drop in fees: Resident: $4, Non-Resident: $6
PA Day Camps
Nick Smith Centre | Ages 4-10
Full day camps when the kids have the day off!
Oct 11th & Nov 15th | 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Resident: $40 | Non-Resident: $60
Unless noted, programs are offered at the Nick Smith Centre at 77 James Street. Browse and register for programs online at www.arnprior.ca/registration or in person at the Nick Smith Centre.
Fitness Programs
Conditioning and Balance | Seniors
Offered through the Arnprior and District Family Health Team to help aging bodies.
Tuesday and Thursday | 8:15-9:15 am
Wednesday and Friday | 1:00-2:00 pm Free
Pilates | Ages 16+
Join Denise Wiese for a whole body workout!
Please bring your own mat.
Monday | 1:00-2:00 pm
Resident: $24/month | drop-in $8/class
Non-Resident: $36/month | Drop-in $12/class
Walk the Halls | All Ages
Free indoor walking at the Arnprior District High School.
Tuesday | 6:00-7:30 pm Beginning November 5th Free
Youth Club
Afterschool Program | Ages 4-13
Exclusive to Youth Club members, there are three afterschool program options including structured, free play, and homework help.
Monday 3:30-5:30 pm at St. John XXIII School
Wednesday 2:30-5:00 pm at Nick Smith Centre
Thursday 2:30-5:00 pm at the Museum
$3/day with Youth Club Membership
Craft Nights | Ages 4+
Make-and-take crafts following seasonal themes or trends. They run monthly from 5:00-6:30 pm
Sept. 17th | Jewelry Making
Oct. 8th | Pumpkin Decorating
Nov. 26th | Clay Structures
Free with Youth Club Membership
Resident: $20 | Non-Resident: $30
Sports Leagues
Volleyball | Ages 16+
Register a team or yourself as an individual in this 10-week indoor league. Games held at Walter Zadow.
Wednesday | 6:00-9:00 pm
Team: $300 | Individual: $75
Please note there are a variety of other sporting leagues in the community run by various organizations. For more information, visit www.arnprior.ca/communityrecreation
Adaptive Programs
Adaptive Global Sports Showcase | Ages 12+
Muscle and proprioception activation for skill acquisition and sports generalization for neurodivergent adults and teens of all abilitites (Independent or with your one 1:1 Support worker)
Wednesday | 5:30-6:30 pm
Resident: $20/class | Non-Resident: $30/class
Monthly registration required
Sledge Hockey | All Ages
Open to all ages and abilities with full equipment provided. This is a beginner recreational program.
Sunday | 10:30-11:30 am for 4 weeks
Free with Youth Club Membership
Resident: $20 | Non-Resident: $30
Junior Youth Nights | Ages 4-7
A fun night of socalization and play in a safe space. Once monthly from 5:00-6:00 pm.
Sept. 13th: Dodgeball
Oct. 18th: Talent Show
Nov. 22nd: Obstacle Course
Free with Youth Club Membership
Resident: $10 | Non-Resident: $15
Youth Nights | Ages 8-13
A fun night of socalization and play in a safe space. Twice monthly from 6:00-8:00 pm
Sept. 13th: Dodgeball | Sept. 27th: Survivor
Oct. 18th: Talent Show | Oct. 25th: Sports with a Twist
Nov.1: Scavenger Hunt | Nov. 22nd: Obstacle Course
Free with Youth Club Membership
Resident: $10 | Non-Resident: $15
Membership also includes the cost of activities in December and admission at two upcoming youth events on pg. 7.
Public Swimming
The swimming pool at the Nick Smith Centre will undergo temporary closure
Lane Swim | Ages 14+
For individuals who understand lane etiquette and can complete continuous laps
pm Public Swim | All ages
Unstructured swim time
Senior Swim | Ages 60+ Unstructured swim time
Parent & Tot Swim | Ages 16+ with children 5 and under
(1/2 pool)
Shallow end open. Max 2 children per guardian. 10:00 am (1/2 pool)
Therapy Swim | Ages 16+ (Half Pool)
Unstructured swim for rehabilitation exercises
Drop In Aqua Fitness Programs
pm
am Aquafit
Aquatic Admission Standards apply to all swims and pool rentals. Non-swimmers aged 10 and under and all children aged 5 and under must be accompanied by a guardian at least 16 years of age who is responsible for the direct supervision of the child and swimming within arm’s reach.
Children aged 6 to 10 must demonstrate their ability to swim 25 meters uninterrupted to be permitted to swim unaccompanied.
Public Skating Schedule
(Starting September 3, 2024)
pm
Skating & Shinny Fees
Public Shinny Schedule
(Starting September 3, 2024)
All skates and shinny games are 50 minutes. Times are subject to change due to facility availability. Always check online prior to arriving at www.arnprior.ca/skating.
Individuals seeking participation in Shinny Hockey or Ringette are required to enroll in a Shinny Membership to complete an annual waiver. This requirement takes approximately five minutes, and must be completed online beforehand ensuring prompt access to the arena.
Let’s get social! Follow
Swimming Schedule
(Starting September 9, 2024)
Aquafit
Excel Water Fit
Aqua Jogging
Aqua Bootcamp 9:00 am Aqua Jogging 9:00 am Aquafit 1:00 pm Excel Water Fit
Schedule subject to change please confirm at arnprior.ca/swimming or call 613-623-7301
Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
Holiday - Municipal Offices Closed Collection Day Shifted due to Holiday
Download the Arnprior App and turn on notifications for reminders on which recycling week it is and any collection changes.
All Leaf & Yard Waste must be at the curbside by 7:30am on day 1 of collection and placed in biodegradable paper bags.
Monday Collection Zone November 4 & 5
Tuesday Collection Zone November 7 & 8
Thursday Collection Zone November 11 & 12
Friday Collection Zone November 14 & 15
Garbage and Recycling Schedules can be found at www.arnprior.ca/collectionschedules For any recycling collection inquires or questions, please contact: Topps Environmental at help@toppsenv.com | 613-257-1195
while quantities last!
The Town is partnering with FoodCycle Science again to help Arnprior residents purchase a FoodCyclerTM countertop composter at a subsidized rate! There are also now three (3) bucket sizes available for purchase.
The diversion of food and organic waste from the landfill through composting at home is a way that our community can significantly reduce household emissions of carbon dioxide that contribute to Climate Change and extend the life of our landfill helping keep municipal services more affordable for all.
Learn more or order at www.arnprior.ca/foodcycler
Environmental Advisory Committee Survey
Do you want to help the Town and the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) set our environmental priorities for the coming years? The EAC Survey is now open until September 30th, 2024 at www.arnprior.ca/eacsurvey
Cemeteries
The Town of Arnprior strives to provide a cherished public space created out of devotion, pride and remembrance at its two municipal cemeteries. We request that family members, visitors, and historians abide by the following guidelines:
• Please ensure pets are always kept on a leash when visiting our cemeteries and are respectful of graves and monuments.
• Cut flowers may be removed at the discretion of the caretaker and the Town is not responsible for loss of/or damage to any articles left upon any lot or grave.
• Please help in maintaining an unobstructed, clean, and litter-free public space by placing refuse into the appropriate garbage cans placed around the cemetery.
To view the cemetery rules and regulations regarding the purchase of plots, burial or general information, visit www.arnprior.ca/cemetery.
Fire Safety
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day! Sept. 28th
“Saved by the Beep”, encourages you to learn more about smoke alarms, fire safety, and home fire escape planning and test your smoke alarms.
The Arnprior Fire Department will come to your home by appointment and test your smoke and CO alarms to ensure that they are working properly. The Arnprior Fire Department’s Home Fire and Life Safety Program runs Sept. 28, 2024 to Oct. 12, 2024. Schedule a visit online at www.arnprior.ca/savedbythebeep or call 613-623 4231 ext. 2 to book your appointment!
Why do I need a smoke alarm?
Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2024
Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a home fire, giving people the time to get out safe!
Most fatal fires occur at night when people are sleeping. A working smoke alarm will detect smoke, and sound to alert you. Effective March 1, 2006, it is the law for all Ontario homes to have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. This covers single family, semi-detached and town homes, whether owner-occupied or rented.
• Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
Where should I install smoke alarms?
Because smoke rises, it is recommended you place the alarms on the ceiling. Avoid ceilings near bathrooms, heating appliances, windows and ceiling fans. The smoke alarm should be installed between each sleeping area and the remainder of the building or where a sleeping area is served by a hallway, install the alarm in the hall. Always install the smoke alarm in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Fall Hydrant Flushing will run from September 1st - 30th. It may cause some rust from iron water pipes to be disturbed, which can result in temporary red discoloration of the drinking water, known as “red water”. This is normal, expected and temporary.
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 extension 2
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
November 1 – 7, 2024
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is called the silent killer because it cannot be seen or smelled. Take action to stay safe from CO poisoning. It can make a person feel sick and can even be deadly. Heating and cooking devices that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide. CO alarms should be installed outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. It is best to use interconnected alarms so that when one sounds, all CO alarms in the home sound. Test alarms every month.
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