Arnprior Life - Summer 2024

Message from the Mayor

Hello Arnprior,

I am so glad the warmer weather is upon us providing ample opportunity to enjoy all that Arnprior has to offer from the beautiful waterfront and trails to the many events and activities happening all summer long.

As always staff have packed this issue full of important information for residents from recreation activies, event details (pg. 6), and tips to keep you safe this summer.

This summer I hope you take advantage of all that the Town of Arnprior has to offer, from our many annual events such as the Dragon Boat Festival and Cultural Night Market (pg. 6), to our stunning outdoor spaces such as the Robert Simpson Park Beach and the newly paved and lighted waterfront trail.

Have a wonderful Summer and remeber I am only a phone call or e-mail away!

Lisa McGee, Mayor lmcgee@arnprior.ca | 613-322-0271

Upcoming Billing

Due Dates

Water/Wastewater: July 31, 2024 3rd Tax Installment: August 30, 2024

For more information on paying your bills, visit arnprior.ca/waterbills or arnprior.ca/taxbills or contact Town Hall at 613-623-4231

Are you Moving?

Avoid being billed for water you did not consume! If you are moving in or out of a property with municipal water services, complete the “open or close an account form“ as soon as your closing date has been confirmed. Find the form at www.arnprior.ca/

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

Upcoming Council Meetings:

June 24, 2024

July 8, 2024 August 26, 2024

Become a Lifeguard

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid

July 8-12 | Monday-Friday | 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Bronze Cross

July 15-19 | Monday-Friday | 8:00 am-12:00 pm

National Lifeguard-Pool and Standard First Aid with CPR C

July 22-26 | Monday-Friday | 8:00 am-5:00 pm

National Lifeguard-Pool Recertification

July 26 | Friday | 12:00 pm-5:00 pm

National Lifeguard-Waterfront

July 2-4 | Tuesday-Thursday| 8:30 am-4:30 pm

National Lifeguard-Waterfront Recert

July 4 | Thursday | 11:30 am-4:30 pm

Aqua Fitness

Switch up your fitness routine with one of our many aqua fitness classes! These classes are great for people of all ages and abilities. Since they are done in the water, they are much better for your joints while still getting your heart rate pumping!

We offer a variety of classes during the week to suit all schedules and we have a drop-in options.

Aqua Fit | Excel Water Fit | Aqua Jogging

Swimming Lessons

Tuesday & Thursday Session Options

July 2-30 | August 1-29

Monday to Friday Options

July 2-12 | July 15-25 |

July 29-August 9 | August 12-22

Registration is now open. View the schedule and register online at www.arnprior.ca/swimming

Nick Smith Centre | 77 James Street Phone: 613-623-7301

Email: recreation@arnprior.ca Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:30 am-9:00 pm Friday 8:30 am-8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Program Registration Tips

Browse and register for programs online at www.arnprior.ca/registration or at the Nick Smith Centre

Some programs fill up quickly! Here are some tips for successful registration:

1. Create your online account before registration day.

2. Ensure you can access your account before registration day.

3. Ensure your credit card/visa debit 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.

Visa Debit and Mastercard Debit are now accepted for online registration.

Recreation Programs

Youth Programs

Youth Nights | Ages 8-13

Friday night programming where youth have a safe place to participate in themed programs.

Two Fridays a month | 6:00-8:00 pm

Resident: $10 | Non-Resident: $15

Junior Youth Nights | Ages 4-7

Once a month themed programing for for junior youth.

Friday | 5:00-6:30 pm

Resident: $10 | Non-Resident: $15

Youth Pickleball | Ages 8-14

Guided by Recreation Staff and deisgned to be a fun and entry level program to the sport.

Thursday | 6:00-7:00 pm | Starting July 4

Resident $60 | Non-Resident $90

Craft Program | Ages 4-15

Monthly make-and-take crafting at the Nick Smith Centre with pizza sponsored by Dominos

Tuesday | 5:00-6:30pm

Resident: $20 | Non-Resident: $30

Free Park Program | Age 4+

Join us at a variety of local parks this summer for fun programing! Monday, Wednesday, Fridays in July and August. Visit arnprior.ca/parkprogram for the schedule of parks and to register.

Preschool Explorers | Ages 2+

Monday, Wednesday + Friday | 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Resident: $10/Day | Non-Resident: $15/Day Drop in options and multi day discounts available.

Summer Camps

Camp Wanna-Go | Ages 4-10

Runs weekly from July 2-August 23

Operating primarily out of the Nick Smith Centre with adventure days each week.

8:30 am-3:30 pm with a late pick-up option

Resident $200/week, Non-resident $300/week

Museum Camp | Ages 4-12

Through immersive, playful learning programs, participants will make new discoveries about heritage, art and science.

8:30 am-3:30 pm with a late pick-up option

Resident $200/week, Non-resident $300/week

Drop In Programs

Visit arnprior.ca/dropin to see the weekly schedule.

Pickleball | Ages 16+

Mondays 2:30-4:00 pm

Tuesday 1:00-2:30 pm, 2:30-4:00 pm, 7:00-9:00pm

Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm, Thursdays 1:00-2:30 pm, 2:30-4:00pm

Sundays 5:00-7:00 pm

Drop in fees: Residents: $4, Non-residents: $6

Badminton | Open to all Ages

Monday 7:00-10:00 pm

Sunday 7:30-10:30 pm

Drop in fees: Residents: $4, Non-residents: $6

Table Tennis | Open to all Ages

Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm

Drop in fees: Residents: $4, Non-residents: $6

All Age Programs

Dragon Boating

Spend your morning on the beautiful Ottawa River

Wednesdays at 10:00 am | Starting June 26

$80/10 weeks

Co-nnect’s Yoga in the Park!

With diverse offerings and practices from teachers in Arnprior and neighbouring areas, diving deep into yoga, movement, and wellness with inclusivity, accessibility, and oodles of fun.

Free thanks to community sponsors and fundraisers

Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm | Robert Simpson Park July 3 - August 31

Ringette & Hockey Camps | Ages 5-12

Ringette: August 12-16

Hockey: August 19-23

Nick Smith Centre 8:30 am-4:00 pm

Resident $375, Non-resident $480

Theatre Kids Camp | Ages 5-12

Join Ottawa Valley Theatre Kids as we explore the world of drama and the arts in a fun, camp environment at St. John XXIII Elementary School led by certified arts educators.

Age 5-8 (July 8-12), 9:00 am-12:00 pm, $135

Ages 9-12 (July 15-19), 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $210

Check online for special PA Day and Holiday Swim Schedules

Lane Swim | Ages 14+

Public Swimming

For individuals aged 14 plus who understand lane etiquette and can complete continuous laps 7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm (1/2 pool) 7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm (1/2 pool) 1:00 pm (1/2 pool) 7:30 pm (1/2 pool) 7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm (1/2 pool)

Public Swim (1/2 Pool) | All ages

unstructured

Senior Swim (1/2 Pool) | Ages 60+

Unstructured swim time 1:00 pm

Drop In Aqua Fitness Programs 9:00 am Aquafit 1:00 pm Excel Water Fit 9:00 am Aqua Jogging 9:00 am Aquafit 1:00 pm Excel Water Fit

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.

Download the Arnprior App and turn on Event Notifications for reminders about upcoming events in Town.

Swimming Schedule

am

am

pm (1/2 pool) 1:00 pm (1/2 pool) 7:30 pm (1/2 pool)

(July 2-September 1, 2024)

Schedule subject to change please confirm at www.arnprior.ca/swimming or call 613-623-7301

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Public Skating Schedule

(June

1-September 1,

All skates and shinny games are 50 min. Times are subject to change due to facility availability. Always check online prior to arriving at www.arnprior.ca/skating.

Public Shinny Schedule (June 1-September, 2024)

Individuals seeking participation in Shinny Hockey or Shinny Ringette are required to enroll in the Shinny Membership to complete an annual waiver. This new requirement takes approximately five minutes, and we strongly advise completing the waiver online beforehand ensuring prompt access to the arena.

Environmental

Household Hazardous Waste Depot Closes August 24th

Household Hazardous Waste can be disposed at the Depot located at the Town of Renfrew’s landfill at 376 Bruce Street in Renfrew, ON.

Drop off is FREE for all Arnprior residential customers.

Garbage and Recycling Schedules can be found at www.arnprior.ca

Download the Arnprior App and turn on notifications for reminders on which recycling week it is and any collection changes. For any recycling collection inquires or questions, please contact: Topps Environmental at help@toppsenv.com | 613-257-1195

How Much Food Do You Waste?

Reminder to keep an eye out for

Noxious Weeds on public property and report to the Town so we can safely treat these areas with our Eco-friendly Weed Control Program.

In Canada, 63% of the food we throw away could have been eaten. Canada is among the most wasteful countries in the world and most of the waste could be avoided, recycled or composted. Canada has goals to decrease waste by 30% by 2030 and 50% by 2040, to end plastic waste by 2040, and to reduce landfill methane emissions by 50% by 2030. Reaching these goals will require ambitious and immediate actions to reduce waste.

Please submit any sightings to : https://form.foreaction.cloud/submit/arnprior

Furthermore, the key to eliminating methane gases from landfill is to remove organics from the waste stream. Edible food waste makes up a large portion of landfilled organics and could be prevented in the first place. Canada has committed to Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030. Remaining organics could be diverted through source separation to compost in an oxygen-rich environment so that no methane is generated during decomposition or anaerobic digestion in-vessel so no methane escapes. This is doable and should be a primary objective of any climate-friendly solution for waste management.

GoGo squeeZ® Snack Pouch Free Recycling Program

We accept all brands of plastic snack pouches and caps at out 3 drop -off locations

Easy ways to reduce Food Waste:

1)Nick Smith Centre

• Create a weekly meal plan / grocery list, plan for 2-3 meals each week

• Check your fridge before shopping and don’t shop hungry!

2)Library

Hazardous Waste Depot Opens May 4th - August 24th

• Buy local and in-season food to reduce transportation and have fresher food for longer

• Store food properly:

3)Town Hall

• Use correct temperature zones in fridge

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) can be disposed at the HHW Depot which is hosted at the Town of Renfrew’s landfill at 376 Bruce Street in Renfrew, ON.

• Do not store Climacteric Foods together they produce ethylene gas which causes them and other fruit around them to ripen quicker (e.g. Let bananas have their own spot, don’t store potatoes and onions together, and keep apples in a designated part of the fridge.

• Download Anti-waste Apps

Drop off of HHW at the Site is FREE for all Arnprior residential customers.

• Too Good to Go and FlashFood—these apps sell food close to their expiry date at a discounted price which helps eliminate food waste at the Grocery Stores.

Arnprior + District Museum

Fire Safety

Open Air Burning

Open Air Burning is regulated in the Town of Arnprior and a permit is required before any burning takes place. In order to receive a “Permit To Burn”, a resident would be required to review Municipal By-Law No. 697419. Provided the resident is able to meet all of the provisions of By-Law No. 6974-19, they can apply for an Open Air Burning Permit.

The Open Air Burning Permit process has moved to a new online portal in 2024.

Apply online at www.arnprior.ca/burnpermit

Note: Tenants must provide written consent from their current property owners through the BurnPermit system. A valid email address for the property owner is required. Those property owners without email addresses can reach out to the Arnprior Fire Department by telephone at 613-623-4231 ext. 2 to be issued their open air burning permit.

Residents are asked to notify the fire department of their plan to enjoy their recreational fire by calling the toll-free on-line portal at 1-877-716-4404.

Please remember to be considerate of your neighbours and the community around you. Be diligent and protect other properties from by-products of combustion such as nuisance smoke and sparks.

Should a complaint be received regarding open air burning, a Fire Official or By-law Enforcement Officer will respond to inspect the burning conditions. If you are found to be violating the terms of By-law 6974-19, the fire will be extinguished and you may be subject to fines.

To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the Office of the Fire Marshal recommends attending public fireworks displays hosted by your municipality or other responsible organization. If you still choose to have a family fireworks or an informal neighbourhood display, check with the municipality about local By-laws regarding the use of fireworks and follow the important safety information below

Here are some important safety tips to be followed:

• Appoint a responsible person to be in charge. Only adults who are aware of the hazards and essential safety precautions should handle and discharge fireworks.

• Light only one firework at a time and only when they are on the ground. Never try to light a firework in your hand or re-light dud fireworks. For dud fireworks, it is best to wait 30 minutes and soak them in a bucket of water. Dispose of them in a metal container.

• Discharge fireworks well away from combustible materials like buildings, trees and dry grass.

• Keep onlookers a safe distance away, upwind from the area where fireworks are discharged.

• Carefully read and follow the label directions on fireworks packaging.

• Always keep a water hose or pail of water close by when discharging fireworks.

• Discharge fireworks only if wind conditions do not create a safety hazard.

• Keep sparklers away from children. Sparklers burn extremely hot and can ignite clothing, cause blindness and result in severe burns. As the sparkler wire remains hot for some minutes after burnout, it should be immediately soaked in water to avoid injury.

• If someone gets burned, run cool water over the wound for three to five minutes and seek medical attention, if necessary. For more info please contact:

Cory Nicholas, Deputy Chief/Fire Prevention & Protection Officer, 613-623-4231 x.1837 | cnicholas@arnprior.ca

BE DAM SAFE.

Bobbi the Buoy says:

“When exploring Ontario’s great outdoors, be sure to avoid danger zones near dams and hydro stations and respect all warning signs and barriers.”

Stay Clear. Stay Safe.

Follow the rules for family fun.