Message from the Mayor
What a busy and wonderful 2024! I am proud of all that we have accomplished over the last year and look forward to the year ahead as we embark on our NSC rink revitalization project to replace the aging infrastructure, improve accessibility and create new meeting and storage spaces. You can learn more about the project on our website and follow along on our socials as we go.
The Town has also started our annual budget process. I encourage you to take the time to attend or watch the budget meetings to learn more about where your tax dollars go, and for you to provide your thoughts on how tax dollars are allocated.
Winter tends to be the time when we like to hide away but there is so much to do this season. With fun events like World Junior exhibition hockey games, free holiday skating, and activities such as sledge hockey and the return of Wintermission, there is no shortage of things to help residents enjoy this chilly season. Take a few minutes to read through this guide to learn about the activities happening in Arnprior this winter.
If you still have some presents to check off your list, I encourage you to shop local when possible. We have great local businesses, happy to assist by offering amazing experiences and creating some incredible holiday memories. I wish you and your family a very happy holiday season,
Lisa McGee,
Mayor lmcgee@arnprior.ca
| 613-623-4231 x.1815
Upcoming Billing Due Dates
Water/Wastewater: January 31st
1st Tax Installment: February 29th
For more information on paying your bills, visit arnprior.ca/waterbills, arnprior.ca/taxbills or contact Town Hall at 613-623-4231.
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Did You Know?
Getting Married?
The Town of Arnprior issues marriage licenses and performs wedding ceremonies.
Learn more at arnprior.ca/marriage
Commissioners of Oaths are available at Town Hall to commission your documents. The person(s) swearing the affidavit must appear before the Commissioner with proper identification.
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 arnprior.ca/commissioning.
2025 Budget Process
Annually, the Council of the Town of Arnprior considers public feedback in the budget process. The 2025 budget consultation meeting will be held Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers. Residents are encouraged to review the draft budget published at arnprior.ca/budget.
The 2025 Budget process will take place in Council Chambers on the following tentative dates/time:
, 2025 at 6:30 PM – Tabling of the Draft 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
, 2025 at 5:00 PM – Budget Deliberations
, 2025 at 5:00 PM – Budget Deliberations (if needed)
, 2025 – Adoption of the Final 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
Agenda packages are available on the Friday before Council meetings on the Town’s website at arnprior.ca/meetings. All Council meetings are livestreamed and published on the Town’s YouTube channel at
Council Meetings
December 4th and 9th
January 13th and 27th
February 3rd, 4th, 10th and 24th
Meetings of Council and its Advisory Committees are open to the public. You can also watch Council meetings on the Town’s YouTube channel.
To view Council agendas, minutes or recordings of live or past Council meetings visit arnprior.ca/meetings
New Winter Parking Regulations
Council has adopted a new Traffic and Parking By-Law that includes changes to the winter parking restrictions. This new by-law will come into effect on November 15th.
Winter parking restrictions prohibit parking on all streets and municipal parking lots from November 15th to March 31st between the hours of 12:00 am (midnight) and 7:00 am.
If you require additional parking over the winter months, the Town has created overnight winter parking spaces in specific municipal parking lots. Please visit the Town’s Website to learn more about these overnight winter parking spaces, as well as the new by-law.
Recreation
Junior Programs
Nick Smith Centre | 77 James Street 613-623-7301
recreation@arnprior.ca
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Preschool Explorers | Ages 2+ and toliet trained Drop-off program where your preschooler can learn to socialize, share, and communicate with peers. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Drop-in and discounted price options
Ready, Set, Go! | Ages 0-6
Operated by Arnprior EarlyON, this gross motor skills program provides a warm and safe place to bring your little one. Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30am in the community hall. This is a free, drop-in program.
Youth Art Programs
Drama Lab | $125
12 week program designed to introduce participants to a broad range of topics in the dramatic arts.
Ages 6-8: 5:15 - 6:15 pm Ages 9-11: 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Young Actors Academy | Ages 12-15 12 week program that embarks on a comprehensive exploration into acting techniques and stagecraft. Tuesdays: 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Youth Club
All events are free to Youth Club Members with the exception of the Afterschool Program. Visit arnprior.ca/YouthClub for the full schedule.
Youth Night | Resident $10, Non-Resident $15
Ages 8-13: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Friday: twice-monthly)
Ages 4-7: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Friday: monthly)
Drop the kids off for fun featuring themed activities where kids can be kids in a safe and inclusive environment.
Craft Program | Resident $20, Non-Resident $30
Sledge Hockey | Open to all Ages
Equipment provided Sundays: 10:30 am
Resident $20, Non-Resident $30
*Free to Youth Club Members
Camps | Ages 4-10
This make and take program features seasonal crafts and free pizza from Arnprior Dominos! Tuesdays at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Tuesday: monthly)
Afterschool Program | Exclusive to Youth Club
Ages 4-13 | $3/day
Actvities designed to embrace active play and creativity. Monday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm at St. John XXIII School
Wednesday 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm at the Nick Smith Centre Thursday 2:30 pm - 5:00pm at the Arnprior Museum
Holiday Camp | Resident $160, Non-Resident $240 PA Day Camp | Resident $40, Non-Resident $60 December 30-31, January 2-3: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm January 31, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
March Break Camp | Resident $200, Non-Resident $300 For more information, go to arnprior.ca/programs March 11-15, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Browse and register for programs online at arnprior.ca/registration
Adult Drop
Pickleball
Sundays: 5:00 pm
In Programs | Resident: $4, Non-Resident: $6
Mondays: 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm, Tuesdays: 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Wednesdays: 5:30 pm, 7 pm Thursdays: 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Badminton
Tuesdays and Sundays: 7:00 pm
Adult Programs
Conditioning and Balance | Free
Table Tennis
Mondays: 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm Fridays: 2:30 pm
Our drop in programs are 1.5hr time slots, and co-ed for ages 16+.
Visit arnprior.ca/dropin to see the weekly schedule.
Crafts & Craft | Resident: $25, Non-Resident: $37.50 Low impact exercise designed to help Make a craft and enjoy a craft (beer) from Cold Bear Brewing Co. improve balance and strength. This is a 19+ event.
Monday/Friday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday/Thursday 8:15 am - 9:15 pm
Swimming Lessons
Fridays: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The swimming lesson schedule will be visible online starting December 2. All registrations open at 9:00 am on the dates indicated below:
Aquafit, Adult Lessons, and Greyfish Registration: Kids Swimming Lessons Registration: Resident: December 16 | Non-Resident: December 18 Resident: December 17 | Non-Resident: December 19
Interested in becoming a lifeguard?
National Lifeguard Instructor | Saturday and Sunday | January 11 and 12 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid | Sundays | January to March | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bronze Cross | Sundays | January to March | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bronze Cross Recertification | March | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid with CPR C | May 2 to 4, and May 9 to 11 | Times Vary
National Lifeguard Recertification | May 11 | 1: 00 pm - 5:00 pm
Public Swimming
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 Children aged 6 to 10 must demonstrate their ability to swim 2 pool widths uninterrupted to be permitted to swim unaccompanied.
Lane Swim
For individuals aged 14+ who understand lane etiquette and can complete continuous laps
Parent & Tot Swim
For guardians aged 16+ with children 5 and under in the shallow end. Max 2 children per guardian
Unstructured swim for all ages
Senior Swim
Unstructured swim for individuals aged 60+
Therapy Swim (Half Pool)
am 8:00 am 12:00 pm 7:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00 pm (1/2 pool) 7:30 pm (1/2 pool) 7:00 8:00 12:00
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Ideal for those with chronic pain/illness or recovery 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00
Aqua Fitness Class 9:00 am Aquafit 1:00 pm Excel Water Fit
pm Aqua Jogging 6:30 pm Aqua Bootcamp
Public Skating Schedule
Public Shinny Schedule
Ringette (Age 8 -12) 4:00 pm 3:00 pm Minor (Age 8-12) 3:00 pm 3:30 pm Junior (Age 13-15) 3:30 pm
Adult (Age 16+) 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 12:00 pm
Womens (Age 16+) 9:30 pm
All skates, swims and shinny games are 50 minutes. Times are subject to change due to facility availability. Always check online prior to arriving at arnprior.ca/skating and arnprior.ca/swimming The Town has 3 outdoor rinks open daily 7:00 am - 9:30 pm depending on
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Recycling and Garbage Collection
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Christmas Lights Contest
Be part of our annual Christmas Lights Contest and help spread the holiday spirit throughout Arnprior! Whether it is your home, business, school, church or club let’s light up Arnprior this holiday season. arnprior.ca/christmaslights
Youth Club Events
Pool Party December 7, 2024
Family Games Day February 8, 2025
Road to the World Juniors
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Learn more about Youth Club on Page 4.
Arnprior has been selected to host Team Latvia with their training camp taking place at the Nick Smith Centre. Latvia will play Team Switzerland on December 23rd at 7:00pm at the Nick Smith Centre as part of their camp.
The Nick Smith Centre will also see an exhibition game between Team Kazakhstan and Team Germany on December 19 at 7:00pm. Learn more and purchase tickets at arnprior.ca/WJC
Holiday Swim and Skates
Join us every day for additional public swims and free skates! View the holiday swim and skate schedule at arnprior.ca/registration
FamFest
Join us on February 17th at the Nick Smith Centre as we celebrate Family Day with free activities for the whole family. From the ice to the pool to the Community Hall, there will be something for all families to enjoy.
Wintermission
Foster a healthy and active lifestyle while embracing the recreation spaces and programs our community offers. Take advantage of programs and events in Arnprior and the outdoor facilities you can visit this winter. arnprior,ca/wintermission
Live, Love, Local
Remember to shop local this holiday season. We have a large variety of local businesses with great products and experiences perfect for gifting! Collect stamps while you shop for a chance to win a $100 gift certifciate every month! Learn more at arnprior.ca/shop-local
Winter
Stay up to date with all community events at calendar.arnprior.ca
Submit your own events to be featured!
Arnprior + District Museum
Come visit our collections! Arnprior + District Museum features belongings from local folks who spun fibre. This yarn winder and spinning wheel, donated by Liz Cambell, was used by Jane Elizabeth Sparrow, otherwise known as Aunt Jenny. Born in May of 1874 (Fitzroy, ON), Aunt Jenny lived next to St Mark’s Anglican Church in Pakenham.
It is believed that the first Sparrow to come to Canada was Aunt Jenny’s grandfather, John “Soldier” Sparrow (1785-1855). He served in the British military during the War of 1812. He was wounded and taken prisoner in 1813, and invalided back to England. He returned to Canada in 1815 with his wife and children.
We have drop spindles made by Arnprior’s Ian Bartlett for you to try spinning. Book a time to visit the museam and explore historic fibre tools. Reach out or follow our Facebook and Instagram channels to hear about future classes.
Learn more at arnprior.ca/museum
Facility Closures
Town Hall Nick Smith Centre Museum
Dec. 24th: Closed at Noon
Dec. 25th: Closed
Dec. 26th: Closed
Dec. 31st: Closed at Noon
Jan. 1st: Closed
Dec. 24th: Closed at noon Closed Dec. 22nd - Jan. 8th
Dec. 25th: Closed
Dec. 26th: Closed Landfill
Dec. 31st: Closed at Noon
Jan. 1st: Closed
Dec. 25th: Closed
Dec. 26th: Closed
Jan. 1st: Closed
Winter Fire Hydrant Maintenance
Despite the best efforts of Town Staff snowfall may leave fire hydrants obstructed. The Arnprior Fire Department would like to remind you that a clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home - or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire.
If you feel up to it, you could perform a valuable public service by shoveling out and clearing any fire hydrants near your home during and after a snowstorm.
If you do choose to assist in keeping our Town safe, we would like to offer these suggestions:
• Know the location of all fire hydrants
• Make sure they are shoveled clear after • Clear away any snow and ice in the area drants, ensuring the snow is cleared a distance of three feet around the hydrant.
Renovating this Winter?
Did you know a building permit is required for many renovations in your home including adding walls, removing or opening up walls, or creating a new bedroom? A permit is not required for cosmetic renovations such replacing tiles or carpet, or painting.
Why do I need a building permit?
Building Officials review building permit applications to ensure what is proposed meets the Ontario Building Code (OBC). They also conduct inspections, making sure the work matches the approved plans. Keep in mind, insurance may not cover work done without permits and inspections, leaving you with extra costs following property damage or loss.
Why do our Building Officials do what they do?
- We make sure construction, and renovations are safe for you and your family.
- Your property is an investment. If your construction project doesn’t comply with the OBC, the value of your investment could be reduced. Learn More
Can’t find what you are looking for or want further information? Connect With Us!
Cooking Safety Starts With You
The Arnprior Fire Department would like to remind everyone of simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking.
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Ensure you have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food is prepared
Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food.
Remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop.
Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning this Winter
Do not run a fueled engine indoors, even if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not blocked. Clear snow away.
During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow build-up.
Only use a generator outdoors in a well ventilated location away from windows, doors, and vent openings.
Have heating equipment and chimneys inspected by a professional every year before cold weather sets in.
If you have any doubt about
fighting a small
fire…
Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from outside the home.
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