Thank you to The Men's Shed for making the Arnprior Fire Department a hand-crafted podium for their ceremonies and events.

Decorations are the first thing to ignite in 900 reported home fires each year. Two of every five of these fires were started by a candle. Here are some important fire safety tips to consider when preparing for Halloween this year.

2026 Unofficial Election Results

There are only 2 hours left to vote. You can vote by phone, internet or at Town Hall until 8:00 pm. Results will be presented live at the Nick Smith Centre after 9:00 pm, live-streamed on Town's YouTube channel, and will be posted after being announced arnprior.ca/results

2928 People voted in advance of today! If you have not yet voted, you have until 8 pm to cast your vote online or by phone. If you need assistance or did not receive a voting PIN, please come to Town Hall (105 Elgin St. West) for assistance until 8 pm.

Today is the last day to vote in the 2026 Municipal Election! If you need assistance or have not received a PIN, please visit Town Hall from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm today.

A reminder that this week’s recycling collection is for Paper Fibres and Cardboard. Collection schedules can be found on the Town’s website at calendar.arnprior.ca/wastesc….

This week, you have learned how to repair your things and reuse things as many times as possible. But what if you need to buy something new? You can avoid purchasing new things – or anything at all – by borrowing and lending with your local community.

Take action to reduce your food waste by: •Planning meals and making a grocery list •Storing fruits and vegetables properly so they last longer •Getting creative with leftovers •Thinking about expiry dates •Compost leftover organics

The parking lot and roadway into Robert Simpson Park will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from Sunday, October 25th, at 9 pm until Friday, October 30th, at 4:30 pm.

Robert Simpson Park Phase 1A Update– Reopening Spring 2027 Learn more at arnprior.ca/refreshrsp

You can now recycle more in Arnprior! With recent changes to Ontario’s recycling program, Arnprior residents can now include paper-laminated packaging and flexible plastic packaging, foam packaging, tubes, small plastic containers, and aerosol containers in their bins.

The first batch of rain barrels was delivered this week! If you signed up at the Arnprior Market, please be patient as staff work on these as time allows, outside of their other responsibilities. Staff will be contacting those who registered as the barrels are completed.

•The best way to reduce the impact that we have on the environment is to make sure that we can use the gadgets that we already have in our pockets for as long as possible. •Consider donating or selling your electronic item instead of disposing them in your garbage. .

Our Youth Club got a sneak peek at our next Robert Simpson Park Refresh video. Find out what they are so excited about tomorrow.

The Nick Smith Centre pool, arenas and community hall will be closed, tomorrow, October 23 between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for maintenance.

As colder weather creeps in, Walk the Halls returns! This free program provides 90 mins of walking the hallways of the Arnprior District High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm. While free, this program requires registration. Learn more at Arnprior.ca/Programs

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What You Can Do •The easiest thing we can do is increase the average number of times our clothes are worn. •Be mindful of what and how much you’re buying, and what you do with your clothing afterward—small choices like these reduce our collective impact on the environment.

Does your kid think they can beat the timer? Friday's Youth Night is Mission Impossible where Youth Club goes through a full program of challenges. Free for members and open to those without for only $10 (non-resident rate applies). Join now at Arnprior.ca/YouthNight