Chris Couper, Councillor for Town of Arnprior

The Town of Arnprior has proclaimed April 2, 2026, as World Autism Awareness Day and encourages all residents to participate in activities in the community as we recognize and celebrate the unique differences and needs of others. The Arnprior & District Museum clock tower will be lit blue for the month of April to bring awareness.

Read the full proclamation here: https://ow.ly/klSU50YATKV

Watch the United Nations Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value event here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0bsm4f3KTIpDrs0ihRRx1BF

The winter edition of Arnprior Life is now available online! Learn about some of the Town's many services, programs and events happening this winter. Printed copies will be available at Town facilities next week. Read it here www.arnprior.ca/arnpriorlife

Today we celebrate the incredible women who work for the Town across all departments. Your leadership, compassion, and dedication strengthen our community every day. Happy International Women’s Day!

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Our flags are at half mast as we mourn the senseless killings in Tumbler Ridge, BC. As an educator and as a parent, there are no words to describe the horror of this tragedy.

Prayers are with those affected, including those who will be forever scarred by these events.

The Town of Arnprior joins Canadians in mourning those lost in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia and extending our sincere sympathies to the families, friends and neighbours of those affected. Flags at Town Hall will be lowered to half-mast until February 17th as the nation mourns with the community.

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s Council Highlights! These informal recaps help residents catch up with Council meetings in just a few minutes. Read the latest update at: https://www.arnprior.ca/en/news/council-highlights-february-9-2026.aspx

Have a story to tell? Arnprior and District Museum is inviting residents to share a neighbourhood story. A small number will be featured on our social media channels.

Camp Wanna-Go summer day camp is live! This year features many new additions and a full summer of exciting activities.
Registration opens on March 2 for residents and March 4 for non-residents. View the full camp details now at Arnprior.ca/WannaGo

The Town of Arnprior 2026 Budget was adopted February 2nd, 2026. The process to adoption included public consultations on December 3, 2025, budget proposal by the Mayor on January 12, 2026, and budget deliberations on February 2, 2026.

The 2026 Budget was adopted with a 3.00% municipal tax rate increase, which will generate an additional $390,000 of revenue to help support increasing operating costs and capital investment. This increase helps address inflationary pressures along with supporting growth needs for effective service delivery. The Town’s strong commitment to our “pay-as-you-go” financial model allows for general additional contributions to reserves to help support the Town’s strategic goals for asset management, while still investing in infrastructure renewal and community initiatives.

Mayor Lisa McGee stated “The 2026 budget process was collaborative and generated a budget that supports service delivery, addresses growth needs, infrastructure renewal and generates savings for the future.”

The 2026 capital budget undertakes some exciting new projects, including:
• Construction of a Dog Park at McLean Park;
• Revitalization of the Skate Park at a new location beside the Nick Smith Centre;
• Construction of a multi-use path along Madawaska Blvd including streetscape;
• Robert Simpson Park Revitalization (Phase 1A) which includes landscaping, pathways, new play structure, swings and splashpad.

This year will also see continued work on major infrastructure projects including:
• Daniel St sanitary sewer upsizing and Albert St full reconstruction including sanitary sewer upsizing and separation.
• Replacement of the Water Filtration Plant Clearwell #1.
• Design of the future reconstruction of Third Avenue.

Learn more and view the budget at www.arnprior.ca/budget

Some individuals are at higher risk during an extreme cold event. Check on your vulnerable friends, family, and neighbours. ❄️🥶

Arnprior Town Council meets tonight (January 26th) at 6:30PM EST. A full listing of agenda and information packages, can be found at the links below:

One of the exciting advancements of the past several years has been that Arnprior Town Council meetings are all broadcast live online as well as being open in-person to the public. During the past year, we have made significant investments in audio-visual equipment to ensure this medium is accessible for all residents.

Agenda Package #1: https://calendar.arnprior.ca/meetings/Detail/2026-01-26-1830-Regular-Meeting-of-Council/8c05d2c3-f74c-456b-a4c9-b3da00def014

Agenda Package #2: https://calendar.arnprior.ca/meetings/Detail/2026-01-26-1830-Regular-Meeting-of-Council/58462764-ac78-4c87-8164-b3db012c6ba1

All Links:
https://calendar.arnprior.ca/meetings/Detail/2026-01-26-1830-Regular-Meeting-of-Council

You can tune in live by selecting the live stream at : https://www.youtube.com//streams

Town of Arnprior This is the official YouTube channel for the Town of Arnprior. The meeting videos posted here are not the official record of the Town of Arnprior. You can view the official agenda packages and minutes for Council and Committee meetings on the Town's Website (https://arnprior.ca/town/).