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County examines detour possibilities
By Steve NewmanEMC news - As Highway 417 expansion moves up through the Valley, more discussions are expected between Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and County of Renfrew officials to...
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Crash ends police chase
By Steve NewmanA high-speed chase on Highway 17 began after a man was reported to have left an Arnprior-area gas station without paying for his gas Tuesday afternoon. The chase ended...
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Redmen romp in Renfrew County track meet
By Steve NewmanThe Renfrew Collegiate Institute Raiders have won the Renfrew County high school track and field title 14 of the last 17 years. But it looks as if the present king is going...
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Mahusky, MacAulay share Larry Reynolds Award
By Steve NewmanA star middle-distance runner while attending high school in Barry's Bay, Larry Reynolds went on to become a teacher. He was only 28 when he died in a vehicular accident...
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Heritage radio to be added to Horton highway signs
By Steve NewmanValley Heritage Radio operations director Bill Parker had reason to smile. He left the May 1 meeting of Horton council after hearing council agreed to attach signs to each...
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Highway 17 overpass delays send traffic to the backroads
By Steve NewmanBridge-construction delays on Highway 17 have resulted in drastic increases in traffic and speeding on Goshen Road this spring. But Horton council hopes new speed-limit...
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Algonquins optimistic land claim treaty nearing approval
By Steve NewmanAn Ontario Aboriginal land claim hasn't resulted in a treaty settlement since 1924. But federal, Algonquin and provincial officials are hopeful one will be approved by the...
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New pork festival coming to Ottawa Valley this weekend
By Steve NewmanEMC events - The inaugural Hog Wild Pork Festival brings two days of food, information and entertainment to Renfrew this long May weekend. "We want to promote stuff in...
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New pork festival in the Valley McNab-Braeside fire department rib masters back for encore
By Steve NewmanEMC events - The inaugural Hog Wild Pork Festival brings two days of food, information and entertainment to Renfrew this long May weekend. "We want to promote stuff in...
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Slim win for Renfrew County
By Steve NewmanEMC news - The Slim Till You Win competition between Renfrew and Lanark counties has reached a tipping point. Last year, the battle between two counties with the poorest...
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Victims advocates receive Jubilee Medals
By Steve NewmanIt was a good week for members and supporters of Canadian Parents of Murdered Children (CPOMC) and Survivors of Homicide Victims. On April 20, Prime Minister Stephen Harper...
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Report details challenges facing rural municipalities
By Steve NewmanEMC news - Municipalities across Eastern Ontario are struggling financially because of a limited tax base, rising debt and a growing need for long-term infrastructure funding. Those...
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Arnprior invites county to 150th
By Steve NewmanEMC news - It was Renfrew's turn in 2008, and now it's Arnprior's year to celebrate 150 years of official town history. "Please accept this as an open invitation to attend...
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Carleton Place women among Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients
By Steve NewmanEMC News - It was a good month for members and supporters of Canadian Parents of Murdered Children (CPOMC) and Survivors of Homicide Victims. Friday, April 20, Prime Minister...
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Carleton Place women among Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients
By Steve NewmanEMC News - It was a good month for members and supporters of Canadian Parents of Murdered Children (CPOMC) and Survivors of Homicide Victims. Friday, April 20, Prime Minister...
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Carleton Place women among Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients
By Steve NewmanEMC News - It was a good month for members and supporters of Canadian Parents of Murdered Children (CPOMC) and Survivors of Homicide Victims. Friday, April 20, Prime Minister...
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Carleton Place women among Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients
By Steve NewmanEMC News - It was a good month for members and supporters of Canadian Parents of Murdered Children (CPOMC) and Survivors of Homicide Victims. Friday, April 20, Prime Minister...
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County's Active Transportation Strategy gathering momentum
By Steve NewmanEMC news - There's still a long ways to go to create a bigger and better active transportation infrastructure in Renfrew County, but the work has begun. Several members...
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We Are All Gold swim meet in the history books
By Steve NewmanEMC sports - The first try was a success. The We Are All Gold swim meet for about 55 athletes finished Sunday at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior with smiles on all sides. Coaches,...
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New support offered to parents of murdered children
By Steve NewmanIt has been a good month for members and supporters of Canadian Parents of Murdered Children (CPOMC) and Survivors of Homicide Victims. Last Friday, Prime Minister Stephen...
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