Arnprior - News http://www.emcarnprior.ca Arnprior en-us Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Local+realtor+enters+race+for+mayor's+seat Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Local realtor enters race for mayor's seat The race for mayor heated up this week in Arnprior as local realtor Ted Kelly entered the race. Kelly, a broker with Royal Lepage in Arnprior, filed his nomination papers Tuesday, Sept. 7. This means he will be running against local businessman Doug Smith, who made his political intentions known back in January. As for incumber mayor Terry ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Plant+repair+approved+despite+cost+overrun Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Plant repair approved despite cost overrun EMC News - The final estimate for repairs to a damaged centrifuge are almost double original figures, Arnprior council learned during a special meeting held last Thursday.

The staff recommendation to approve the nearly $60,000 purchase order for Andritz Separation to complete repairs on the sewage dewatering system came under fire last week as ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Town+of+Arnprior+tries+to+build+bridge+over+troubled+water+bills Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Town of Arnprior tries to build bridge over troubled water bills EMC News - Many Arnprior residents got quite a shock when they received their most recent water bill and saw how much it said they owned the municipality.

Arnprior town council was under fire during the Aug. 23 meeting as more than 25 people expressed frustration with water bills that, in some cases, were three times what they were used to ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Lynn+Grinstead+steps+forward+in+race+for+council+seat Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Lynn Grinstead steps forward in race for council seat EMC News - To say Lynn Grinstead is a busy woman is an understatement. A tireless community volunteer, this working mother of four is now looking to take on a new role as a town councillor.

Grinstead filed her nomination papers Aug. 23 and told the EMC she is excited about the election campaign and making a further contribution to the ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Former+MP+and+pro+football+player+Jim+Silye+seeks+council+seat Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Former MP and pro football player Jim Silye seeks council seat EMC News - Jim Silye doesn't mince words when it comes to talking about business, sports or politics.

The one-time Reform MP for Calgary-Centre and record-holder with the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders has entered the Arnprior municipal election race. He filed his nomination papers Aug. 13 and is seeking one of the five council ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Two+more+file+nomination+papers+for+town+council Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Two more file nomination papers for town council EMC News - A veteran and a newcomer are among those who are interested in representing local residents at the Arnprior town council table.

Incumbent councillor Nancy Black filed her nomination papers Aug. 25 while Lyle Anderson filed his Aug. 26.

As of press deadline, this brought the total number of individuals seeking one of the five council ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Arnprior+one+of+30+sites+selected+for+new+Family+Health+Team Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Arnprior one of 30 sites selected for new Family Health Team EMC News - Local residents in need of a physician or greater access to various medical services will soon be able to find what they are looking for right in the community.

The provincial government announced last Tuesday it is creating 30 new Family Health Teams across the province to provide better access to family health care, and one of them ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Election+policy+puts+candidates+on+level+ground Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Election policy puts candidates on level ground EMC News - Incumbents and other candidates running for council seats in the upcoming municipal election will have to play by the same campaign rules.

During the Aug. 23 council meeting, a bylaw was passed regarding the use of corporate resources for election purposes. It is similar to the same policy that was in place during the 2006 municipal ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Group+negotiating+to+purchase+CP+rail+line Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Group negotiating to purchase CP rail line EMC News - Things are rolling along for an organization looking to purchase the old CN rail line that lines the Ottawa Valley to the City of Ottawa.

Transport Pontiac Renfrew, a community-based non-profit corporation with a board of directors from Pontiac and Renfrew counties as well as city representation, has been working for a couple of years ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Councillors+link+telework+policy+with+transportation+plans Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Councillors link telework policy with transportation plans EMC News - City councillors are asking staff to find out how the city's current telework policy affects transportation demands across Ottawa.

At the Aug. 25 meeting of city council, River ward councillor Maria McRae presented a motion that would have staff investigate the effects of telecommuting on the demand for road space heading into the ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Valley+Gun+and+Hunting+Show+comes+to+Carp+Fairgrounds+and+arena+Sept.+4-5 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Valley Gun and Hunting Show comes to Carp Fairgrounds and arena Sept. 4-5 EMC News - An event billed as the largest gun and hunting show in Ontario is coming to Carp this weekend.

The second annual Valley Gun and Hunting Show is set for the Carp Agricultural Society Fairgrounds and W. Erskine Johnson Arena Sept. 4 and 5. The event will host vendors from across Ontario and Quebec and show organizer Dave Arbour, who ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/OC+Transpo+introduces+new+service+improvements+this+fall Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 OC Transpo introduces new service improvements this fall EMC News - OC Transpo will introduce many improvements this fall to meet the transit needs of residents across the city, including new services to growing communities, increased service on busy routes, improved connections, expanded Park & Ride facilities for commuters, and the new U-Pass for students. Revised schedules also go into effect on most ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Ottawa+Scene Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Ottawa Scene CONCERTS

Engelbert Humperdinck - the Legacy of Love Tour comes to Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre Oct.. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the NAC box office or by calling 613-755-1111.

Roger Waters bring The Wall to Ottawa for the final time Oct.. 17 when a performance at Scotiabank Place. For tickets, visit ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/RVCA%2c+MNR+embark+on+fish+habitat+mapping+project Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 RVCA, MNR embark on fish habitat mapping project EMC News - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, are cooperating on a $62,000 project to begin the long process of aquatic species recovery in the watershed. The Fish Habitat Mapping project, is being sponsored by the ministry's Species at Risk Stewardship Fund and RVCA's Watershed Sciences ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Province+funds+community+projects+to+protect+endangered+animals%2c+plants Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Province funds community projects to protect endangered animals, plants EMC News - Ontario's species at risk, many of them found throughout the eastern portion of the province, will continue to be protected by concerned citizens and groups running local environmental projects.

Through support from the province's Species at Risk Stewardship Fund, 113 community projects will encourage people to become involved in ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/OCDSB+announces+resignation+of+Director+of+Education Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 OCDSB announces resignation of Director of Education EMC News - The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board announced that Dr. Lyall M. Thomson has resigned his position as director of education, a position he held from Sept. 1, 2008 until his resignation, effective Aug. 31.

"This was a difficult decision to leave OCDSB. During the past two years, I have met many employees of the school district ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/The+O-Train+is+back+on+track Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 The O-Train is back on track EMC News - The O-Train was back on track as of Thursday, Aug. 26, after major improvements to the track infrastructure, the signal system, trains and the Rideau River Bridge.

The closure was necessary to ensure continued safety and service reliability. Passengers will now benefit from a quieter and smoother ride.

The work that was completed ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Council+approves+new+cycling-friendly+initiatives Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Council approves new cycling-friendly initiatives EMC News - The City of Ottawa will explore a cost-sharing partnership with the National Capital Commission (NCC) for five proposed new off-road pathway projects for use by cyclists, pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles.

Expansion of the pathways supports the city's objective of strengthening existing communities and developing new ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Traffic+enforcement+has+back-to-school+focus+in+September Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Traffic enforcement has back-to-school focus in September EMC News - Ottawa Police will be focusing on school bus and school zone safety, as well as tailgaters, for September's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).

In 2009, tailgating caused 4,973 rear-end collisions - the most frequent type of collision accounting for one-third of Ottawa's total collisions. These collisions resulted in one ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Nothing+But+Joy+For+Golfers+In+Mississippi Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Nothing But Joy For Golfers In Mississippi BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - Fun, we all seek it, especially in golf, but how do we make sure we attain this illusive beast? I've got an easy answer to that one and although it may take a few kilometres of travelling it will be well worth the effort.

Few places put the emphasis on enjoying yourself on a golf trip than the State of Mississippi. ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Goose+Golf+Towel Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Goose Golf Towel BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - Among the collegiate golf courses in the United States, UNC-Finley holds in terms of beauty, design, and as a fine test of golf. Located right in scenic Chapel Hill, the golf course is available to daily fee players but be warned - it's very popular and as such, very busy. But it is worth the effort to find a time when ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/September+Issue+Now+Available Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 September Issue Now Available September is a big month in the golf world, a time when the world's attention will follow on the country of Wales and the Celtic manor Resort as the Ryder Cup plays out. Our travel feature highlights this country and there exquisite golf offerings. For our personal profile we catch up with dynamic radio personality Mark Papousek. Papousek is well ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/What's+Online%3f Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 What's Online? www.kananaskisgolf.com

If you want to know what great mountain golf is all about all you have to do is visit this website for what is likely the best 36-hole mountain golf facility in the world. Stunning visuals pull you in and make you want to start planning your next trip to the Canadian Rockies.

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Yep, it is a website about ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Dig+It+Out+Of+A+Divot Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Dig It Out Of A Divot BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - To play a ball out of an old divot first understand that the ball will come out lower than normal with very little spin so make sure to aim for the large part of the green and a place where you do not need to carry any type of hazard. You must play this shot with a medium or short iron at most - you will not have much ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/Schedules+change+for+Labour+Day+across+city Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 Schedules change for Labour Day across city EMC News - The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Labour Day (Monday, Sept. 6).

Client services:

- Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres, including the Government Service Centres located at 110 Laurier Ave. West and 580 Terry Fox Dr., will be closed on Labour Day. Business will ...

]]> http://www.emcarnprior.ca/20100902/news/String+of+stovetop+fires+sparks+safety+reminder Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00 String of stovetop fires sparks safety reminder EMC News - Ottawa Fire Services is urging residents to practise cooking safety in light of a recent string of stovetop fires that have caused injuries.

Cooking fires are the leading cause of fire-related injuries in Ontario.

To prevent kitchen fires, ensure you undertake the following safe cooking practices:

- wear tight-fitting clothing or ...

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