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Welcome to The Current News page! Here you will find any important updates and information issued by the Township of North Algona Wilberforce. You will also find some fun community and recreation stories.

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March 18, 2024 | Workshops for Local Volunteer Organizations

The Town of Petawawa, in collaboration with Volunteer Canada, are hosting a day of workshops for local volunteer organizations. The day will run from 9am – 3pm, on March 26th at the Petawawa Civic Centre with registration and refreshments starting at 9am. There will...

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March 11, 2024 | Bulk Waste Vouchers

2024 Bulk waste vouchers. Residents with civic addresses can attend to the Township office at 1091 Shaw Woods Road to receive their 2024 bulk waste vouchers. Please bring your Property Roll number off your 2024 Interim tax bill.

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March 11, 2024 | 2024 Interim Tax Bills

2024 Interim property taxes have been mailed. First installment due by March 28, 2024 PLease note the office will be CLOSED Good Friday March 29, 2024. Second installment due by May 31,2024   You may pay by the following means: At the township office using cash,...

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March 8, 2024 | Overdose Alert for Renfrew County and District

Renfrew County and District Health Unit“Optimal Health for All in Renfrew County and District”For Immediate Release (Pembroke, Ontario, March 07, 2024) Overdose Alert for Renfrew County and District Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is alerting residents...

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March 5, 2024 | Easter Egg HUnt

Join the Valley Easter Bunny at the North Algona Wilberforce Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 30, 2024 at Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre, 2065 Bulger Road. 1-3 pm.

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February 15, 2024 | Significant Weather Event

February 15, 2024 County of Renfrew declares Significant Weather Event In response to the Environment Canada alert for snowfall warning in effect in our area, the County of Renfrew has declared a Significant Weather Event that will impact travel and services...

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February 15, 2024| The Great Canadian Kilt Skate

The Scottish Society of Ottawa is pleased to invite you to our Great Canadian Kilt Skate ribbon cutting celebration in the Ottawa Valley. It will be held at the Rankin Culture and Recreation Center on Saturday, February 17 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is our...

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February 12, 2024| Kraft Hockeyville – Eganville Arena

Kraft Hockeyville 2024 The Eganville arena is in the running for Kraft Hockeyville 2024, which comes with a grand prize of $250 000 in arena upgrades. Nominations are open til February 18th 2024, with the top nominations moving forward to the next round.  Each...

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February 6, 2024|OPP Scam and Fraud Tips

  Ontario Provincial Police Police provinciale de l’Ontario FROM/DE: Upper Ottawa Valley OPP DATE: February 2, 2024   AREA RESIDENTS TARGETED BY INDIVIDUALS CLAIMING TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD (OEB)   (PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa...

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January 24, 2024|Renfrew County Declares Significant Weather Event

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2024   County of Renfrew declares Significant Weather Event In response to the Environment Canada alert for a freezing rain warning in effect in our area, the...

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January 15, 2024|Renfrew County Summer Company 2024

MEDIA RELATIONS 9 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE PEMBROKE, ON, CANADA K8A 6W5 (613) 735-7288 www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE DATE: January 15, 2024  Students: Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential!   Pembroke, (ON): Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) is...

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January 15, 2024|RCDSB Kinder Registration

Thursday, January 15th, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kindergarten Registration Starting Soon at the Renfrew County District School Board Pembroke, ON - The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is delighted to announce that kindergarten registration for the...

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January 12, 2024| Significant Weather Event

______________________________________________________________________________ January 12, 2024 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE County of Renfrew declares Significant Weather Event In response to the Environment Canada alert for a winter storm...

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December 18, 2023 | Winter Preparedness / checking on others

   Talk to neighbours, family, & friends about your winter preparedness plans. Discuss how you can support others to stay safe & comfortable if an emergency occurs.   More tips: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency #PreparedON - Parlez à vos...

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December 18, 2023 | Winter Preparedness Kits

🛍️ Take advantage of post-holiday sales to get those emergency kit items you might be missing or have run out of! More tips: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency #PreparedON   🛍️ Profitez des soldes d’après les fêtes pour vous procurer les articles...

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December 11, 2023 | Renfrew County 55+ 2024 Winter Games

Renfrew County  55+ Winter Games Prediction Skating- 1500 and 3000 metreJanuary 24, 2024 1 PMNick Smith Arena Arnprior- 77 James StreetConvenor: Glenn Arthur Duplicate Bridge January 31, 2024 9:30 AMNick Smith Arena Arnprior- 77 James StreetConvenor: Gary Churchill...

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December 8, 2023 | Waste Tipping Fees Increase

As of January 1, 2024 Garbage Bag Disposal Fee Garbage bags - 26 x 36     $3.00 Grocery Bag - 15 x 15        $0. 75 Waste Permit Cards Half Card - 10 bags             $30.00 Full Card - 20 bags              $60.00 Berndt Road Site Only Commercial Waste             ...

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December 5, 2023 | Enterprise Renfrew County

Enterprise Renfrew County Enterprise Renfrew County in collaboration with Andrew Seguin from Seguin Financial. These sessions are designed to assist small business owners in navigating the complexities of tax season. General Tax Information for Sole Proprietors Date:...

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October, 2023 |2023 Warden’s Community Service Awards

  RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2023 Nominations for 2023 Warden’s Community Service Awards now being accepted The County of Renfrew is once again calling on residents to recognize community contributions of friends, colleagues and businesses as nominations for the...

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July 24, 2023 |County of Renfrew – Notice of Study

Transportation Master Plan The County of Renfrew has retained McIntosh Perry to undertake the development of theCounty’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP is a strategic policy document that will serve as a road map for short-range, medium-range, and...

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June 14, 2022 |Sign Up For Connect

Sign Up For Connect want to know when we are offering free activities want to know when fire bans are in effect want to be updated on road closures, garbage sites, extreme weather  With so many websites, newsletters, and postings available Connect sends messages...

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