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Futility, Emotional exchanges fail to bring sides together on service fees

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - An emergency meeting between the township and town had one side offering a small timeline tweak and the other pleading for a complete reconsideration. It ended...
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Farmers' market to open in new spot Saturday

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - A grand opening will take place this Saturday morning at the new location of the Arnprior Farmers' Market in the curling club parking lot. Market president Mark...
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Reduce medical errors to save lives and money: author

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - Critics of austerity measures say cutting hospital beds and workers isn't the best way to save money. It seems counter-intuitive, but they maintain the best...
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Veterans' advocate awarded Jubilee medal

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal was conferred on a Constance Bay resident and longtime veterans' advocate. Peter Wilkins, president elect of the Royal Canadian...
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World-renowned HR expert shares lifetime of insights

By Derek Dunn
EMC business - Whether you are a prospective employee or a prospective employer, Dr. Denis Cauvier - a world renowned authority on hiring practices - has a lot to share on...
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Muskie Tournament to hit waters June 2

By Derek Dunn
EMC events - An upcoming muskie tournament promises a donation for the dialysis clinic. The Ottawa Valley Muskie Club (OVMC) holds its annual season opener tournament on...
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Arnprior dog park petition garners 300 signatures

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - The petition to establish a dog park in Arnprior garnered 311 signatures over a one-month span. Spearheaded by Megan Noel, the petitions were at town pet stores...
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Reduce medical errors to save lives and money: author

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - Critics of austerity measures say cutting hospital beds and workers isn't the best way to save money. It seems counter-intuitive, but they maintain the best...
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Dog park petition garners 300 signatures

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - The petition to establish a dog park in Arnprior garnered 311 signatures over a one-month span. Spearheaded by Megan Noel, the petitions were at town pet stores...
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Doug Scheels named town's 2012 senior of year

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - "I always say life is what you make it." "People are people and there's nothing you can do about that." "Life is life." "It's a small world in a small town." "I'm...
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Unions picket against reduced health spending

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - To prevent the collapse of small towns through the gutting of rural hospitals, information pickets are taking place throughout the province - beginning at Arnprior...
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Coun. Dan Lynch urges seniors to sign up for upcoming games

By Derek Dunn
EMC sports - With the Senior Games slated for Arnprior for the first time in almost a decade, organizers are worried too few locals have signed on to participate. "At this...
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Human resources expert share tips to improve bottom line

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - Whether you are a prospective employee or a prospective employer, Dr. Denis Cauvier - a world renowned authority on hiring practices - has a lot to share on human...
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User pay support surprises M-B council

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - The vast majority of the nearly 100 residents who took in the servicing agreements meeting on Monday agreed that McNab-Braeside council that are OK with taxes...
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Fire guts house on Russell Street Wednesday

By Derek Dunn
EMC news - Smoke and flames consumed a home near the LCBO yesterday afternoon. Arnprior firefighters, police, and later firefighters from McNab-Braeside descended on the...
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Team penning popularity grows in region, Fitzroy Harbour family plays role growing sport

By Derek Dunn
EMC sports - It's is a growing sport among young people since the Ottawa Valley Team Penning Association shifted operations to Arnprior, says president Sherry Schlievert. "This...
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Tree of life towers over folks at Bonnechere Manor

By Derek Dunn
Michelle Spooner stood behind a roomful of people at the Bonnechere Manor Foundation's Tree of Life unveiling Sunday. Many are residents, have family at the long-term care...
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Players signing up for Wolverines football season

By Derek Dunn
EMC sports - Preparations are underway for another Wolverines football season in the area with a free three-week spring training camp. In past years, about 125 players...
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Team penning popularity grows in region, Several events planned for Arnprior Fairgrounds

By Derek Dunn
EMC sports - It's is a growing sport among young people since the Ottawa Valley Team Penning Association shifted operations to Arnprior, says president Sherry Schlievert. "This...
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M-B firefighters confirmed as rib masters, Rib contest judge tells all

By Derek Dunn
Following a successful fundraiser Saturday, I had four teams ready to slap me across their barbecues and only one wanting to garnish me in a halo of parsley. Why? Because...
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