In 2026, seven people have died in collisions along Highway 17 in Renfrew County. Let’s not add to this number during the Civic long.
Make sure to put your phone down and do not drive distracted
Obey speed limits
Use a seatbelt
Do not drive impaired by alcohol or drug.
The Deep River police Service sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Harold McCall. Your commitment and service will not be forgotten Chief McCall.
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ROMANCE SCAMS involve criminals creating fake online personas on dating apps or social media to build trust, emotional attachment, and affection with a target, with the ultimate goal of manipulating them into sending money, gift cards, or cryptocurrency.
Last week constable Adam Head braved the cold water to jump in the Ottawa river for the Polar Dip, raising donations for the Deep River Hospital Foundation.
The Deep River Police Service held its annual Cram the Cruiser event to collect food and cash donations for the local Deep River and Area Food Bank. With the generous donations of community members, there was a total $5018.40 collected in cash and 40 banana boxes of food.
The Deep River Police Service Festive RIDE Campaign has officially started and will run until January 2nd, 2026.
Officers will be conducting RIDE checks anytime day and night to discourage people who may be under the influence of alcohol/drugs from operating a motor vehicle.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available
Bernadette McCann House: 1-800-267-4930
Women’s Sex Assault Centre of Renfrew County: 1-800-663-3060
Victim Services of Renfrew County:1-877-568-5730
North Renfrew Family Services (NRFS): 613-584-3358
Or call 911
Working Together to Protect Ontario. Learning more about local safety resources & crime prevention programs, reporting suspicious activities to police, or looking out for neighbours, are all ways we can make Ontario safer together.
OPERATION IMPACT
From October 10th to 13th, 2025, police will focus on behaviours that put drivers, passengers, and other road users at risk: impaired driving due to alcohol, drugs, or fatigue, as well as aggressive driving, distracted driving, and driving without a seat belt.
The Deep River Police pictures of our water bottles being used across the country and the United States. Dossin is showing off his water bottle at the Artic Ocean. Hans sent us a picture of him using his water bottle in Maine United States while cycling.
First day of school is fast approaching, the Deep River Police Service would like to remind drivers that you must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm activated. Our children’s safety is paramount.
The Deep River Police Service has given out water bottles. In return we received pictures of the water bottles in all areas of the world. Gord and Valeeta on Lake Bernard . Hans shared a picture from New York City and Roman sent pictures of the water bottle from Gdansk Poland.