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Book suggestions for Christmas gifts

Book suggestions for Christmas gifts

One of my traditions during the Christmas season is to read or listen to Stuart McLean’s Christmas stories. “Dave Cooks the Turkey” is a favourite, but I recommend all of them ...
MV Gardeners look forward to 2024

MV Gardeners look forward to 2024

Valley Green Thumbs held the annual Christmas potluck dinner in mid-November and were treated to a demonstration of seasonal arrangements by Pamela McNichol of Church Street Flowers in Barry's Bay ...
Santa Claus Parade brings joy to Madawaska Valley

Santa Claus Parade brings joy to Madawaska Valley

The Madawaska Valley Township Santa Claus Parade was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Barry’s Bay. The street was lined with hundreds of people, young and old alike, who ...
Ontario updates real estate transactions

Ontario updates real estate transactions

Thinking of buying or selling a home in 2024? It pays to know the best way to work with your realtor, and as of Dec.1, 2023 Ontario has changed the ...
Community spirit shines at Tree of Lights celebration

Community spirit shines at Tree of Lights celebration

The 23rd Annual Tree of Lights celebration was held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Barry's Bay Railway Station in Madawaska Valley, Ontario. The event was organized by the ...
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Bite-sized news at Nov.28, 2023

OPP Festive RIDE Campaign The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Partners are committed to safe roads during this year's Festive RIDE Campaign which launched on Nov.16 and continues through the ...
Enjoy the white stuff this winter at Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club

Enjoy the white stuff this winter at Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club

With the imminent arrival of winter comes the opportunity for fresh air and exercise in the great, white outdoors and Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club offers both for all ages ...
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MV Council Resolution on Gender-based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence epidemic

At the Council meeting on Nov.21 2023, Madawaska Valley unanimously passed a Resolution about Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence epidemic. Introducing this item, Mayor Mark Willmer pointed out that ...
Commissioner's message: 2024 Opeongo Heritage Cup, Nation's Cup of Curling

Commissioner’s message: 2024 Opeongo Heritage Cup, Nation’s Cup of Curling

Submitted by Johnny Kashub, Founding Commissioner Greetings, Heritage Hockey Fans and Heritage Curling Fans. I want to announce that our 2024 Opeongo Heritage Cup at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community ...
Pastoral Valley to become industrial ally?

Pastoral Valley to become industrial ally?

OPINION Nestled north of the Wilno Hills, the hamlet of German Settlement is cloistered in a pastoral setting and dominated by a stone church. The Wilno uplands comprise of woodlots, ...
Routine scan in Barry’s Bay gives local women a fighting chance

Routine scan in Barry’s Bay gives local women a fighting chance

Bringing 3-D imaging to St. Francis Memorial Hospital Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Sharon Florent of Madawaska is no stranger to cancer. In fact, she’s in remission after ...
MV and Sherwood School to host Waska Welcome

MV and Sherwood School to host Waska Welcome

Madawaska Valley and Sherwood JK to Grade 12 School invites local Grade 7 and 8 students and their families to enjoy a warm Waska Welcome. The students will be bussed ...
Tree of Lights Campaign underway

Tree of Lights Campaign underway

You’re invited to the Tree Lighting Ceremony! Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Busy hands folded, sorted and stamped thousands of letters in preparation of a very special campaign ...
Remembering the fallen - why Remembrance Day matters

Remembering the fallen – why Remembrance Day matters

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the sacrifices of those who have served and died in wars. This date marks the anniversary of the Armistice agreement of ...
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Bite-sized news at Nov.13, 2023

Madawaska Valley Gardening Club The Club's annual Christmas potluck dinner takes place on Thursday, Nov.16 starting at 6 pm at the Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford Street. Remember also to ...
County home sales continue to decline

County home sales continue to decline

The latest statistics from the Renfrew County Real Estate Board confirm a continued decline in sales of homes in the area. The 91 units sold in October 2023 represent a ...
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Reader issues call to action for MV Council

Editor's Note: This 'cri de coeur' to Madawaska Valley Council from a resident is the latest example of public concern about the conduct and messaging that emanates from Seat of ...
Carson Trout Lepine & Greenan Lakes Association awarded Green Shovel grant

Carson Trout Lepine & Greenan Lakes Association awarded Green Shovel grant

Carson Trout Lepine & Greenan Lakes Association of Madawaska Valley Township, ON, was awarded a grant from the Green Shovels Collaborative’s Invasive Phragmites Control Fund to combat the invasive plant, Phragmites ...
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OPP Bulletins at Nov.7, 2023

Police investigate Silver Lake Rd. break and enter Police are currently investigating a break and enter to several outbuildings. On October 30, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., members of the ...
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November at the Library

Madawaska Valley Public Library CEO Natalie Barrington brought us up to date with events at the Library this month. To register for any of these events, please email mvpl.programs@gmail.com or ...
Veterans get free entry to Ontario Parks year-round on weekdays

Veterans get free entry to Ontario Parks year-round on weekdays

The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin, issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Week: “As we approach Remembrance Day, we remember the courage and dedication ...
Trivia trophy goes to Rural Roots

Trivia trophy goes to Rural Roots

General knowledge alone wasn't enough for the fourteen teams participating in the Library's Trivia Night on Friday - participants found trivia questions ranging from music and arts to history and ...
Scavengers descend on the Valley

Scavengers descend on the Valley

The annual Hallowe'en Hunt took place last Saturday in Barry's Bay, organized by the Madawaska Valley Public Library in collaboration with multiple local businesses, organizations and individuals, as well as ...
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Bite-sized news at Oct.29, 2023

Don't ghost on safety this Hallowe'en With Hallowe'en only a few nights away, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has created this fun safety video message to remind trick-or-treaters, parents and drivers of ...
OPP update - PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING - animal remains at large

OPP update – PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING – animal remains at large

On October 25, 2023, the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) released a public safety warning after learning an African Serval Cat had escaped from a local sanctuary ...

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