Sunshine and smiles greeted Santa Claus as he arrived in the Madawaska Valley for his annual Parade on Saturday December 8. Santa complimented the Madawaska Valley Lions Club for organizing such a splendid event to greet him. Lions Club President Tom Smith said thirty floats were entered in this year’s …
As an avid reader, I’d love if Canadians adopted the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð (Yule Book Flood). On Christmas Eve, Icelanders exchange gifts of books and then spend the evening reading. This custom sounds like heaven to me because my wish list for Santa always includes books. If you have …
On Monday, December 3 Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) presented reflections and readings in the spirit of Advent at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Barry’s Bay. Students from the Ecclesiastical Schola choir performed some of their in-class work, under the direction of the college’s new music professor, Dr Richard Heinzle, …
The Peoples Party of Canada (PPC) has announced its arrival in the federal riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke with the creation of an Electoral District Association. The PPC was formed in September of this year by Maxime Bernier, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Industry, and Minister of State for Small …
The Township of Madawaska Valley held the inaugural meeting of its new Council on December 3, 2018. CAO/Clerk Suzanne Klatt opened the meeting and presided over the Invocation as Mayor Kim Love and each newly-elected member of Council in turn swore the oath of office, signed the confirming documents and …
Annual tree lighting ceremonies throughout the Valley are helping St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation meet its fundraising goals. The Foundation’s Executive Director, Toni Lavigne-Conway, highlighted three ceremonies for The Current. In November, the Township of Killaloe Hagarty and Richards hosted their third annual Tree of Peace event. They lit a …
Hunter Stock still he stands a crimson icon of this parallel breathing short shallow eyes darting through the shadowed drifting. Of being still too long in the raw air of trees coated in this year’s first lace. Stock still with ominous ears perked looking finger poised and moist. …
This is a picture of Sr. Kevin’s Grade Three class at St. Joseph’s Separate School in Barry’s Bay in 1952/53. Note the neat subtraction questions and words written on the blackboard behind the students as well as the “God Bless Our Work” phrase at the top of the board, and, …
Photo submitted Here’s a postcard that was postmarked June or July 12th, 1948. It’s a picture of Moll’s Lodge which was located on Wadsworth Lake. I have actually been there but I no longer remember where on the lake it is. I don’t think that it’s standing any more. I …
Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA) members gathered in Renfrew for an annual meeting to celebrate a busy and very successful year. The organization was founded two and a half years ago to be a voice for cycling, walking and other self-powered transportation enthusiasts. Shown above OVCATA activists celebrate at 2018 …
Review The Combermere & Area Recreation Committee planned, organized and delivered an outstanding evening of elegance for all the ladies who were fortunate enough to have a seat at one of the tables. It takes an army of volunteers to pull off such a successful community event, and clearly Combermere …
Nov. 27, 2018: If you have not checked the results of this poll for some time you will see a significant change in the overall result. This is due to a recent audit of all votes. We had discovered some voting irregularities since certain individuals were casting multiple votes, including …
The Student Activities Council (SAC) at Madawaska Valley District High School and Sherwood Schools is pleased to announce a Turkey Dinner will be held at the high school on Friday December 7 starting at 4:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to feed the family before heading into town for …
Communities in Bloom (CiB) volunteers filled Madawaska Valley Township Yard 2 garage with winter baskets on November 22. They scheduled just one morning to produce enough baskets not only for the downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) catchment area in Barry’s Bay but also for Railway Station Park and Zurakowski Park. …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be taking part in the Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign from November 23, 2018 until January 2, 2019. This year police are partnering with Canada Blood Services (CBS) and officers will be handing out festive cards …
