Month: September 2020

Fall colours in the Valley

Editor’s Note: This is for all you leaf-peepers who are cottagers, seasonal residents or otherwise unable to get out and enjoy our magnificent fall colours this year. Wilno photographer Sharon Gardiner has agreed to share some of her photos of Valley back roads and views so you can watch — from wherever you are — as the colours progress through the coming weeks. The Current will update this regularly so you’ll see Sharon’s latest picture at the top, and her older ones below. Enjoy …

Above: Water Tower Park, Barry’s Bay, Oct.11

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Mount Madawaska, Oct.8

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Palmer Rapids, Oct.3

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Biernacki Mountain Road, Sept.29

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Trout Lake, Sept.28

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Homestead at Wolf Ridge, Killaloe, Sept.26

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Deacon Bridge, Sept.26

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Crooked Slide Park, Sept.22

Siberia Road, Sept.22

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Wilno Heritage Park, Sept.22

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Colours just beginning – Long Lake, Sept.20

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Nothing says “Fall” like asters beside the road – Rozek Road, Sept.20

All photos Sharon Gardiner

RC VTAC offers extra pop-up testing

A media advisory from County of Renfrew Paramedic Service received on September 21 states that additional “pop-up” testing for COVID-19 has been added to the previously-published swab schedule for this week. The extra “pop-up” locations are as follows: Testing at the previously scheduled locations below are still available during the …

County confirms second wave of COVID-19 and issues warnings

Against the background of yet another day with Ontario reporting more than 400 new cases of COVID-19, this morning County of Renfrew broadcast a livestream COVID-19 briefing on the County’s YouTube channel. The panel of public health officials and local politicians all delivered a clear message to residents of the …

Lack of tendering for gravel contract questioned at BLR Council meeting

When Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR) resumed its Council meeting begun on September 2nd and continued a week later, one of the agenda items was the approval of accounts. These included a Roads Account voucher in the sum of $273,892.71 part of which related to the supply of gravel, which …

Sept.20

Catch The Ace continues Congratulations to Andrea Mock of Andrea’s Pet Salon in Barry’s Bay who won $3,659 in the Week #34 Catch The Ace draw. Her envelope #41 revealed a black ace – the Ace of Clubs – but it was the wrong suit for the big prize. The …

Barry’s Bay Legion pancake breakfast unaffected by new restrictions

Valley people looking forward to tomorrow morning’s monthly Pancake Breakfast at the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406, 250 John Street in Barry’s Bay will be pleased to know that today’s restrictions from the Province on size of gatherings applies only to private, unmonitored events. Legion President Heather Poliquin advises this …

Original SFMH Board member proud to see Valley Manor legacy continue

Minister of Long Term Care Dr. Merrilee Fullerton and MPP John Yakabuski joined local healthcare partners as Valley Manor Board Chair Kathy Marion welcomed them all to the Manor for a major announcement on September 3. In the front row for the announcement was Maxie Mintha, one of the original …

Effective immediately Ontario limits size of private gatherings

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Public Health Measures Table, is reducing limits on the number of people permitted to attend unmonitored and private social gatherings across the entire province. Earlier this week, the government imposed these restrictions in Toronto, Peel Region …

Effective immediately Ontario limits size of private gatherings

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Public Health Measures Table, is reducing limits on the number of people permitted to attend unmonitored and private social gatherings across the entire province. Earlier this week, the government imposed these restrictions in Toronto, Peel Region …

RCDHU closes Pembroke high school

A media release received late Wednesday afternoon from Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) announced the closure of Fellowes High School in Pembroke, as follows: A third staff member, a contact of both individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, has tested positive based on a result received today. …

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