St. Francis Valley Healthcare Catch The Ace Lottery
Congratulations to Week #36 winners Rob Bersan of Wilno and his Pastway Office pool, who won the weekly prize of $4,271 last Thursday. Tickets for next Thursday’s draw are on sale now at Round Lake Centre, AJ’s Convenience, Killaloe Hardware, Wilno Building Supply, Ramona’s Hair Salon, Charlie D’s, Lorraine’s Pharmasave, Barry’s Bay MacEwen, CO Country Market, and The Cottage Cup, Conway’s Pharmacy, Eganville Shell and Village Discount & Variety. Winner of the Weekly Prize will receive an estimated $3,938 and if your ticket reveals the Ace of Spades, you can win an estimated $122,298.50! Proceeds to Valley Manor Redevelopment.
Nominations open for County Warden’s Community Service Awards
The annual County of Renfrew Warden’s Community Service Awards are a meaningful way to recognize and thank an Individual, a Not-for-profit business, and For-profit Business.
Each year, a Selection Review Committee comprised of the County of Renfrew Warden, Chief Administrative Officer, and one member of County Council select the award recipients. Nominees are considered in each of the three categories: Individual Person, Not-for-profit Business, and For-profit Business. All nominees are considered on the basis of criteria as to how they contribute to the County of Renfrew’s Quality of life. Click HERE for more information on nominating a For-profit Business, Not-for-profit Business, or an Individual for a Community Service Award or call 613.735.7288 to receive nomination documents by fax or mail.
Deadline for submission is Friday Nov. 6th. Awards will be presented on-line at County Council, Wednesday, Nov. 25th on the County of Renfrew YouTube Channel.
OPP Police Record checks
The OPP is temporarily transferring the criminal record check process back to detachments while an enhanced online central intake and payment model is finalized. Effective October 5, 2020, members of the public who require a criminal record check, and who have not already submitted a request online, are asked to contact their local OPP detachment to set up an appointment. Please refer to OPP detachments on opp.ca to find your nearest detachment. Applicants who have already submitted a criminal record check online will be contacted by their local OPP detachment and provided further information. Applications will continue to be processed in the order they are received and applicants are asked not to resubmit a new application.
RC VTAC COVID-19 swab schedule
Renfrew County Paramedics are holding COVID-19 testing this week at the locations listed below. Please note that when you call for an appointment, you will be screened pursuant to Ontario’s latest regulations about testing.
Killaloe Farmers’ Hochtoberfest Market
Celebrate Thanksgiving with an annual tradition on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killaloe Farmers’ Market, Lions Field, 1 Lions Lane, Killaloe. Enjoy a home cooked meal while shopping for fresh produce, baked goods, homemade preserves and unique gifts. Don’t forget to get your pumpkin pie! Vendor spots still available. Contact 613.717.3740 text or message
Opeongo Seniors Centre memberships
Update your Opeongo Seniors Centre membership this week at the Centre, 19 Stafford Street, Barry’s Bay. Drop by at any of the following times:
- Monday, Oct. 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COVID protocols in place.