Catch The Ace: More than $200k could be won!
Congratulations to St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Week #45 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Bob Sheard of Barry’s Bay who took home $7,024 last Thursday. Envelope #24 revealed the Five of Diamonds, which means the Ace lives on for another Week when the Weekly Prize for Week #46 is estimated at $6,574.00 and if the Ace of Spades is found, the Total Winnings will be around $205,958.00!! All proceeds support Valley Manor Redevelopment.
Barry’s Bay Recreation Committee seeks parade floats
BBRC plans a Drive-through Christmas Parade in Madawaska Valley on Sunday, Dec.20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MV Council approved use of the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre parking lot for the event. Parade-goers can vote for their favourites and the float entry fee of $5 (minimum donation) goes towards prizes. Email float entries for the Stationary Christmas Parade to bbrcmail@gmail.com with your float theme, trailer length and contact details. Entry deadline Thursday, Dec.10.
COVID-19 testing schedule Dec.7-11
If you require a COVID-19 test, the schedule for next week is shown below. Please book your test in advance by calling Renfrew County Virtual Triage Assessment Centre at 1-844-727-6404
Enjoy FREE sponsored public skating at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre
Thanks to local businesses listed below for this week’s free skate sessions at the PJYCC, 55 Arena Road in Barry’s Bay:
- Monday Dec.7 4 – 5 p.m. Wilno Craft Gallery
- Saturday Dec.12 7 – 8:30pm Mountain View Motel
MV Holiday Lights Tour
Remember to email Madawaska Valley Recreation and Community Development Coordinator Stephanie Plebon with a photo and address of the outdoor decorations at your home or business to join in the MV Holiday Lights Tour between Dec. 14 and 20. Email entries to recreation@madawaskavalley.ca All participating addresses will be plotted on the MV Holiday Lights Tour Map (available at the Township office or online at Facebook/Madawaska Valley). Drive the tour and vote for your favourites – Local Business Gift Card Prizes to the winners.
Opeongo Snowbirds accepting volunteers
That’s right, you too can be a part of the dedicated group of local snowmobile enthusiasts who keep the Club’s 168 kilometres of trail in great shape for the season. It’s the Club’s 40th season. Find out more at the Opeongo Snowbirds Facebook Page/Opeongo Snowbird SC or email Club exec at opeongosnowbirds.execs@gmail.com Remember: No Clubs means no trails!
Christmas in the Park – Walk-through parade
Saturday Dec.12 is the date for Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards’ Christmas Parade in Station Park, Killaloe. No need to worry about the COVID 19 bahumbug, it’s all safe for the North Pole’s #1 couple, float providers and participants. To register (required) or to enter a float contact Chris Neff 613.757.2300 or email communitydevelopment@khrtownship.ca
