Catch The Ace lottery tickets now on sale
The Ace of Spades lies hidden in one of only SIX remaining envelopes. The $5 (cash) tickets may be purchased at the following locations: Round Lake Centre Food Market, AJ’s Convenience, Killaloe Hardware, Wilno Building Supply, Ramona’s Hair Salon, Charlie D’s, Barry’s Bay Shell, Lorraine’s Pharmasave, Barry’s Bay MacEwen, CO Country Market, and The Cottage Cup, Conway’s Pharmacy, Eganville Shell and Village Discount & Variety.
Week #46 winner Bradley Gilmour of Sault Ste. Marie won $7,972 and the Weekly Prize for Week #47 to be drawn on Thursday, Dec.17 is estimated at $7,185. Should the Ace of Spades be found, Total Winnings will be around $219,471.00! All proceeds support Valley Manor Redevelopment. At last week’s draw, it was announced that the lottery has so far contributed $310,000 towards the project.
Do you require COVID-19 testing this week?
See our Classified.Notices page for the current week’s COVID-19 test sites in Renfrew County and District.
Santa at the Station
Kids can enjoy a (COVID-safe) visit with Santa at the Barry’s Bay Railway Station this Friday, Dec.18 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. There will be a special Post Box so you can mail your letters to the North Pole. Thanks to generous local sponsorship there are treat bags for the kids.
MV Holiday Lights Tour
Pick up your Madawaska Valley Holiday Lights Tour map from the MV municipal office or online and enjoy the sparkle that residents and businesses are putting into this year’s holiday celebrations. Remember to vote online for your favourites who could win Local Business Gift Certificates.
Last Legion Pancake Breakfast of 2020
That’s right, you can top off the year with the December all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406, 250 John Street, Barry’s Bay next Sunday between 8 a.m. and noon. Adults $12, kids $6, (under 6 free). Social distancing regulations in place. Masks must be worn when entering the Legion, in the food line, and when getting up to leave your table. All food will be served to guests, including coffee, tea, fruit salad.
Barry’s Bay Stationary Christmas Parade
Barry’s Bay and Area Recreation Committee hosts a COVID-safe drive-through Christmas Parade next Sunday, Dec.20 at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre parking lot, 55 Arena Road, Barry’s Bay. Admission is free, Odd Man Out will be performing, and float entries will be accepted up to parade day at bbrcmail@gmail.com if you’d like to help create the fun.
Opeongo Seniors thank you
The Opeongo Seniors wish to thank the following for helping to make a successful outdoor display at the Centre, 19 Stafford Street, Barry’s Bay:
- Metro for the lovely tree decorated for the birds
- Bernadette and Ernest Dudack for the Nativity Scene
- Jim and Effie S. for Rudolph
- Heather P., Rob E., Connie and Jody S. for decorating in the cold
- Jeff Moynahan for the ornamental buckets by the front door
MV Active Transport ad hoc Committee seeks volunteers
As reported by Councillor David Shulist at a recent MV Council meeting, the township seeks volunteers to serve on an ad hoc Active Transportation Advisory Committee. “Active transportation” refers to human-powered transport, the most common forms being walking and cycling. Interested applicants should contact CAO/Clerk Suzanne Klatt at 613.756.2747 ext.210 or email cao@madawaskavalley.ca
Upcoming Public Skate Sessions at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, 55 Arena Road, Barry’s Bay:
Thanks to the following for the FREE public skate sessions listed:
- Mon. Dec.14 4:00-5:00 p.m. Trends Salon, Barry’s Bay
- Sat. Dec.19 7:00-8:30 p.m. Madawaska Kanu Centre
- Mon. Dec.21 2:00-3:30 p.m. Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons
- Thurs. Dec.24 12:00-1:30 p.m. Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre Staff (Enter Red Door #2)
- Sat. Dec.26 12:00-1:30 p.m. Bent Pizza Pie, Combermere
- Mon. Dec.28 2:00-3:30 p.m. Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons
- Wed. Dec.30 2:00-3:30 p.m. Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons
