Today, Dec.20, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), is confirming that three staff tested positive for COVID-19 at a Pembroke dental office. Two confirmed cases that are linked within the organization meets the provincial guideline for the declaration of a workplace outbreak. RCDHU is working closely with the Pembroke …
Delay gives residents time to have input At the final Madawaska Valley Council meeting of the year on Dec.16, Council again debated the rehabilitation of the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre (PJYCC). After discussing the matter for a further hour and a quarter, Council decided to defer its decision to …
The Ace of Spades was caught by lucky ticket holder Lorna Leach of Micksburg at this afternoon’s Catch The Ace lottery draw held by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) at the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406. Viewers watching on Facebook Live were able to share in the excitement as …
Jenna Stamplicoski knew she wanted to help out the Madawaska Valley Hospice after she broke her foot earlier this year. The mom of three required a walker, and was able to borrow one from the hospice’s loan cupboard. To pay it forward, Jenna and her friend Ally Hudder decided to …
Madawaska Valley Township to receive $39,000 In a media release received today, Wednesday Dec.16, John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, announced that his riding will receive an additional $1.46 million in Safe Restart Agreement funding. The discretionary funding will be used to offset operating costs for critical services and help ensure …
In a media release received Dec.15, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) reported that the significant outbreak in the Whitewater Region community is coming to a close. The release stated that in the past two days, 44 of the 63 confirmed COVID-19 cases have completed the two-week isolation period. …
OPP Killaloe Detachment OPP lay charges of assault with a weapon and threats On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at approximately 4: 30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault at a residence on Palmer Road, in the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch …
During the inaugural meeting of Renfrew County Council held today, Dec.15 2020, the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, announced that Renfrew County has been selected to host the Ontario Winter Games in March 2022. Minister MacLeod was introduced by her colleague the Honourable John …
This past summer, exotic animal owners, Mark and Tammy Drysdale, temporarily housed most of their big cats with a long-time big cat owner in Renfrew County until the couple was ready to bring them to their new home in Maynooth in the municipality of Hastings Highlands. That day came on Wednesday, …
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 …
On a sunny December 7th, executive members of the Kamaniskeg Area Properties Owners Association (KAPOA) were happy to present a cheque for $200.00 in support of the Madawaska Valley Lions Club Christmas Event. Above from left: Greg Kelly, Ed Quesnelle, Lynne MacLean, Vince Steepe and Bob Archambault (photo submitted) Santa …
For much of the past several months Cameron Street in Killaloe has been closed to traffic during the preparations to rehabilitate the metal bridge. A new structure was actually assembled on nearby Lake Street and on Dec. 8, the long wait ended when it was lifted into place. Above: panoramic …
Editorial Mayor Kim Love announced at the MV Council in Committee meeting on Dec.1 that Council intends to make a decision during its Dec.16 meeting about spending $1.5 million on rehabilitating the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre (PJYCC). The bulk of this money will be used to replace the ice …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), is confirming that three staff at Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus have tested positive for COVID-19. Only one of these individuals will be added to RCDHU’s confirmed cases. The other two individuals will not be reported in RCDHU numbers, as these individuals reside …
The following media releases received on December 11 from Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) provide guidance for safe holiday travel and an update about availability of the flu vaccine. The good news is flu shots are available; not so welcome is the advice to suspend travel this holiday …
