April, 2021 - Madawaska Valley Current

St. Francis Herb Farm CEO talks to The Current

Danielle Paul April 8, 2021 April 8, 2021

As St. Francis Herb Farm (SFHF) builds a new 33,000 square foot facility to bring all its production, distribution and warehousing functions under one roof — with a view to expanding its manufacturing capabilities — SFHF President, CEO and Co-owner Paul Rivett-Carnac took the opportunity to provide more details. He …

Apply by May 14 for community gardens funding

Submitted April 8, 2021 April 8, 2021

The County of Renfrew in cooperation with the Province of Ontario will again be accepting requests for grant funding for community garden projects amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. The announcement came in a press release received April 7. Last year the program funded several community gardens that promoted growing fresh, affordable healthy …

RCDHU update on provincewide stay-at-home order

Submitted April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021

Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) distributed the following information at 4:05 p.m. on April 7, 2021: Today, April 7, the Ontario Government declared a provincial emergency and announced the implementation of a 4-week, provincewide stay-at-home order, effective Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. This is in addition …

RCDHU update on provincewide stay-at-home order

The Current April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021

Obituaries

Submitted April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021

Barry Goldie

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March 26, 2021

GOLDIE, Robert (Barry). Peacefully on March 26 at Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care, surrounded by family, at the age of 73. Loved and missed by longtime partner Lucy King, children Augusta and Cameron (Sarah), step-children Fiona (Etan) and Owen (Stephanie), grandchildren Bianca, Kalem, Ellianna, Charlotte, Nina and Billy, and a wide network of neighbours, family and friends. Sincere thanks to Rainbow Valley Community Health Centre and the staff and volunteers at Hospice. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Barry’s memory may be made to Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care.

Bard of the Bonnechere

Submitted April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021

The Killaloe area lost a driving, creative personality with a zest for living when Barry Goldie died on March 26, 2021. Barry was full of good and fun ideas, and he was a generous collaborator who loved to encourage creativity in others. Above: Barry playing guitar. Photo submitted. Barry lived …

Bike bank launched in Ottawa Valley

Submitted April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021

The Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA) is launching a unique new service to enable everyone in the Valley who needs a bike to have one. Volunteers working with the Bike Bank collect and recondition used bikes and get them to people in need of them. OVCATA members …

Low-risk advisory for COVID-19 exposure in Arnprior

Submitted April 6, 2021 April 6, 2021

Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued the following advisory April 6: Today, April 6, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that an individual has tested positive for novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). This individual was wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE). The risk of exposure …

Valley Manor identifies positive COVID-19 case

Submitted April 5, 2021 April 5, 2021

The following media release from Valley Manor Long Term Care was received Apr.4: Valley Manor has identified a positive Covid-19 case of a symptomatic resident on Sunday, April 4th. This individual is currently isolated and appropriate measures are in place to prevent transmission to staff and other residents. The resident …

April 5 2021

The Current April 5, 2021 April 5, 2021

National anti-hate group questions Seat of Wisdom policies and links to conspiracy theorists On April 1st the Canadian Anti-Hate Network (CAHN) published an article in which Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) comes under the microscope for its “anti-LGBTQ+ policies” and its links through faculty members to “ultra-right conservative media blogs” …

Spring Break fun and library services in April

Karen Filipkowski April 4, 2021 April 4, 2021

Editor’s note: The provincial Emergency Brake has required a few changes to this month’s plans at Madawaska Valley Public Library, but CEO Karen Filipkowski explains below how you can still borrow library materials and enjoy some Spring Break fun. Effective April 3rd the Madawaska Valley Public Library, in keeping with …

RCD seniors over 70 may now book vaccination appointments

Submitted April 3, 2021 April 3, 2021

The following release was distributed by Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) on April 3: There has been tremendous interest and uptake in COVID-19 vaccination so far in Renfrew County and District (RCD). Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is now booking the 70-74 age category, including those …

Reader supports Hastings Highlands proposed shoreline bylaw

Submitted April 3, 2021 April 3, 2021

The following letter was received from a resident concerned about maintaining healthy waterways in the area. Dear Editor, The Madawaska Valley Current generally covers issues specific to Madawaska Valley but a proposed Shoreline Preservation bylaw currently under consideration in Hastings Highlands will impact many residents on Kamaniskeg Lake. The municipality …

Reader supports Hastings Highlands proposed shoreline bylaw

Submitted April 3, 2021 April 3, 2021

RCDHU shutdown Fact Sheet

Submitted April 3, 2021 April 4, 2021

Renfrew County & District Health Unit issued the following information on Apr.2, stating that when the Provincewide Emergency Brake Shutdown fact sheet was developed, the province stated on their website that golf courses and ski hills were to be closed. However, subject to conditions, golf courses and ski hills have …