The following information was received on June 21 from Dr. Rob Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health for Renfrew County and District Health Unit (above photo YouTube/RCDHU): This correspondence follows recent changes introduced by the provincial government in regard to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. While the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has …
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day Today is both the Summer Solstice and Canada’s Indigenous Peoples Day. County of Renfrew shared a media release reminding residents that this is the 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. The …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade advises that the municipality will implement a Level One Fire Ban commencing at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Under the provisions of a Level One Fire Ban, campfires are allowed at night/evenings only. Quade says that no fires are allowed in the …
The following news was received from Renfrew County & District Health Unit on June 18: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting good news for the residents of Renfrew County and District (RCD) in the fight against COVID-19. As of June 17, 2021, 70% percent of all RCDHU …
With Covid-19 vaccines being administered, our lives are slowly returning to some semblance of normal. If your normal includes reading, here are some suggestions for novels to add to your summer TBR pile. Above: photo Doreen Yakabuski A Funny Kind of Paradise by Jo Owens This book should be at …
In keeping with the policy of Renfrew County and District School Board (RCDSB), Palmer Rapids Public School (PRPS) has flown a PRIDE flag during the month of June. But this year the flag was removed twice since June 4. Jude Kelley, PRPS Principal, told The Current that they replaced the …
The Townships of Brudenell, Lyndoch & Raglan; Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards; Bonnechere Valley; North Algona Wilberforce; Madawaska Valley and Whitewater Region have partnered to promote local businesses by encouraging residents to shop local. The program is called “Rural Rewards” and will consist of the distribution of Rural Rewards Cards (pick-up …
The Renfrew County Real Estate Board figures for May 2021 are in, showing 262 homes sold – a sizeable gain of 12 percent on last May, despite an extreme shortage of supply. The average selling price for homes was $389,580, an advance of 34.5 percent from May 2020. The more …
OPP Killaloe Detachment Single vehicle collision: On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at approximately 5:10 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle rollover collision involving a passenger car on Round Lake Road, near Mask Road, in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty …
After a temporary postponement due to public health directives, St Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s (SFVH) popular Catch the Ace lottery is back with ticket sales restarting June 17. Congratulations to Week #1 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Debbie Wodke of Golden Lake. Above, photo submitted. Debbie was thrilled to be chosen as SFVH’s first weekly winner on April 1 and was the lucky …
An update received June 16 from the Renfrew County and District (RCD) COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Committee advises that 67.1 percent of RCD residents (aged 12+) have received at least one dose of COVID-19 Vaccine as of June 14, 2021. This represents 74,806 doses administered. See below for chart showing vaccines …
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund now REOPENED Renfrew County Community Futures Development Fund announced on June 14 that applications are now being accepted for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF). The fund provides financial contributions (interest-free loans) to help support fixed operating costs of SMEs, where business revenues have …
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Combermere Road, near Chippawa Road, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. A portion of Combermere Road between Lakeshore Drive and …
Editor’s note: Killaloe OPP issued an update on June 16 (see separate report) On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision, involving a motorcycle on Combermere Road. Police have closed a portion …
The Ottawa River is an internationally renowned whitewater river enjoyed by recreational kayakers, canoeists and rafters. Public access has been an ongoing concern for years as the sport of whitewater kayaking, canoeing, and private rafting has grown in the Ottawa Valley. Over the last several months, there has been a …
