The following media release was received April 14 from St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation: Thanks to the generosity of its incredible donors and volunteers, and the proceeds from the wildly popular Catch the Ace lottery, the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation is extremely pleased to announce that it has raised …
Members of Madawaska Valley Council met in Committee on April 6th to hear reports from all municipal departments. Here are some noteworthy items. Water and Wastewater budget and rates approved MV Treasurer Amanda Hudder presented the draft drinking water budget saying it represents a 2 percent increase in the cubic …
UPDATE: Update – On April 18, 2021 at approximately 1:18pm, the missing female Hope JEMIMAH (OGUTU) was located alive and well and was transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services for a health assessment. The OPP wish to Thank all the individuals who called in to support and assist in locating …
The following release from Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre was received April 13: Beginning today, April 13, when residents need to book a COVID-19 test with the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (VTAC), they can skip the wait time on the phone line and access the …
Charges laid in Barry’s Bay hit and run last December Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded the investigation into a Fail to Remain Motor Vehicle Collision after a woman was stuck by a vehicle in the Barry’s Bay area of Madawaska Valley Township. …
On April 12 the following media release was received from Renfrew County and District Health Unit: As part of the Ontario Government’s expanding rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is excited to announce that our region has received an allocation of AstraZeneca vaccine. This …
The Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan (BLR) Integrity Commissioner, Ms. Peggy Young-Lovelace of the Sudbury consulting firm E4m Solutions Inc., was criticized on April 7th when a resident spoke during a public council meeting. BLR resident Mike McCloskey accused E4m of making false statements, misusing its authority to influence council and ultimately …
The following news release from the Ontario Government was received Apr.12: The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has made the difficult decision to move elementary and secondary schools to remote learning following the April break. This move has been made in response to the …
Note: with the arrival of warmer weather the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Ontario Provincial Police issued the following bulletin on April 7: Public should exercise caution as bears come out of hibernation The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind you …
The following was received from Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) April 9: In order to ensure that there are enough beds and staffing to support the care of COVID-19 patients and additional patients who may require transfer to the Pembroke Regional Hospital from other health care facilities who are experiencing over-capacity, …
The Madawaska Communities Circle of Health (MCCH) was formed in 2010 when the Champlain LHIN supported integration of funded health service providers operating in the St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) catchment area. As the Circle was integrated, each member learned and understood the others’ Mission, Vision and funding mandates. Early …
The following information was released by Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) on April 8: Today, April 8, RCDHU in collaboration with the Arnprior and District Family Health Team (ADFHT) and the North Renfrew Family Health Team (NRFHT), are happy to announce that residents 55 years of age and …
Valley Manor Long Term Care update, COVID-19 vaccine appointments for seniors 65 and up, RCDHU local vaccine infographic at April 7.
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 …
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 …
