On Thursday, Feb.2 the Madawaska Valley Fire Department was despatched to a structure fire in the 100 block of Pinecrest Avenue in Barry’s Bay. The call came at 5:34 pm and firefighters were on the scene in the Sandhill area of the village within five minutes to quickly contain the …
Extreme cold – are you prepared? Renfrew County and District Health Unit has circulated tips to reduce health risks and stay safe if you must be outdoors during this week’s deep freeze: CHCR pancake breakfast Killaloe’s community radio station is hosting a pancake breakfast this Sunday, Feb.5 from 9am to …
Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after an investigation into an allegation of online luring. In November 2022, OPP began an investigation into a report of online child luring that occurred in Renfrew County. As a result, police arrested and charged …
Almost half a century has passed since the first spark of community spirit and volunteerism manifested a weekend music festival in the Killaloe hills. Hosted on the farm of Fern Zadra, this event was the catalyst for a community vision and the undertaking to host and organize an annual festival …
Outdoors that polar vortex is creating plenty of chills. Indoors, though, things are heating up thanks to the Madawaska Valley Public Library in Barry’s Bay. Maybe you’re at home enjoying your borrowed book, e-book or DVD or maybe you’re visiting the Library to participate in an activity. Either way, this …
