Valley residents are in a fever over St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s popular progressive lottery Catch The Ace. This week’s prize drum held 6,139 draw tickets and before drawing the winning ticket for Week 48, SFVHF Executive Director Erin Gienow reminded viewers watching on Facebook Live that the seventh lottery …
Friends and family members of the late Lorna Hudder gathered to remember their loved one and give back to local healthcare. Money was raised at the third annual Lorna Hudder Memorial Golf Tournament, which took place at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge on July 13. A total of $2,675.00 was …
Ottawa Valley residents are invited to participate in a new survey aimed at improving healthcare services in their communities. The Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) is collecting feedback to better understand the needs, priorities, and experiences of residents across the Ottawa Valley. Why Participate? This survey is an opportunity …
Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit Like many communities across North America, the opioid crisis is having a tragic impact on local families and communities across Renfrew County and District (RCD). In 2023, there were 69 opioid overdose-related emergency department visits and 41 suspected drug poisoning deaths in …
Several upcoming events in the Valley of note: Friday, Sept.13 The adult walking group convenes at Madawaska Valley Public Library at 1 pm. This is your chance to keep fit and socialize, plus enjoy a hot drink afterwards at the Library. Saturday, Sept.14 Valley gardeners can take advantage of the …
Earlier this summer Madawaska Valley resident Eve-Marie Chamot lodged an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) against the Township’s By-Law 2024-44. MV Council enacted the By-Law restricting the use of storage container in the municipality at a Special Council meeting on June 6, after the Township held a Public …
Submitted by Watersheds Canada Watersheds Canada reports on an exciting community-led project that recently restored in-water fish habitat on Papineau Lake. In conjunction with Paplineau Lake Community Association (PLCA), 20 woody debris structures were created by 21 community members and Watersheds Canada staff and put into Papineau Lake in key …
