Month: December 2024
Opeongo Hills Nordic prepares for sixth annual loppet
The Valley’s cross-country ski club based in Brudenell will hold its sixth annual Opeongo Classic Loppet on Saturday, February 1st 2025. Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club offers groomed trails to suit all levels and abilities, so the Loppet event is a welcome crisp day out on the snow whether you …
Lost in Algonquin Park – Part 2
Background: In 1993 the author was lost near the Old Crow Nature Reserve in Algonquin Park. The story continues after he has managed to survive the first night huddled in a primitive lean-to, despite cold temperatures, rain and inadequate clothing … Above: Only a small fraction of Algonquin Park’s ancient …
Lakefront property owners help restore Carson Lake trout habitat
Earlier this month Watersheds Canada informed The Current about an exciting community-led project that recently restored brook trout habitat on Carson Lake. We contacted Wendy Wolak of the Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG Lakes) who confirmed that the group had supported the project funding application. Wolak referred …
Local healthcare gets boost from Valley service clubs
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation On Monday, Dec. 16, the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation held a meet and greet with area service clubs who contributed to the Tree of Lights Match-It Program on Giving Tuesday. Groups included the Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club, Killaloe Lions Club, …
Focus on Valley festivities
Every December Valley people prepare for the festive season with charitable events and a series of traditions. Above: Santa Claus arrives in the Valley for the 2024 parade. All photos Roger Prince. Early in the month was Giving Tuesday, a great opportunity for benevolent organizations to maximize donations. The St. …
OPP Bulletins at Dec.13 2024
Intimate Partner Violence incidents continue to rise The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged five people in the last week for intimate partner violence related crimes. On December 4, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a domestic dispute on Baldwin Street in the Town …
Barry’s Bay resident wins Early Bird prize
Congratulations to Judith Daley of Barry’s Bay who won the final Early Bird prize in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Growing TogethER Lottery! Above: Judith Daley. Photo submitted. The draw for a $2,000 Apple Gift Card was held at St. Francis Memorial Hospital on December 6. Thank you to …
CRC Killaloe’s GameON program receives donation from Northern Credit Union
Northern Credit Union is committed to strengthening the local communities where they operate and live. Focusing on three key areas in significant need, Northern made widespread impacts by donating $56,400 through its annual Giving for Good initiative. In the Madawaska Valley area, kids will benefit from a $2,000 donation to …
Novel suggestions for gift giving and winter reading
It’s that time of year again. Snow and colder temperatures have arrived and the festive season is drawing near. If you’re looking for books for the readers on your Christmas list or searching for titles for winter reading, here are some suggestions from amongst the best books I’ve read this past …
Kids can go gaga in Palmer Rapids
Palmer Rapids Public School is thanking their community partners for making a student dream come true. The school’s Primary students now have their own Gaga Pit: a great source of exercise and fun! Above: Grade 2/3 class with teacher Ms. Hart admire their new Gaga Ball Pit. (Photo H.Peterson) For …
The First Christmas
A book review by Jack Madigan A few years ago, a friend recommended The First Christmas as a book I might enjoy reading during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Sure enough! And I keep returning to it each year to seek out some deeper meanings behind the birth and life …