OPP Bulletins at Dec.15 2025

No ice is safe ice – Upper Ottawa Valley OPP As winter conditions set in, the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging extreme caution near bodies of water. Even when lakes or rivers appear frozen, remember, no ice is safe ice. Early-season ice is …

MV Food Bank thanks the Valley

The Madawaska Valley has once again shown that it is very much a caring community. The MV Food Bank’s annual fundraiser, the MooseFM Radiothon hosted last Friday at Yuill’s Independent and Metro, exceeded its goal this year. “The Radiothon is our major fundraiser each year,” said Paul Thompson of the MV Food …

Killaloe Lions provide vision screening for Valley school kids

A volunteer-run program is helping children throughout Renfrew County to get assessed for the vision care they need for success. Above: Audrey Cormack, of the Beachburg Lions, works with a student. (Photo submitted) Since 2024, the Killaloe and Area Lions Club has run a Vision Screening Program that visits area …

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer encourages vaccination

Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following update on respiratory virus season in Ontario: “With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s important to take all necessary precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy, including by ensuring your vaccines are up to date. Respiratory …

Countdown in the Valley

Just Giving Tuesday On Tuesday, Dec.2 St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation will participate in Giving Tuesday. This year your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000. SFVHF thanks these community Match-It Donors for making this possible: Killaloe and Area Lions Club, Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club, Quadeville & District Service …

Bite-sized news at Nov.29, 2025

Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club Many Valley residents prefer enjoying the outdoors during the crisp winter months. For the cross-country skiers among them, preparation for winter began with trail clearing last Saturday and continues today Saturday, Nov.29 when Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club meet on site at the Yurt to …

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