Year: 2026
Bite-sized news at July 3, 2026
Memorial Butterfly Release Today is the last day to reserve your butterfly for this year’s Butterfly Release on Sunday, July 26. Contact the St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation by telephone at 613-756-3045 ext. 217 or visit https://www.sfvhfoundation.com/ Unofficial list of candidates for municipal election in MV These are the names of …
SFMH halfway there on Emergency Redevelopment
St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) is pleased to share that the Emergency Department (ED) Redevelopment Project has reached its halfway milestone. SFMH will transition into the new Emergency Department. As part of the next phase, to expand Ambulatory Care, renovations will continue to the vacated space. As construction progresses, patients …
Autumn bereavement retreats
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care is pleased to announce two bereavement retreat opportunities this fall for individuals who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Following the success of our inaugural retreat last year, our Widows Retreat returns October 16–18 at Stevenson’s Lodge in Combermere. This three-day retreat …
MV community food garden launches in Barry’s Bay
More than a year ago, some members of the MV Gardening Club met in their interest to create a community food garden in Barry’s Bay. Our thought was to grow and provide fresh produce to others in need in our community, including through the Madawaska Valley Food Bank and other …
Stay vigilant against bank investigator frauds says OPP
Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind residents to remain cautious and vigilant regarding Bank Investigator frauds, often targeting elderly persons. In 2025, Canadians reported losing over $28 million to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), with an estimate of only 5-10 percent of victims …
Concert marks return of Countdown Public Art Project
On Saturday June 13th people from across the Ottawa Valley gathered under the trees in Killaloe Pathways Park to celebrate the return of the Countdown Public Art Project to the Ottawa Valley with a free outdoor concert. Above: ReDefine Arts Artistic Co-Director Anna Camilleri speaks at the Countdown Life event …
Tour de Beavertails – a unique collaboration
Cyclists and walkers from all over Ontario will descend on the tiny Ottawa Valley village of Killaloe on Sunday, July 5, for the third annual Tour de BeaverTails®. The Tour features four supported cycling routes for riders of all abilities, plus a guided walk through the historic village. Above: The …
Bite-sized news at May 25, 2026
Last Call for MV Public Library Trivia Night The Library’s Trivia Night takes place this coming Friday, May 29 in the upstairs lounge at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins 7pm. Funds from Trivia Night will help the library purchase new public computers. Register …
Last minute purchase pays off
Maybe you’ll get lucky like our Week #3 winner, Priscilla Brown, who bought her Catch the Ace ticket online at the last minute and had her ticket pulled in last Thursday’s draw! Above: Priscilla shows off her last-minute winnings (Photo submitted) Priscilla, originally from Madawaska and now living in Arnprior, …
Bite-sized news at May 15th, 2026
Here comes the Long Weekend that marks the beginning of summer in the Valley. With Bay Day tomorrow, it’s easy to forget some of the many other events going on in the area. You may get inspiration from these reminders. And if you intend to get out on the water …
Stone Fence musical comedy celebrating historic Wilno
In 2026, Stone Fence Theatre returns to its roots with a new musical comedy, If You Don’t Know You Wilno! The show is set in the historic village of Wilno, where the company was born in the Wilno Tavern, in December, 2002. The Tavern and the kitchen in St. Mary’s …
Board recognizes Madawaska Valley District School employees
During Education Week earlier this month, the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) announced this year’s recipients of the Employee Recognition Awards. Anita Byrnes and Kevin Klawitter from Madawaska Valley District School (MVDS) were among the ten award winners celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the achievement, equity and well-being …
Meet the newest Catch the Ace weekly winner
Pauline Biggs of Pembroke has been a consistent online buyer of Catch the Ace tickets in support of local healthcare that benefits her family and so many others. This week, her continued support paid off as her ticket was picked in the Week #2 draw. Above: Pauline Biggs (Photo submitted.) …
New Court decision reveals final cost of MV’s malicious abuse of power – but you won’t read about it in the Valley Gazette
Editorial A Superior Court Costs Assessment Officer issued a decision on April 9th that concluded The Current’s legal action against MV Township and members of its former Council. He awarded The Current and its owners $23,553.80 as litigation costs for successfully representing themselves in a lawsuit that confirmed they had …