Pat Dombroskie of Killaloe was visiting his mom at the Valley Manor this past week when he decided to purchase a Catch the Ace ticket. It was the second time ever that he decided to get in on the action. This time he chose envelope number 20 which revealed the Seven …
Editor’s Note: Candidate for Madawaska Valley Council, David Shulist, replied to The Current today with apologies for having missed our deadline saying that he has been very busy. Below is the statement he provided: I am a Madawaska Valley man with deep roots here, and I sincerely care about this …
Environment Canada issued a frost alert recently which reminds us that once Thanksgiving has come and gone, it will soon be snowbird time. Given that a significant proportion of Elbows Up Canadians are avoiding the US for their winter sunshine, it’s worth looking at government advisories about other potential destinations. …
Editorial As regular readers of The Current will know, our lawsuit against Madawaska Valley Township and members of its 2018-22 Council concluded earlier this year. The municipal insurer, Intact Public Entities (IPE), footed the entire bill for our successful claim through paying the defendants’ legal costs and our compensation, as …
Voters in Madawaska Valley have reason to be grateful for their Public Library and their local Legion. As in many previous election campaigns, Madawaska Valley Public Library and the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 have combined forces to host an All Candidates Meeting. The event allows voters to …
Editor’s Note: Alia Bayat, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley Township, replied to The Current with the following items from his platform. He subsequently submitted some additions, which are reflected below. Get BIG government out of small town politics Small rural areas like the Madawaska Valley are ideal for establishing …
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care offers two grief retreats for widowed adults this October, and spaces are filling up says Jenna Stamplicoski, Bereavement Services and Volunteer Coordinator at MVHPC. The Men’s Day Retreat for Widowed Men will take place on October 15, followed by a Widowed Women Grief Retreat from …
Cheryl Gallant, Member of Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, has written to the Minister of Industry urging the federal government to ensure that a dedicated portion of funding under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative is directed to small businesses with annual revenues of less than $1 million through Canada’s network of Community …
Editor’s Note: Shelley Maika, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley, responded to The Current’s request with the following statement: Why am I running for Council? Madawaska Valley is my home as it was to generations before me. I care deeply about my home and the people in it. As someone …
The Week 19 winner was Sharon Greer of Barry’s Bay. Sharon works at Lorraine’s Pharmacy, but purchased her lucky ticket at the Barry’s Bay Shell. She chose envelope number 18 because that’s her granddaughter’s birthday. The Eight – not the Ace! – of Spades was hiding behind that envelope! Although Sharon didn’t find the Ace of Spades, she’s …
Editor’s note: Mary Blank, candidate for Mayor in Madawaska Valley, has provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request: It has been an honour and a privilege serving our community for the last four years as your elected Councillor in the Township of the Madawaska Valley. My roots …
Editor’s note: Roger Prince, candidate for Mayor in Madawaska Valley, has provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request. This article was amended 16 Sept.2026 when he submitted a clarification about his experience on Durham Hospice board. Thank you for allowing all candidates to share their backgrounds, experience, …
Madawaska Valley Gardening Club holds their fall Plant Sale at Zurakowski Park in Barry’s Bay on Saturday Sept.12 9am-12pm. It’s a great opportunity for amazing gardening deals on perennials, shrubs, trees and houseplants. You can donate plants on site 8am-9am. Sale proceeds support MV Gardening Club’s community beautification and education …
Editor’s Note: Patrick Zelney, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley, provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request: My roots run deep in the Valley. I’m a third-generation Valley boy. My uncle built the first motel here, the one now known as the Pinewood Inn. As a young …
Editor’s Note: Fatima Bint Abdul-Muqit responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: Fatimah Bint Abdul-Muqit has announced her candidacy for Madawaska Valley Town Council in the 2026 municipal election. The Township has certified Fatimah Bint Abdul Muqit as a candidate for …
