Ben McFadden of Lake St. Peter got the phone call of a lifetime when he discovered he had found the Ace of Spades in Week 22 of the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s (SFVHF) Catch the Ace lottery. Above: Ben McFadden celebrates his $40,538 win. All photos submitted by St.Francis …
Friends of the Library should note this fun artist talk and demonstration happening on Saturday at 1pm at Madawaska Valley Public Library, 19474 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay. You can have a look at Carolyn’s wonderful artwork, hear about her process, and see a demonstration of her technique. About the artist …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a swatting incident. On Wednesday February 25, 2026, UOV officers responded to a report of threats indicating that someone had been shot in Barry’s Bay. Multiple resources, including members of the Emergency Response Team, were deployed …
As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is investing $531,187 to help the township of Madawaska Valley resurface Opeongo Line. The funding is being delivered through the 2026-27 Connecting Links program, which helps maintain vital roads and bridges, keeping workers on the job, supporting the movement of …
The Ottawa River flows through an ancient rift valley that extends from near North Bay through Ottawa toward Montreal. The area is seismically active, and experiences dozens of minor earthquakes each year. Stronger earthquakes also occur such as the magnitude 5 quake in June 2010 that caused shaking, evacuations and damage in …
At a Special Meeting of Madawaska Valley Council on Monday, February 9th, 2026, Barry’s Bay resident Linda Neuman was formally sworn in as a member of Council, replacing the late Councillor Ernie Peplinski. Above: Watched by Mayor David Shulist (R) and Councillor Mary Blank (centre), newly-appointed Madawaska Valley Councillor Linda …
At the January 26, 2026 board meeting, the Madawaska Valley Public Library board honoured long-time volunteer Marie Landon, who passed away in February 2025. Above from left – standing: Claire Sullivan, Julia Beggs, Anne Marie Landon, Mary Blank, Mary Conway, Betty Kirby. In front: Teresa Ostapowicz, Colleen Golka. Photo: Madawaska …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating after a victim in the Petawawa area recently lost over $4,000 through the bank investigator scam. In a bank investigator scam, fraudsters impersonate online merchants, bank staff, or law enforcement, claiming your account is compromised …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging businesses to verify who they are dealing with before conducting remote or online sales. The UOV OPP is currently investigating a recent attempted fraud at a Petawawa business where the fraudster attempted to purchase auto parts …
Submitted Colleen Lapello of Palmer Rapids is crocheting in support of local healthcare. Throughout 2026, she will be donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of her blue and white crocheted angels toward the purchase of medical equipment at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. In addition to the angels, …
Submitted The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) recently received a generous Empowerment grant of $7,500 from Ontario Power Generation. Funds will go toward the purchase of essential medical equipment at St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH), including patient beds, an IV pump, and more. Above from left: SFVHF Executive Director Erin Gienow, …
At the Madawaska Valley Council in Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb.3rd 2026, Mayor David Shulist and Councillors Blank, Cybulski and Maika voted unanimously to appoint Linda Neuman (Plebon) to fill the vacancy created by the sudden passing of Councillor Peplinski. Above: Linda Neuman (Photo LinkedIn). This followed Council’s decision to …
This poem is about the road which was built during the depression times in 1934 in Radcliffe Township which is now County Road 62 (formerly Hwy.62).The Current thanks Lois Yantha who found it when she was going through old papers and thought that our readers would like to see it. …
