Editor’s note: The following letter was recently received from a reader who suggests that the Gypsy Moth is no less destructive to trees than the Coronavirus is to humans. Dear Editor, The summer of 2021 is predicted to go down in Renfrew’s history as one of the worst for the …
MV Library entertains the whole family in December The lead-up to the holidays usually includes some Saturday and holiday craft and story times for children at the Madawaska Valley Public Library, but this year the Library staff in Barry’s Bay are going all out to ensure youngsters (and their families) …
Ace of Spaces still hidden – who will be the big winner? St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s (SFVH) Catch The Ace Lottery is now in Week #45 and if that elusive Ace of Spades is drawn next Thursday, the lucky winner could take home an estimated $194,474.00!! Last Thursday Deborah …
Thanks to a report just in from Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade, The Current is able to report that County Road 62 between Combermere and Barry’s Bay has reopened to traffic following a serious motor vehicle collision the morning of November 27. (Above: Madawaska Valley FIre Department photo of …
In a YouTube video Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer for Renfrew County and District, recently acknowledged that we all have COVID-fatigue. To keep it simple for our readers, The Current regularly researches the province’s news releases and website. As a public service we are happy to provide this handy …
Ottawa Valley Creative Arts is conducting a photography project to honour seniors throughout the Valley. Last month photographer Maureen MacMillan brought her studio equipment to the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 to shoot some residents. Having her portrait taken was fun for Johanna Yandernoll who heard about the project from …
Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health for Renfrew County and District (RAD), provided a sobering example in his Winter Update on YouTube on November 23. Using the graphic above, he explained how a single positive case of COVID-19 affected nearly two hundred people in RAD. (Above image: Dr. …
Repeat winner snags second Catch The Ace prize Week #43 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Brad Parisien of Barry’s Bay is the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s first repeat winner of the Catch the Ace weekly prize. Parisien took home $3,088 in the Week #31 draw; then his ticket was …
Ace of Spades lives on as Catch The Ace lottery prize grows St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Week #42 Catch the Ace Lottery winner was John Hildebrandt of Barry’s Bay who received a cheque for $5,853. His lucky number 44 revealed the Jack of Clubs. If next week’s winning ticket …
Who were all those costumed characters descending on the streets of Wilno, Barry’s Bay and Combermere on Hallowe’en Day? The Madawaska Valley Public Library organized a children’s Hallowe’en Hunt with the help of thirty local businesses in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Above: the Gow and Recoskie children plus family …
Catch The Ace progressive jackpot could top $160,000 Last Thursday Jennifer Bamford of Barry’s Bay won the Week #41 Weekly Prize of $5,518 in St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch The Ace lottery. Her favourite number, seven, revealed the Nine of Spades so the lottery continues with weekly draws until …
Illustration: Betsy Bell McKimm (c) 2020 Betsy Bell McKimm, former resident of Madawaska Valley, has graciously permitted The Current to publish this illustration in response to the outcome of last week’s US election. McKimm now combines her training and experience in both art and yoga to provide instruction for students …
Catch The Ace Jackpot keeps growing Brad Laundry took home $5,629 on Oct. 29 when his ticket was drawn as the Week #40 winner in St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch The Ace lottery. Laundry’s ticket did not reveal the Ace of Spades, so tickets for this Thursday’s draw are …
Looking for Hallowe’en fun this weekend? Look no further, there’s lots to be had right here in the Valley, and the organizers have made sure the treats are COVID-safe for your kids. Remember, no crowding! Family Hallowe’en Hunt Sat. Oct.31 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madawaska Valley Public Library, …
Following the resignation of Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Mantifel at the October 14th meeting, the Council of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR) held a Special Council meeting on October 20 to deal with filling the vacancy. Members of Council discussed the job description for the position, a draft ad, and talked about …
