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Originally scheduled for the depths of winter but postponed due to weather, the Madawaska Valley Public Library’s first Cabin Fever Trivia Quiz was held on March 12 at the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406. Twelve teams of six competitors vied for the coveted trophy, which was eventually won after “four …
Note: Updated as of Sunday March 15 at 3:30 p.m. Please scroll down for event cancellations. While there are no confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 in Renfrew County at this time, healthcare teams are working to ensure you get the information you need to protect yourself and your family …
Catch The Ace The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation reports that Donna Brum, who bought her ticket at Round Lake Centre Food Market, won the Week 22 prize of $2,929 last Thursday. Brum plans to use her prize money toward a trip. Since Brum’s ticket uncovered the Jack of Hearts …
On March 1 The Current reported that Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) has been named as a defendant in a civil court proceeding started last month by three former students. The law suit claims damages of $10 million for childhood sexual abuse they allege they suffered at the hands …
Catching up with Catch The Ace You don’t have to stop buying tickets just because Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation’s Ace of Spades has been found. The St. Francis Valley Healthcare (SFVH) Foundation’s Ace remains hidden. Tickets are on sale now for Week #22, to be drawn next Thursday at 4:30 …
On February 20th three former students commenced a law suit claiming damages of $10 million for childhood sexual abuse they allege they suffered at the hands of former teacher and principal Clarke Anderson while attending Fairview Public School in Pembroke. According to a media release issued by the plaintiffs’ lawyer, …
If cats are among the favourite images on the internet, then cupcakes must be a pretty close second and Connie Schwieg seized an opportunity to combine her love of both. Schwieg was credited by Leah Kinghorn, President of the Opeongo Seniors Centre, as the driving force behind the Cupcake Day …
Twenty-two young people entered the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 Public Speaking competition on Saturday February 22. Legion Youth Education Officer William Cunliffe welcomed the crowd of about 50 family members, friends and volunteers who listened as the children spoke on a wide range of topics. Legion President Heather Poliquin …
On February 14th Paul Blais of MDB Insight presented a draft Strategic Plan to Madawaska Valley Council. (photo above) The proposed plan resulted from consultation with Council, Township staff and approximately 50 members of the public on November 21st and incorporated the results of an online and hard copy survey …
Well Woman Clinic for unattached patients The Madawaska Valley Family Health Team continues to offer Well Woman Clinic appointments for patients without a primary care provider. If you don’t have a family doctor, but need Well Woman care (including PAP test and breast examination) or want to discuss your options …
Canadian Nobel Prize winners Alice Munro (Literature 2013) and Jack Szostak (Medicine 2009) are among the 42 Nobel Prize recipients who have written Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland demanding that the Canadian government reject the proposed Teck Frontier mine proposal. The Teck Frontier mine would …
The Current captured the flavour of a few of Saturday’s Family Day Weekend events. Family fun activities The weekend got off to a brisk start thanks to outdoor activities offered by Madawaska Valley Recreation Department. Organizer Stephanie Plebon told The Current they tried to revive outdoor events that used to …
Catch The Ace jackpot rises as ticket sales increase Joe Shulist won last Thursday’s Week #19 Catch the Ace prize of $2,115. Congratulations to Joe who purchased his lucky ticket at the Wilno Building Supply. The Ace of Spades has eluded capture for nineteen weeks, but somebody’s got to win …
Healthcare is a hot topic for most rural residents, whether it’s needing a family doctor or having to travel to get specialist treatment. If you live with more than one chronic condition that requires recurrent visits or readmissions to hospital or clinics, you face unique challenges living in rural Ontario. …
