Some lucky knaves and damsels were transported back to medieval times at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre on July 23 when they participated in a Madawaska Valley Public Library summer program. Siege Weapons and Shield Formations sessions were presented by Matt and Andrea Lawrence of Knights in the Classroom. …
Forty teams arrived before 8 a.m. at Lakeshore Park in Barry’s Bay on July 20 to participate in the 17th annual Beach Volleyball Tournament. They brought with them kids, dogs, hats, sunscreen, lots of water, and everything needed for an fun-filled day beside Kamaniskeg Lake. The event organizers laid on …
Yakabuski announces appointment of Special Advisor on Flooding Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry John Yakabuski announced on July 18 that Doug McNeil has been appointed as Ontario’s Special Advisor on Flooding. He will advise the province on ways to reduce the impacts of flooding and ensure communities can recover …
EDITORIAL Following the Council meeting of June 18, The Current wrote to Councillor Ernie Peplinski seeking clarification of comments he made during the meeting in relation to the distribution of Canada Day grant funding. Those statements seemed calculated to leave the impression that Combermere had been unfairly bypassed. His statements …
A.J. Casson’s Love Affair with Barry’s Bay Though the Group of Seven are famous throughout the world as Canada’s premier landscape painters, few people know about the Group’s long love affair with Barry’s Bay and area landscape. The Station Keepers are launching a new exhibit on Friday July 19 to …
OPP update July 15 5:00 p.m.: Officers report that the girls are in good health and have been reunited with their families, who had travelled to the area. The girls had made it about a quarter of the way toward their destination when they realized they had left the trail and …
Hwy 17 widening announced Ontario is to widen 22.5 kilometres of Hwy 17 to four lanes between Arnprior and Renfrew. The announcement on July 11 said the project from Scheel Drive to three kilometres west of Bruce Street in Renfrew County would include four new interchanges, and will reduce congestion …
On June 27 members of the 1st Barry’s Bay Sparks, Brownies Guides, Pathfinder, Ranger Unit helped to plant a community garden at the Barry’s Bay Supportive Housing senior residence on Stafford Street. Communities in Bloom co-chairs Debbie Marshall and Elser Lee Archer were on hand to assist the Unit’s leaders …
Pop Up Art is travelling around Renfrew County this season and the Madawaska Valley is its next stop. The exhibition, which features eleven local artists inspired by everyday objects from their surroundings, begins with a reception at Madawaska Coffee, 19578 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay from 7 to 9 p.m. on …
Young Valley musicians Serena and Dexter Sernoskie (above) have a very busy summer job – they are in this year’s Stone Fence Theatre cast of Up at Fred’s Allons-y which starts its season run this week in Rankin. The pair are well known in the Madawaska Valley from their performances …
Going away on vacation? Be careful with free hotel wifi Using free hotel wifi when you’re on vacation may expose your confidential data to hackers. Hotel networks have become a favourite target for hackers because in an effort to provide convenience for guests some hotels offer password-free internet access. This …
Kids and bikes on a sunny day spell fun. But when there’s a bike parade led by a Mountie on stilts, plus cash prizes and cake at the finish – well, what a way to celebrate Canada Day! The bikes assembled in the Township parking lot between the Barry’s Bay …
Do you have everything you need to put your boat in the water? OPP Marine Unit advises that they patrol waterways in the Valley to ensure everyone has a safe, fun time on the water this summer. Be sure your boat has all necessary safety equipment as required by Transport …
To help celebrate Canada Day, The Current provides this link to a blast from a Canada Day past — 1993 to be precise. It is a performance of Stompin’ Tom Connors accompanied by fiddle icon Graham Townsend and others as they play “Canada Day Up Canada way.” Enjoy! Photo …
School’s out for summer, not just for students but also for the many workers who ensure Valley children stay safe during the academic year. On June 25 Access Work Services (AWS) gathered some of its client workers to honour worker Rhys Geddes with a Certificate of Achievement and share a …
