Scottish Heritage at Killaloe Farmers’ Market This morning, Saturday July 29, is Fort McDonell Day Scottish Heritage at the Killaloe Farmers’ Market. Local bagpiper Annadeane Kerr (Photo Facebook) will entertain at 11am. Join this celebration of Scottish history on Saturday July 29 for Fort McDonell Day at the Killaloe Farmers’ …
Bonnechere Authors Festival Editor’s Note: BUPL has advised that tonight’s speaker, Fiona King Foster, has had to postpone her talk due to illness. The Library will advise of a new date for the talk to be held sometime in August. Two more authors for you to meet this summer while …
Busy weekend in the Valley coming up: Madawaska Valley Studio Tour July 15-16: The Summer Tour is a tradition for Valley art lovers. This weekend is the perfect time for a jaunt visiting artists’ studios to see not just the latest work by your favourites but also the work of …
On Sunday, July 9 The Current reported that police were seeking public assistance to identify an unknown male aged 20-35 who jumped off the Mill Street Bridge in Combermere at approximately 3pm on Saturday July 8 2023 and did not resurface. Late on July 9, Ontario Provincial Police East Region …
Calling all would-be videographers There’s still time to catch the last Toonie Tuesdays session this Tuesday, Apr.25 at 7 pm at the old Train Station at 19503 Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay. The Madawaska Valley Public Library in conjunction with the Stationkeepers MV host this series. Barry Conway, a print …
Barry’s Bay porch fire Madawaska Valley Fire Department staff and volunteers have been kept busy the past few days. MV Fire Chief Corwin Quade told The Current they were called out to a structure fire on Inglis Street in Barry’s Bay at 11:44 am and when the North Hall crew …
Free movie event Thursday Mar.30 at 7 pm in the O’Brien Theatre, Renfrew. Free admission plus popcorn and a drink. This free screening of the Oscar-nominated film Women Talking is sponsored by The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre, Survivor Advocacy & Support Initiative, and End Violence Against Women. A panel discussion …
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Renfrew County Real Estate Board MLS® home sales, new listings continue to run well below average levels in February. The total of 63 MLS sales of homes last month represents a sharp decrease of 47.1 percent from February 2022. The analysis released by RCREB states: Sale prices down As well …
This week is March Break in the Valley and there are plenty of events and activities to enjoy as mentioned previously in The Current. As spring approaches, you have even more opportunities to participate in. Growing and making tea at MV Gardening Club Madawaska Valley Gardening Club meets this Thursday, …
Madawaska Valley proposed Development Charges REMINDER: Madawaska Valley Township’s public meeting about proposed Development Charges in the municipality has been re-scheduled for today, Monday, Mar.6 2023 at 6 pm at the MV Township Council Chambers, 85 Bay Street, Barry’s Bay. For more details see https://www.madawaskavalley.ca/news-and-notices/development-charges-notice-of-public-meeting-january-12-2023-400-p-m/ More free public skating during …
Ottawa Valley history and entertainment Barry’s Bay at 2 pm on Sunday, Feb.26: The Stationkeepers MV present ‘The Way We Were’ & The Yo-Yo Mamas. This lively presentation takes place at the old Barry’s Bay Railway Station. Several new video vignettes of The Way We Were, a heritage documentary currently …
Editorial Last August the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) published a report on the cost of municipal insurance. It said, “Rising municipal insurance costs continue to be a major concern for AMO members. Many municipalities in Ontario are reporting increases of more than 20 percent. These costs are being driven …
Extreme cold – are you prepared? Renfrew County and District Health Unit has circulated tips to reduce health risks and stay safe if you must be outdoors during this week’s deep freeze: CHCR pancake breakfast Killaloe’s community radio station is hosting a pancake breakfast this Sunday, Feb.5 from 9am to …
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) has released the results of its year-end fundraising campaign, Tree of Lights 2022, which raised a record $120,000 for the purchase of much needed hospital equipment. Erin Gienow, SFVH Executive Director, said, “This is the most raised to date through our year-end appeal. Together, …
