Madawaska Valley Public Library’s first take-home trivia quiz last winter was popular enough for library staff to suggest a quiz for the recent holiday season. But when the teams registered was double the number who participated in last February’s Cabin Fever Quiz, the Library realized their approach was a winner …
There’s more than one way for lucky Valley residents to win with St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s (SFVH) popular Catch The Ace progressive lottery. Yes, of course you can buy a ticket for just $5 cash in the weekly draw as these photos of recent Weekly Winners prove. The four …
A new retail outlet arrived on Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay this month – just in time to help with your Christmas shopping. In what Sigrid Geddes and Amber Flokstra Radema refer to as a “creative collision” the two women decided to combine their mutual need for a high street …
Just in time for the Tree of Lights virtual lighting ceremony which will be held on Friday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m., local Communities in Bloom volunteers created Christmas Swags for Main Street and the Railway Station in Barry’s Bay. The creative helpers included Elser Lee (Faith) Archer, Jeneene Brunton, …
St. Francis Herb Farm opens its doors in Barry’s Bay The new production facility for St. Francis Herb Farm (SFHF) was officially opened on Nov.10, and was celebrated with an Open House for the public three days later. During a tour of the building Paul Rivett-Carnac, SFHF President and CEO, …
Volunteers and staff from St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) recently gathered for a work bee at the Barry’s Bay Legion to prepare this year’s Tree of Lights fundraising campaign. Two work parties gathered at different times of day; pictured above is the morning team. From left (seated): Bev Burchat, …
The pandemic has prompted many individuals and businesses to reinvent themselves, and you need look no further than Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay for several examples. To illustrate just one, The Current visited Bayberry Design to enjoy their new featured artist gallery. Co-owners Liam Gansterer (above) and Victoria Lutz, with …
At the Nov.2 Council in Committee Meeting of Madawaska Valley, Mayor Kim Love called for Councillor Mark Willmer to make an on-the-spot introduction of new Recreation and Community Development Coordinator, Hannah Gutoskie. Willmer said, “It’s pleasant to be put on the spot because we had a great day of interviews …
Madawaska Valley Fire Department took possession of a new pumper truck for North Hall in October. When Fire Chief Corwin Quade invited The Current to take a closer look at it, we started with a walk around the truck while he pointed out some of its features. The $386,000 state …
Approximately 50 people gathered in downtown Barry’s Bay on Saturday, Oct.23 to protest against a mandatory vaccination policy for local healthcare workers. The Current spoke to 15 participants at the demonstration, four of whom agreed to be identified in this report. Above: demonstrators gather along Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay …
A fine fall day was chosen by Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 to host a reception for the sponsors and volunteers of the work party who built the patio deck. Before unveiling a plaque overlooking the deck that acknowledged the contributions of Murray Brothers Lumber and McRae Lumber Company, Branch …
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) staff and volunteers were excited when the ticket bought by Elsie Mask of Round Lake Centre revealed the Ace of Spades at the Week #18 draw of their Catch The Ace lottery last Thursday, Oct.14. The winner, however, took her good fortune in stride …
On Oct.13 The Current published a news release from Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) advising of yet another COVID-19 outbreak in Madawaska Valley Township. RCDHU revealed that several cases are related to an event at The Holy Canadian Martyrs RC Church (HCM) in Combermere on Sept.26. For those …
Editor’s Note: Scroll down for the link to a downloadable list of all 2021 Honour Our Veterans banners. Fifty-nine banners honouring the service of Valley veterans were the results of the first Honour Our Veterans banner program run by the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406. Veterans, their family …
Proximity to “quite a nice community hospital” was one of the reasons that prompted former Ottawa residents Ron and Valerie Egan to retire to Blackfish Bay. Little did they expect that a dramatic rollercoaster 24 hours would demonstrate the benefit of living so close to St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH). …
