On October 3 Valley residents were invited to see behind the scenes at the Madawaska Valley Food Bank at 19460 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay. The 25-year-old non-profit organization is run completely by volunteers and opens twice monthly to provide food to area individuals and families in need. Open House guests …
The 2019 National & International Edition of Communities in Bloom (CiB) has commended Madawaska Valley Township for Green Engagement of Youth, while maintaining the municipality’s 5 Blooms standing in the prestigious competition. MV was judged against communities such as Bay Roberts NL, Melfort SK, Merrickville-Wolford ON, Prescott ON and Windsor …
The All Candidates Open Forum held at the Killaloe Lions Hall on October 5 by Local 303 of the National Farmers Union attracted nine of the ten declared candidates for election in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke (RNP). Above from left: David Ainsworth (People’s Party of Canada), Robert Cherrin (Veterans Coalition Party of Canada), …
Minister Yakabuski recalls Barry’s Bay Station history At the Station Keepers’ 125th Anniversary celebration yesterday, MPP John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, entertained the crowd with a personal story about Station history. (photo above) “One of my proudest moments took place probably just over there beside the tracks [pointing]. …
It was a day for fun, music and many memories as Valley folk and visitors gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Barry’s Bay Railway Station on September 28. Attendees were reminded of its importance, not just locally but globally. Station Keeper President Joanne Olsen said in her welcoming …
The Alice May was christened in a ceremonial ‘launch’ at Shaw Woods on September 27, 2019 during National Forest Week by Bonnie Eldridge, Tom Pender and John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. The boat has come to rest in a forest because she is a replica of an …
EDITORIAL On Sept. 4 The Current reported on Councillor Ernie Peplinski’s demand made at the Aug. 27 Council meeting that The Current’s owners apologize to taxpayers and write them a cheque for $60,000. The report confirmed that The Current’s publisher had requested the opportunity to attend the next Council meeting …
Hordes of visitors invade the Valley each fall to enjoy nature’s beauty. Mobile phones capture the autumn colours and some people imagine what it must be like to be an artist inspired by wilderness views. These thoughts often lead to Canada’s famous Group of Seven landscape painters of the last …
Valley entrepreneurs launching a new enterprise (or expanding an existing business in operation for less than five years) have until September 29 to register for Starter Company Plus. The program, funded by the Province and delivered by Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC), is designed to provide business training for local business …
Twenty years of twisting is a long time for any career and Barry’s Bay balloon artist, Terry Newcombe, has decided to retire. He told The Current he wants to train his replacement so that Valley kids of all ages will not lose out at future events when they can’t find …
The planned power outage last Sunday morning did not stop 48 keen participants from completing the Terry Fox Run in Barry’s Bay. After worries that the lack of power for the second consecutive year would have a negative effect on the event, organizer Colette Mantifel was relieved that many people …
A new way to experience the outdoors – yeah, right! How often have you heard a promise like that, but been disappointed? Well The Current is here to tell you that this time it’s not only true, but so is the title of this article – taken from the tagline …
Access Work Service (AWS) invited clients to an ice cream party in appreciation of their work during July and August. The end of summer gathering on September 6 was due to take place on the patio of the Balmoral Hotel but the threat of rain caused AWS to move the …
At the Council in Committee meeting on September 4, Madawaska Valley presented a cheque for $10,000 towards the Valley Manor Redevelopment project as agreed by MV Council. Present to accept the donation on behalf of Valley Manor were Board Chair Kathryn Marion and CEO Trisha Sammon. They were representing a …
Valley high school students are back in class this month, the older ones in their last year at Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) likely wondering what lies ahead. This article is for those students, their family members and supporters. The Current spoke to three MVDHS graduates for their take …
