As the province reopens, community events gradually return. One of the first to do so was the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 monthly all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Under the guidance of the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, the Legion held its first breakfast since last winter on Sunday August 16, …
Given events at the August 5 Council meeting in Palmer Rapids, some might think that the Township of Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan seems to be getting more than its fair share of contentious issues for such a small municipality. Two Ombudsman complaints Returning to her report to Council after …
Council for the Township of Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR) met by teleconference on Wednesday August 5. Council amended the Procedural By-Law so that BLR Council could continue to meet via electronic means now that Ontario has cancelled the Emergency Orders. During the subsequent Council meeting, Clerk Michelle Mantifel asked …
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Shoppers looking for the Killaloe Farmers’ Market last Saturday didn’t need eyeglasses to see one sign as Killaloe’s own Banksy — market organizer Rachelle Clayton — went to work with a set of chalks in downtown Killaloe. (above photo: Rachelle Clayton) But for those who like to look behind the …
The newly-formed Barry’s Bay Horseshoe League was a winner on July 25 at their first ever tournament held at the horseshoe pits located at the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406. Not only did the competitors have a great morning’s play followed by a barbecue lunch provided by Legion …
Visitors to the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 may have noticed a new sculpture permanently mounted beside the Cenotaph. The metal silhouette was donated by Mrs. Theresa Bryant of Bracebridge, Ontario in memory of veterans Anthony Puchalski and his son-in-law, Joseph Voldock. Above: “There But Not There” photo Heather Poliquin …
A young family who spent the afternoon of July 2 at the public beach on Kamaniskeg Lake are grateful that they — and others who attempted to help them — escaped harm after an innocent ride on an inflatable drifted into dangerous territory. Above clockwise from front left: the Graham family, …
Last month’s real estate residential sales set an all-time record according to recently-released figures for June 2020 from Renfrew County Real Estate Board (RCREB). One metric in particular stands out: Residential sales activity recorded in Renfrew County totaled 305 units in June 2020. This was an increase of 28.2% from …
This year, more than ever, food insecurity is a big problem and all the Food Banks in our region find that more individuals and families need help. Madawaska Valley Food Bank is serving between 30 and 40 percent more clients than this time last year. Killaloe Food Bank reports a …
In a livestreamed video conference on July 6 the public health officers of Eastern Ontario announced their collaboration on a regional approach to mandatory face coverings and masks to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Participants were: Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health Eastern Ontario Health Unit Paula Stewart, Medical …
On July 7th at a livestreamed planning meeting on YouTube, Madawaska Valley Council will consider an application for re-zoning to allow the owners of the Bent Anchor Bar & Restaurant in Combermere to add a retail store as a permitted use in the Tourism Commercial – Exception One (TC-E1) Zone. …
Barry’s Bay Legion will host a Canada Day Barbecue as a fun community fundraiser for the Branch on Wednesday July 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering reasonably priced hot dogs, burgers and drinks “To Go” or to eat under the shade in their outdoor patio area – or …
Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) students celebrated the end of their secondary schooling last evening with all the traditional trappings: mortarboards and gowns; speeches from the Class Valedictorian, MVDHS Principal, School Board Trustee, and even the Prime Minister; congratulations from MVDHS staff; and the presentation of a host of …
In light of this year’s unusual circumstances, there is a community effort to highlight the 2020 grads here in the Valley. Congratulations to our young people who have overcome the challenges of learning and who are now moving to the next stage of their education. Here are some of the different …
