Art lovers have enjoyed travelling around to artists during the annual Madawaska Valley Studio Tour for decades. But only in the past three years have they enjoyed a Summer Tour, and this year artists’ studios are open for three-day weekends during both Summer and Fall Tours. Valley visitors and residents …
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care held its fifth annual Memorial Butterfly Release at Water Tower Park in Barry’s Bay on Sunday July 28. MV Hospice Clinical Director Karen Wagner welcomed the crowd, many of whom had attended the Release in previous years. She said butterflies are symbolic of hope and …
Madawaska Valley Public Library wants community feedback this summer to develop its strategic plan for the next five years. Community input received in 2014 has guided the Library’s activities and it now wants to hear from you again. The Library Board asks that residents complete a survey by the end …
Minister John Yakabuski MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke visited Barry’s Bay on July 26 to announce that Ontario has nominated the Paugh Lake Road rehabilitation project for review in the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). Members of Madawaska Valley Council and municipal staff were on site to greet Yakabuski. Above photo …
Parishioners of St. Lawrence O’Toole enjoyed a 1930s style picnic to celebrate the parish’s 85th anniversary on July 14. There was no shortage of entertainment as the organizing committee arranged for a bouncy castle and games for children, a barbecue, live music, prize draws, raffles, a photo booth, some vintage …
The Madawaska Valley Artisan Festival celebrated its 35th birthday on July 13 at Railway Station Park in Barry’s Bay. Railway Station visitor centre staff handed out birthday cupcakes to artisans and visitors. Musicians performed for several hours over the lunch period. The hot and sunny weather meant that a playful …
The ribbon was finally cut to officially open the Wilno Rink on July 12. The Wilno Recreation Committee (WRC), along with municipal representatives from both Madawaska Valley and Killaloe Hagarty Richards, celebrated the occasion with special guests Jeff Burchat of J. Burchat Construction, Ontario Trillium East Region grant reviewer Ray …
The 2019 Madawaska Valley Artisan Festival celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event began as an initiative of the Madawaska Valley Arts Council in 1984. It was a two-day event held at the ski hill south of Barry’s Bay and …
Wilno Heritage Society (WHS) held a heritage celebration on Sunday June 30 to mark the 125th Anniversary of the arrival of the first train at Wilno in 1894 along J.R. Booth’s Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound Railway. The event was held at Wilno Heritage Park with special displays and entertainment …
Adding excitement to the Canada Day weekend, sixty athletes competed in the 26th Barry’s Bay Triathlon on Sunday, June 30. As always, the race drew competitors from well beyond the Valley. Race Director Elser Lee (Faith) Archer acknowledged the great support the organizers received from the OPP and Paramedics saying, …
On June 1 St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) went live with its new health information system (“EPIC”). Click HERE for more information. However, according to local doctor Ray Dawes, it has not gone according to plan and he has gone public with his concerns. The June 26 issue of the Valley …
Proud families and friends gathered at Madawaska Valley District High School to applaud the achievements of this year’s graduating class. In an impressive group of nearly a hundred graduates including fifth year students, virtually every one received recognition during the ceremony. Click HERE for the full list of awards for …
The Madawaska Valley Horticultural Society honoured well-known local gardener, Ritsuko Honda, at the Strawberry Social held on June 19. The gardening club directors decided to give the Ontario Horticultural Society President’s Award to honour an active member whose volunteering and expertise has encouraged countless Valley gardeners over the years. The …
AORS Roadeo in Renfrew County this September Madawaska Valley Council began its June 18 meeting with a delegation from Steve Boland of the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS). Boland said that the 26th annual AORS Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo would be held for the first time in Renfrew County …
This month Barry’s Bay Metro has been open for twenty-five years. Partners Gerard O’Malley (left above) and Connie and Neil O’Reilly built the 8000 square foot store in 1994. They and store staff invite Valley residents to help them celebrate their twenty-fifth year in business with memories, food, fun and …
