The fall term at Valley schools has begun, and we have at last had some welcome rain on our gardens. It really feels like that long, hot summer has finally ended. This month there’s plenty on offer for Valley gardeners, whatever your age. Children’s Gardening Club Next Saturday, Sept.6 the …
There’s something for every member of the household at your Public Library this July. Children can enjoy stories on Tuesday mornings, send a favourite stuffie on a sleepover adventure, learn about different countries on World Wednesdays, be a Librarian for half an hour, and even win a prize for participating …
Opinion It’s always interesting to watch the media spin around Madawaska Valley’s own so-called arch-right-wing ultra-conservative super-traditional-Catholic John-Henry Westen. The fact that LifeSiteNews announced his sudden departure from the role of CEO and Editor-in-Chief was newsworthy in itself. Westen was a co-founder of LifeSiteNews and had served in that role …
If you enjoyed the Bay Day sidewalk sale on May 24 Weekend, you may have rested your weary self by sitting on one of the remarkable log benches that have re-appeared along the Opeongo Line. Above: Claudia Van Wijk (Madawaska Kanu Centre/OWL Rafting) and Sigrid Geddes (Sigrid Naturals) try out …
Every May we recognize the efforts of the many volunteers in Madawaska Valley. Retired MPP John Yakabuski was keynote speaker at the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation lunch held at the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 at the end of last month. Below is an excerpt from his address that …
Madawaska Valley Public Library kicks off June with an exciting outer space event this week called Astronomy in Action. This planetarium experience at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre on Friday, June 6 is offered in two shows – a family one at 5pm (Sorry, sold out) and another at …
Valley residents are lucky to have an open invitation to help celebrate Community Living Month with Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living (MVACL). While this event takes place every May, the 2025 celebration includes some different ways to participate. If you missed the MVACL Trivia Night at Vito’s on May …
Earlier this month Barry’s Bay resident Ralph Emmerson was inducted into the Canadian 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame in Ottawa. The event highlighted the achievement of 27 players still playing recreational hockey over the age of 80 years, all from Ontario, Newfoundland and Quebec. Emmerson is well-known locally having run …
Contestants take Madawaska Valley Public Library’s Trivia Night very seriously indeed, with individuals, family groups, and community organizations entering. Earlier this month sixteen teams of up to six people vied for the coveted trophy at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre. Although Natalie Barrington, CEO of MV Public Library, said …
At today’s Council in Committee meeting, members of Council for Madawaska Valley filled the vacancy left by the death of Mayor Mark Willmer last month by voting to appoint Councillor David Shulist to the post. Above from left: Councillor Shelley Maika, Acting Mayor Mary Blank, CAO Suzanne Klatt, Councillors David …
The untimely death of Mayor Mark Willmer on April 18th left a gap on Council – a gap which the remaining four members of Council will decide how to fill at Tuesday’s Council in Committee meeting. CAO Suzanne Klatt begins the process on May 6th by officially declaring the late …
At a Special Council meeting of Madawaska Valley on April 28th, Ernie Peplinski was officially appointed as a Councillor to fill the vacant seat left by former Councillor Joseph Olsheski. Above: CAO Suzanne Klatt (right) administers the oath of office to Peplinski, as Acting Mayor Mary Blank looks on (rear). …
May is Community Living Month for Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living, and it usually wraps up with an exciting Baseball Day – in 2025 this will be held on May 30th. But this year the baseball season in Madawaska Valley won’t end with Baseball Day. MVACL has been accepted …
Randy Briand has entered the federal election race as a candidate for the United Party of Canada in the riding of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke. This is the first time the retired teacher and certified organic farmer has stepped forward as a federal candidate. The son of a military vet, Briand grew up …
OPINION Barry’s Bay resident and Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ultra-right conservative media blog LifeSite News, John Henry Westen, recently made a black tie pilgrimage to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate for a Catholic prayer event. LifeSite News published an article on Mar.20th, 2025 glorifying his attendance at the second annual “Catholic …
