Valley artisan co-operative Bluebird Collective is ready for summer and celebrates their grand opening with a fashion show on Bay Day. Bluebird Collective was formed late last year when founder Sigrid Geddes of Sigrid’s Naturals, then aided by Amber Flokstra Radema, decided to showcase the work of other Valley artists …
Nominations for the next municipal election on October 24, 2022 opened at the beginning of this month. Since May 1 fell on a Sunday, the earliest a candidate could put their name forward was May 2nd – and Barry’s Bay business owner Helen Benn didn’t hesitate to file her nomination …
Enthusiasm and hard work paid off for Bay Blades player Chadd Stoppa who was delighted to receive official word that he has been selected to attend Canada’s National Para Program “NextGen” sledge hockey training camp later this month. Stoppa (Above, On the ice. Photo submitted) is a young man with not …
At a Special Meeting held on Mar.16, Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan (BLR) Council met to fill two vacancies. This was made necessary when former Councillor Andrea Budarick’s seat was vacated by Court order and former Councillor Trevor Lidtkie resigned from Council. Above: Mayor Sheldon Keller (left), Councillor Iris Kauffeldt, Candidate Stefan …
Even before the pandemic, finding an affordable housing solution in rural Eastern Ontario was a challenge for people with limited means. In this article, The Current examines some of the options being investigated by our elected officials and highlights some others that perhaps they should be looking at. Affordable housing …
Representatives from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) joined staff and volunteers from St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) online on Feb.17 for a virtual meeting. The occasion was the first ever cheque presentation to SFVH via Zoom. The grant from OPG in the amount of …
As the Freedom Convoy demonstrations continued in Ottawa and elsewhere throughout Canada, some Renfrew County residents staged their own protest against mandated Covid regulations. Madawaska Valley supporters were on hand along Hwy.17 at Pembroke when the Convoy rolled through on Jan.28, and while some have also participated in the protest …
As COVID-19 continues to extend its lifespan and mutate, among its many consequences is the fear of acute disruption in the food supply chain. With this in mind, The Current reached out to Barry’s Bay Metro for feedback on the local experience and spoke with co-owners Gerard O’Malley (above left) …
Described as a means of recognizing a person or group that achieves above and beyond expectations here in Madawaska Valley, the Above and Beyond program has been launched by the municipality. This month’s recipient of the honour is Barry’s Bay resident, Beth Hildebrandt. Above. Photo Facebook/Madawaska Valley The announcement on …
“Madawaska Valley offers good value to its rate payers” On January 27th Michael Wildman and David Reid of Municipal Government Wayfinders presented their Operational Service Delivery Review (SDR) to members of Madawaska Valley Council at a Special Council Meeting. Above photo: YouTube/Madawaska Valley. Wayfinders are consultants who prepare reports for …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has confirmed that starting today, Jan.26, RCDHU will participate in the province’s automated calling program to encourage residents to obtain their booster dose COVID-19 vaccinations. If you have not received a booster dose, and it has been greater than 84 days since your …
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, …
