Killaloe resident wins Catch The Ace Week 1 prize

After years of buying Catch the Ace tickets in support of the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation, Helene Mandy was excited that her ticket was pulled in the Week 1 draw on April 30. Above: Helene Mandy with her prize. (Photo submitted) Helene of Killaloe purchased her ticket online and chose envelope 34 randomly. Her envelope revealed the King of Spades, earning her …

OPP Bulletins at 29 April 2026

OPP investigate Siberia Road boat theft The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the theft of an aluminum boat and homemade trailer in Madawaska Valley Township.  The boat and trailer were stolen from a property on Siberia Road at approximately 5:00 a.m. …

Lake association celebrates Earth Day with donation to MV Public Library

In honour of Earth Day on April 22, the Carson Trout Lepine & Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG) donated several children’s books to the Madawaska Valley Public Library. Above from left: Natalie Barrington, MVPL CEO, and Annabel Marsh, CTLG Association. (Photo: Yusuf Malek) President/Chair Wendy Wolak says, “As a lake association, …

Local OPP Bulletins at Mar.27 2026

Ottawa Valley resident down $100k in crypto investment scam  Petawawa resident has reportedly lost more than $100,000 in a long-standing cryptocurrency investment scam. On Wednesday March 25, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of the …

Opeongo Line funding announcement

As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is investing $531,187 to help the township of Madawaska Valley resurface Opeongo Line. The funding is being delivered through the 2026-27 Connecting Links program, which helps maintain vital roads and bridges, keeping workers on the job, supporting the movement of …

MV Public Library Board honours the late Marie Landon

At the January 26, 2026 board meeting, the Madawaska Valley Public Library board honoured long-time volunteer Marie Landon, who passed away in February 2025. Above from left – standing: Claire Sullivan, Julia Beggs, Anne Marie Landon, Mary Blank, Mary Conway, Betty Kirby. In front: Teresa Ostapowicz, Colleen Golka. Photo: Madawaska …

Hospital auxiliary gift shop crocheted goods benefit local healthcare

Submitted Colleen Lapello of Palmer Rapids is crocheting in support of local healthcare. Throughout 2026, she will be donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of her blue and white crocheted angels toward the purchase of medical equipment at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. In addition to the angels, …

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