Police have learned an African Serval Cat has escaped from a local sanctuary. On October 25, 2023 at 8:45am, officers from the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with members of Animal Welfare Services, received information regarding the escape of an African Serval Cat from a sanctuary …
The Ontario government is providing more funding to build thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations in small and medium-sized communities, making it easier and more convenient to charge up outside of large urban centres and giving drivers the confidence they need to transition to electric vehicles. “Building more public …
The Killaloe and Whitney Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind parents/guardians and children that Hallowe’en can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. Help keep everyone safe by following these safety tips: · Carry a flashlight and select a costume with bright colours and …
On a picturesque fall day in late September 2023, the Friends of Bonnechere Parks (FBP) hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the Birthing of the Medicine Wheel at Bonnechere Provincial Park. Located near the trailhead of the new Nòpiming FIT Trail, this new sacred space has been designed based on …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing changes to their COVID-19and flu vaccine clinics. Starting October 20th, COVID-19 vaccinations will now be offered byappointment only. “We have seen very high attendance at our recent clinics, which has resulted in longer waittimes for residents. To better serve our community, …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation is thrilled to announce a new and improved seventh edition of its Catch the Ace lottery (RAF1340755). You now have two options to buy your Catch the Ace tickets: in person at your favourite vendor or online. …
For this year’s Madawaska Valley District High School’s Thanksgiving Food Drive, students were challenged to bring enough food to match the weight of teacher Brandon Cashubec, and they not only met that challenge but exceeded it by collecting approximately two hundred and fifty pounds of food (which is definitely MORE …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), County of Renfrew Paramedic Service and the Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents about an increase in overdose calls and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Pembroke catchment area. “We have noticed a marked increase in overdoses in the Pembroke …
Paradise in Ruins – Part 2 Submitted by Christopher Huggett, retired Conservation Biologist. OPINION Only those with memory of Algonquin’s distant past can be rightly appalled with what they see today. Complaints arising from inadequate law enforcement within Algonquin Park reflect a generational shift in both demographics and social expectations. …
Submitted by St. Francis Memorial Hospital With the fall weather here, and daylight diminishing every day, we look back on our busy summer season at St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH). Summer patient volumes are always higher than other months, and this year was no different with visits increased over past …
Lest we forget For decades the Barry’s Bay Legion and its members have supported our amalgamated communities in untold ways. I, as a nearly fifty year resident in the now named Madawaska Valley Township wish to thank the Barry’s Bay Legion for undertaking, once more, the Veterans’ Banner Program. Above: …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwyn Quade advises MV residents that Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is this Thursday, September 28, 2023. Having an official day reminding us to test our smoke alarms is designed to try to ensure smoke alarms across Ontario are working. Image: Twitter/Ontario Fire Marshal #SavedByTheBeep The …
OPINION Submitted by Christopher Huggett, retired Conservation Biologist. All photos supplied by the author. Introduced to Algonquin Park in the 1980s by mentor and friend, Ornithologist Monty Brigham, I have witnessed dramatic technological, demographic, and infrastructure changes to accommodate the interests of tourism, forestry and cottagers. As a sound technician …
A portion of the proceeds raised from the Summers’ Annual Fishing Derby were donated to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) recently. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the derby, with 41 teams enjoying a day on the Bonnechere River. Mike Summers says it has been a family organized …
Fatal ATV collision under investigation OPP continue to investigate a collision that resulted in the death of one person. On September 2, 2023, just before 5:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with paramedics responded to a single-vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle …
