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 …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolled the roadways over the past long weekend, with a focus on the “BIG 4”. Impaired Driving – Driving while your ability is affected by alcohol and or drugs is a criminal offence in Canada. If convicted, you could lose your licence, be …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation A total of 38 teams gathered at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge Golf Course for the 19th annual Friends of St Francis Charity Golf Tournament. Above: Golfers gather for the shotgun start. Photo submitted. Running in conjunction with the tournament was the popular …
Submitted by Madawaska Valley Public Library Every Wednesday afternoon this summer, a small group of children has met at the library for Summer Reading Club. Part of the TD Summer Reading Club initiative, each week they read stories, made crafts and played games based on a theme. A highlight of …
Two of the most popular summer activities in the Valley – golf and boating – have resulted in significant funds raised for local healthcare, reported St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation after two cheque presentations earlier this week. Friends and family members of the late Lorna Hudder gathered to remember their …
Police investigate thefts from vehicles in Barry’s Bay Police are currently investigating two separate incidents involving thefts from vehicles. On August 15, 2023, just before 9:00 a.m., officers from the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft call for service on Bay Street in the …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has cancelled an Amber Alert for a three-month-old child, who has been located safe in Roseneath, Alnwick-Haldimand Township, and the child’s father has been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing. The OPP would like to thank all members of the public for their assistance. …
