Editor’s Note: Patrick Zelney, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley, provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request: My roots run deep in the Valley. I’m a third-generation Valley boy. My uncle built the first motel here, the one now known as the Pinewood Inn. As a young …
Editor’s Note: Fatima Bint Abdul-Muqit responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: Fatimah Bint Abdul-Muqit has announced her candidacy for Madawaska Valley Town Council in the 2026 municipal election. The Township has certified Fatimah Bint Abdul Muqit as a candidate for …
Editor’s Note: Noel Fenech responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about his candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: My name is Emanuel Fenech, although most people know me as Noel, a nickname I received as a child because my birthday is so close to Christmas. I was …
Lisa Hildebrandt has put her name forward for a seat on Council in Madawaska Valley Township. She has submitted the following to The Current’s invitation to share with our readers her aims and aspirations: I was born and raised in the Madawaska Valley, and I care deeply about both its future …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is counting on everyone this long weekend to make safety a priority on roads, trails and waterways. Over the last 10 years, Labour Day weekend has seen more collisions and fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads, trails and waterways than any other long weekend. Since 2015, there …
Editor’s Note: Helen Benn responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: Thank you for reaching out, and for The Current’s dedicated coverage of our municipal election. As a local property owner since 2010 and a practitioner at the Natural Health …
Editor’s Note: Robert Faulkner responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about his candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley. This article was amended when he submitted an update to the final four paragraphs on 5 Sept.2026. The photo above was provided on 19 Sept.2026. To the Residents of …
Congratulations to retired nurse Terry Jardeleza of Combermere, whose name was picked in the Week 18 draw! Terry is shown above with her winnings (Photo submitted) Having provided care at St. Francis Memorial Hospital for many years as a nurse, Terry understands the importance of healthcare close to home. This is …
Leading up to the 2026 municipal elections on October 26, a new survey from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) finds that Ontarians want their municipal election candidates to prioritize solving the housing affordability crisis and support policy solutions that addresses the rising cost of living. Conducted by Abacus Data …
Editor’s Note: Leigh Meadows responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley. Thank you for reaching out, and for providing candidates with the opportunity to share what we hope to bring to Madawaska Valley Council. I am running because I care …
When Marie Villeneuve stepped into the mammography suite this June, it wasn’t just another appointment. It marked a milestone for both Marie and St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH). She became the first patient to receive a mammogram on SFMH’s new mammography unit, made possible through the generosity of donors to …
This summer has been a lucky one for many supporters of local healthcare. More than $12,000 in weekly prizes have been won since The Current last reported on results of the popular weekly progressive lottery run by St. Francis Valley Healthcare. A case in point is last Thursday’s winner, Annie …
Police have arrested and charged a Killaloe resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation. On July 30, 2026, units involved executed a search warrant at a residence in Killaloe. As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old Killaloe resident was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code Offences: The accused was …
West Nile virus has been detected in a sample of mosquitoes collected in the Town of Arnprior. This is the first detection of the virus in Renfrew County and District in 2026. Every year, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) monitors West Nile virus activity through 13 mosquito …
St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) is pleased to share that the Emergency Department (ED) Redevelopment Project has reached its halfway milestone. SFMH will transition into the new Emergency Department. As part of the next phase, to expand Ambulatory Care, renovations will continue to the vacated space. As construction progresses, patients …
