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 …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating after a victim in the Petawawa area recently lost over $4,000 through the bank investigator scam. In a bank investigator scam, fraudsters impersonate online merchants, bank staff, or law enforcement, claiming your account is compromised …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging businesses to verify who they are dealing with before conducting remote or online sales. The UOV OPP is currently investigating a recent attempted fraud at a Petawawa business where the fraudster attempted to purchase auto parts …
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, …
Submitted The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) recently received a generous Empowerment grant of $7,500 from Ontario Power Generation. Funds will go toward the purchase of essential medical equipment at St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH), including patient beds, an IV pump, and more. Above from left: SFVHF Executive Director Erin Gienow, …
This poem is about the road which was built during the depression times in 1934 in Radcliffe Township which is now County Road 62 (formerly Hwy.62).The Current thanks Lois Yantha who found it when she was going through old papers and thought that our readers would like to see it. …
The ability to receive healthcare close to home plays a critical role in patient recovery, offering comfort through familiar surroundings, trusted caregivers, and the support of loved ones. That message resonated strongly with the community during the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s (SFVHF) 2025 Tree of Lights Campaign, which raised …
Instead of reproducing the latest entries from police blotters, in this article The Current brings you a selection of timely warnings from local OPP Detachments designed to keep you safe from criminal activity. FREE sessions to help you stay ahead of Fraud Crime The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial …
Renfrew County and District Drug Strategy partners are alerting residents about an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Renfrew and Arnprior areas. Although specific substance(s) related to the overdoses have not been confirmed, it is important to remember that all street drugs must be considered highly toxic …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an ATV collision that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old child in Brudenell, Lyndoch, and Raglan (BLR) Township. On January 10, 2026, just after 11:00 a.m., members of the UOV OPP, along with Renfrew …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation A new patient bed has been purchased for St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) thanks to an $8,000 grant from the Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation. The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) applied for the grant, which will support the …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation An impressive $2,504 was raised in support of the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) and will be directed toward hospice palliative care services in the community. Thank you to Church Street Flowers and Jenna Stamplicoski for coordinating the annual holiday planter sale. A …
Editor’s Note: Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade provides these tips for a safe holiday, as well as the link below to a must-watch video (only 1 minute long) TIP 1 – HOLIDAY LIGHTS Use outdoor-rated LED lights and hang with nail-free clips this year. Cut your losses and toss …
No ice is safe ice – Upper Ottawa Valley OPP As winter conditions set in, the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging extreme caution near bodies of water. Even when lakes or rivers appear frozen, remember, no ice is safe ice. Early-season ice is …
Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following update on respiratory virus season in Ontario: “With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s important to take all necessary precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy, including by ensuring your vaccines are up to date. Respiratory …
