A new organization dedicated to creating affordable housing is holding a townhall meeting in Barry’s Bay on September 21 in hopes of inspiring local people, municipal officers, potential investors, local business and other to take action to create housing and to show municipal candidates how they can help. The Affordable …
Submitted by the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. All photos submitted. KILLALOE – On Sept. 2, 36 teams teed up for the annual Friends of St Francis Charity Golf Tournament held at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge Golf course. Above: Participants gather for instructions before the shotgun start. Running in conjunction …
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered the body of a male kayaker from the Lower Madawaska River. On August 27, 2022, with assistance from OPP Aviation Services and the Emergency Response Team (ERT), the male’s body was located and brought to shore. Anyone with information or who …
MV residents charged with Impaired Driving Police have laid impaired charges on two individuals after investigating two separate incidents. On August 10, 2022, just before 3:30 p.m., the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a passenger car on Paugh Lake Road, in the …
Police have laid several criminal charges after concluding an investigation into allegations of fraud. In March 2022, the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into allegations of fraud that involved the local minor hockey association, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. The Renfrew County Crime …
Following on a public meeting held in Killaloe during May, an association has been formed to promote and develop affordable housing in the area. The first job of the new group will be to put affordable housing on the agenda in municipal election campaigns this fall. A ten-person steering committee …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Every year Rosanne Hoffman sets a lofty goal for the annual online auction, and every year, that goal has been exceeded thanks to the generous support of the bidders in the community and beyond. Above: Volunteer auction coordinator Rosanne Hoffman with some of …
Two youths hospitalized after single ATV collision A single vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) resulted in two youths being transported to hospital. On August 3, 2022, just before 12:30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle ATV collision …
“Come to the church in the wildwood…” The strains of that sweet old hymn will rise again from the Rockingham Church on Sunday, August 7, at 2:00 p.m. when the Friends of the Rockingham Church will hold their annual celebration for the first time since 2019. The event will mark …
Roger Prince, Barry’s Bay native, announced his candidacy for Madawaska Valley Mayor on Thursday, July 28. Prince’s LinkedIn profile reveals a lengthy career that took him from sales to a consulting role to mentor and coach at the executive level for national and international businesses. He provided The Current with …
The following release was circulated at 3:15 p.m. on July 27: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting an active COVID-19 outbreak at Valley Manor Long Term Care facility in Barry’s Bay. The outbreak has resulted in numerous staff and resident infections and RCDHU is currently investigating three …
Friends and family members of the late Lorna Hudder gathered to give back to local healthcare recently. A total of $2,806.70 was raised at the first annual Lorna Hudder Memorial Golf Tournament that took place on July 9 at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge. Tournament organizer Pat Pilgrim said Lorna …
Predawn break-in at Madawaska Valley cottage An investigation into an early morning cottage break and enter is underway. On July 23, 2022, shortly before 3:00 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter call for service at a cottage on …
Mountain top clearing in Killaloe feared by Madawaska Highland residents Note: This opinion piece was submitted for publication by Christopher Huggett, (Former) Independent Forest Research Associate and Auditor, Temagami District, Ontario now resident in Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards. The Wilno Hills, like the rest of the Madawaska Valley, is no stranger to logging. On …
Killaloe OPP Arrest and charges follow Barry’s Bay break and enter last fall An arrest has been made and charges laid after a police investigation into a break and enter that occurred in October 2021. On October 23, 2021, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) …
