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) …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit released the following on July 12: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is monitoring signals for viral COVID-19 particles in Pembroke and Petawawa wastewater. While recent signals are relatively stable, COVID-19 particles are still being detected in local wastewater. This data compliments other …
The Madawaska Communities Circle of Health – called MCCH or the “Circle of Health” – is a planning group made up of health and social service agencies that provide care to our community residents. Our rural area has limited access to health and social resources and services, so with the …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public of sextortion scams that are circulating within East Region and throughout Ontario. Recent reports of sextortion involve scammers contacting the victim through social media or online dating sites and threatening to share intimate photos of them to their family, …
If you have ever bought anything at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary gift shop, had a mammogram, attended one of the areas massive Auxiliary Bingos, or sat one of the local healthcare boards of hospital, hospice, home support or foundation, you’ve probably encountered Lorraine Finn. Over the years, Lorraine …
The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the sudden death of a 23-month-old child. On June 23, 2022, at about 3:45 p.m., officers were called to a parking lot on Monck Road for a child that was located with no vital signs. The child was transported …
Across the sprawling geography of Renfrew County there are a limited number of free counselling clinics, and those that exist have long wait times and they can be difficult to access in the absence of public transit. It is why a regional team launched the Renfrew County Collaborative E-Walk-In Counselling …
Bike Bank Renfrew County is open again, thanks to the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA). In 2021, its first year, more than 100 people in Renfrew County who couldn’t afford bikes got reconditioned used ones through this unique service. Above from left: OVCATA Bike Bank volunteers Howard Metcalfe and Drew …
Theft of trailers and wood splitter The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of two trailers and a wood splitter. On May 26, 2022, officers responded to a theft call on Schutt Road, in the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan. A black 2014 …
On June 3 the Coroner’s Office released details of the scope of the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam. Ms. Culleton, 66; Ms. Kuzyk, 36; and Ms. Warmerdam, 48, were killed on September 22, 2015, in the Renfrew County area, by a man who …
Student council at Madawaska Valley District High School raised an impressive $318.55 through a movie night held on April 29. That evening, the students held a special viewing of the Disney movie, Encanto. Entry was by donation and snacks were available for purchase. The money will go to the St. …
Be wary of: “Grandma, it’s me…I need help…please don’t tell anyone” Detachments from across the East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public that there has been an increase in reports of emergency/grandparent scams. The scammers target vulnerable persons and seniors by playing upon …
The following media release was distributed by Ish Theilheimer There will be an open, public meeting at the Killaloe Lions Hall on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. to consider ways to help meet the need for sustainable, affordable housing in the area. With the explosion of housing prices in …
On Wednesday, May 26th, Action4Canada and the Ontario Landowners Association will be hosting a candidates debate at the Cobden Astrolabe Arena. Kurt Stoll, the Ontario NDP candidate for this riding, has declined the invitation to attend the debate. It’s his position that Action4Canada and the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA), and …
