The Killaloe area lost a driving, creative personality with a zest for living when Barry Goldie died on March 26, 2021. Barry was full of good and fun ideas, and he was a generous collaborator who loved to encourage creativity in others. Above: Barry playing guitar. Photo submitted. Barry lived …
The Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA) is launching a unique new service to enable everyone in the Valley who needs a bike to have one. Volunteers working with the Bike Bank collect and recondition used bikes and get them to people in need of them. OVCATA members …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued the following advisory April 6: Today, April 6, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that an individual has tested positive for novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). This individual was wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE). The risk of exposure …
The following media release from Valley Manor Long Term Care was received Apr.4: Valley Manor has identified a positive Covid-19 case of a symptomatic resident on Sunday, April 4th. This individual is currently isolated and appropriate measures are in place to prevent transmission to staff and other residents. The resident …
The following release was distributed by Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) on April 3: There has been tremendous interest and uptake in COVID-19 vaccination so far in Renfrew County and District (RCD). Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is now booking the 70-74 age category, including those …
The following letter was received from a resident concerned about maintaining healthy waterways in the area. Dear Editor, The Madawaska Valley Current generally covers issues specific to Madawaska Valley but a proposed Shoreline Preservation bylaw currently under consideration in Hastings Highlands will impact many residents on Kamaniskeg Lake. The municipality …
The following letter was received from a resident concerned about maintaining healthy waterways in the area. Dear Editor, The Madawaska Valley Current generally covers issues specific to Madawaska Valley but a proposed Shoreline Preservation bylaw currently under consideration in Hastings Highlands will impact many residents on Kamaniskeg Lake. The municipality …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit issued the following information on Apr.2, stating that when the Provincewide Emergency Brake Shutdown fact sheet was developed, the province stated on their website that golf courses and ski hills were to be closed. However, subject to conditions, golf courses and ski hills have …
Sarah and Neil Wright, founders and owners of Madawaska Coffee Inc. are pleased to announce the opening of a new café location. The new location will be situated at historic 20 Pembroke Street West in the heart of Downtown Pembroke and is set to open June 14, 2021. Above Sarah …
The Province issued the following information on April 1, 2021: All 34 Public Health Unit regions to move into shutdown The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result of an alarming surge in case numbers and …
The following information was distributed by Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) at 3:20 p.m. on April 1, 2021: Today, April 1, the Ontario Government announced the implementation of a provincewide shutdown, effective Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., for at least four weeks. “Although Easter is a …
UPDATE: OPP advised at 5:05 p.m. the man has been found safe: On April 1, 2021 at approximately 4:30 p.m. officers located the missing person walking on the rail bed near McKenzie Street in the City of Pembroke. The male was located in good health. As a precautionary measure the subject was …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade, in his role as Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), has participated in the second Spring Freshet conference call of the year. CEMCs, ministry personnel and watershed partners from across the region confer weekly at this time of year in order to be aware of …
Building on 33 years of success as a leading provider of plant-based medicine in Canada, St. Francis Herb Farm recently shared an update on Project Next Generation, their expansion plan for a new 33,000 square foot facility in the Ottawa Valley. Above Paul Rivett-Carnac, Co-owner and CEO of St. Francis …
The Killaloe Lions Club made a $1,000 donation to the Killaloe Friendship Club. The Lions raised the funds in partnership with Pembroke Delta Bingo and Gaming, and The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The donated funds will be used for seniors programming in the Killaloe area. Above: representatives from both …
