Dear Editor, The rollout of 5G continues to be a priority of governments around the world, who assure us this technology is safe. At the same time, telecommunications industry officials admit there has been no industry testing of 5G to determine its biological effects on human, plant and animal life. …
In my most recent column, I spoke a lot about water levels and the concerns we all have every spring. This year is no different with the one exception being the amount of snow this winter. We continue to monitor water levels and they have begun to rise. So far, …
Now that spring is here, the Madawaska Valley Food Bank asks local vegetable growers and gardeners to participate in its annual Grow-A-Row program. As you sow your own seedlings, please plant some extra vegetable transplants for Food Bank clients. Food Bank volunteer Terry Newcombe said that your seedlings can help …
During the week of April 1 to April 7, 2019 there were 86 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were seven motor vehicle collisions, six were animal related. There was one domestic dispute, which did not result in …
During the week of March 25 – March 31, 2019 there were 76 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were seven motor vehicle collisions, five were animal related. There were two domestic disputes and one domestic dispute which …
With two snowmobile deaths in as many days and the arrival of spring, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging snowmobilers to avoid taking unnecessary risks, especially on frozen waterways, as their season winds down. The two tragedies over the weekend (March 22-24, 2019) mark 11 fatal snowmobile incidents and …
Winter is hanging around longer than expected and probably longer than many would wish. But given the kind of winter it’s been, I for one would be happy to see a gradual transition to spring. The reason I say this is that if spring returns in a measured fashion, it will be …
During the week of March 18 – March 24, 2019 there were 78 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were four motor vehicle collisions, all of which were animal related. There were five domestic disputes and two domestic …
During the week of March 11 to March 17, 2019 there were 77 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were four motor vehicle collisions, two were animal related. There were no domestic disputes. Distracted Driving Campaign Results The …
St. Lawrence O’Toole parish hall was packed for its annual St. Patrick’s Day tea as 185 guests enjoyed fresh sandwiches, tasty treats and hot tea and coffee. The event was sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Canada parish council. Conversation was lively as people took a chance at the …
During the week of March 4, 2019 to March 10, 2019 there were 79 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were twelve motor vehicle collisions, seven were animal related. The remaining collisions were deemed minor in nature. There …
St. Lawrence O’Toole provided parishioners with a Taste of Italy spaghetti dinner on March 2. Organizers said the social event was designed to provide an informal, fun meet-and-greet for Rev. Patrick Dobec and community members. Attendees enjoyed a simple, hearty meal of pasta followed by a light dessert. They also …
The Current has received the following advice from the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch on how to protect yourself from cheque fraud and money transfer scams Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) say money transfer scams extort money …
To the Editor: In my Grade 1/2 classroom in Palmer Rapids, we have been learning about citizenship and what it means to be a good citizen. My students have decided that people who help other people are good citizens. While there are many obvious people and occupations that come to …
During the week of February 25, 2019 to March 3, 2019 there were 90 calls for service, including the Whitney Detachment. There were eight motor vehicle collisions, three were animal related. There were four domestic disputes, and one domestic dispute resulting in criminal code charges. Domestic Assault Charge On Wednesday …
