On May 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. the Madawaska Valley Fire Department was dispatched to Mintha Street in the village of Barry’s Bay for a brush fire. Within four minutes of the call, three trucks and nine fire fighters were on the scene. As fire fighters were responding, plumes of …
As the long weekend approaches, Madawaska Valley Fire Department reminds everyone that a Total Fire Ban is in place, along with a provincial Restricted Fire Zone. MV Fire Chief Corwin Quade says that so far this year 12 Total Fire Ban signs have been stolen in the township. He said, …
Every day the grim statistics mount — more new positive COVID-19 cases, more deaths, in the province and beyond. It’s hard to focus on the numbers of resolved cases and negative test results — especially when you’re stuck at home, and maybe feeling a bit fed up. Here in the …
Starting today, the Ontario government is opening provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited day-use access. A news release received May 9 stated the first areas will open on Monday May 11, 2020, with the remaining areas opening on Friday May 15, 2020. At this time, recreational activities will be …
It was a beautiful sunny day on June 16 2016 and I had decided to drive into Barry’s Bay. The time was 10:30 a.m.; Alex and Vicki were having a coffee on the deck overlooking the lake. I retrieved my truck keys, checked for my wallet and walked out the …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade has explained why, despite today’s snowfall, the Total Fire Ban and the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) remain in place; this means that you still may not light a fire. Quade said, “The majority of the people are great and obey the fire bans, and …
Retailers gradually reopen Since 12:01 a.m. today, the province has begun to ease certain restrictions for retailers: Friday May 8: garden centres and nurseries are able to open for in-store payment and purchases, operating under the same guidelines as grocery stores and pharmacies. Saturday May 9 at 12:01 a.m.: Hardware …
Round Lake Centre resident Anastasia (Tessie) Whalen celebrates her 102nd birthday at home with a few friends today. Due to the pandemic travel restrictions, for the first time ever her son, David, and daughter, Celestine, who both live in Southern Ontario will not be here for her birthday and Mother’s …
Family & Children’s Services of Renfrew County launched a social media campaign this week to support local families and children. Their media release gives the following details: Vulnerable families, children and youth in Renfrew County need support now more than ever. With schools, childcare and many workplaces closed, many families …
Killaloe OPP reported this evening that they had located the body of Joseph Palluq. The full report reads as follows: The search has concluded for a missing kayaker in Bonnechere Valley Township. On May 2, 2020, shortly after 2:20 p.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police …
As this is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, it seems appropriate that today Madawaska Valley posted on the township’s Facebook page the following tribute to David Afelskie (above) as he retires from the MV Fire Department: The Township of Madawaska Valley and the Volunteer Fire Department would like to recognize …
While we are being encouraged to stay home during this pandemic to keep ourselves and others safe, it’s a different story for people living with abuse or domestic violence. Their home is not safe. When Madawaska Valley resident Terry Newcombe heard a radio interview with the Family & Children’s Services …
This afternoon the province announced that it has significantly increased testing and contact tracing capacity, allowing health experts to identify cases of COVID-19 and support efforts to stop the spread of the virus in the community, long-term care homes, and other congregate settings. In partnership with Ontario Health, Public Health …
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be highly visible in the Pembroke area as the search for a missing teenager enters a new phase. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP Detachment and Renfrew County OPP, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, has been searching for Tyson YAKABUSKIE, age 18, …
Annually, Mental Health Week is acknowledged during the first week of May with an emphasis on children’s mental health. The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families, and Children’s Mental Health Ontario which represents nearly 100 children and youth mental health centres across the province, remind families that they remain open …
