July 28

Blasting at Pecarskie Pit on Monday July 29 Madawaska Valley Township has circulated a notice from Rock Breakers 2007 Inc. that there will be blasting at Pecarskie Pit and Quarry, 417 Paugh Lake Road, Barry’s Bay on Monday July 29 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The required safety procedures …

Paugh Lake Road rehabilitation one step closer

Minister John Yakabuski MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke visited Barry’s Bay on July 26 to announce that Ontario has nominated the Paugh Lake Road rehabilitation project for review in the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). Members of Madawaska Valley Council and municipal staff were on site to greet Yakabuski.  Above photo …

July 21

Yakabuski announces appointment of Special Advisor on Flooding Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry John Yakabuski announced on July 18 that Doug McNeil has been appointed as Ontario’s Special Advisor on Flooding. He will advise the province on ways to reduce the impacts of flooding and ensure communities can recover …

Artisan Festival turns 35

The Madawaska Valley Artisan Festival celebrated its 35th birthday on July 13 at Railway Station Park in Barry’s Bay. Railway Station visitor centre staff handed out birthday cupcakes to artisans and visitors. Musicians performed for several hours over the lunch period. The hot and sunny weather meant that a playful …

Wilno Rink official opening

The ribbon was finally cut to officially open the Wilno Rink on July 12. The Wilno Recreation Committee (WRC), along with municipal representatives from both Madawaska Valley and Killaloe Hagarty Richards, celebrated the occasion with special guests Jeff Burchat of J. Burchat Construction, Ontario Trillium East Region grant reviewer Ray …

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