By now, everyone knows about the sexual misconduct allegations made against former provincial PC leader, Patrick Brown, which resulted in his resignation just 5 months before the provincial election. The allegations were first revealed by CTV. Now, however, new statements from one of the two women who accused Brown of …
Karen Filipkowski (L), CEO Madawaska Valley Public Library with Penny Shulist (R), Library Assistant Photo: Barry Conway Some say it’s about the great story-telling talents of the Madawaska and Bonnechere River Valleys but Barry Conway, a former broadcast journalist and retired university professor who grew up in Barry’s Bay and …
(L-R) Brent Recoskie, Chummy Gienow, Bill Green, Dan Conway, Mason Roesler Photo submitted The Opeongo Heritage Cup has been put on hold this year but fortunately for all the hockey-lovers, there will be another game in town. The Reunion Cup will be held at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre the weekend of Mar. …
If you were alone on a deserted island, what culture would you crave? This month Valley lawyer Robert B. Howe shares his favourite books and music. I am destined to be a castaway on a deserted island. The island has fresh water and sufficient food to sustain my body – …
Fish shack on Carson Lake Photo: Sharon Gardiner Now that we are in the grip of a Valley winter, trolling for lakers becomes more and more difficult. Ice fishing enthusiasts are out in force and fishing huts are dotting our frozen waterways. Our area is Fisheries Management Zone 15 and …
At the end of last month’s piece I included the title of this one to encourage return readers. The topic certainly touched a nerve because the majority of online comments were anticipating this column. Comments included: We moved to Wilno in ’76 and still aren’t considered local; If your grandparents were …
Carson Lake Photo: Harrison Haines Growing up, I was very fortunate to have spent summers at my parent’s cottage on Lake Simcoe. So my love for cottaging, swimming and being near water has been ingrained into my well being throughout my life. But back then, we took the lake …
Instructor John Artymko coaches Karate Club members Photo: Mark Smith Twenty-five students gather every Tuesday in the Combermere Recreation Center to earn their certified Karate belts. They all belong to the Combermere Karate Club, a registered member of the Canadian Jiu Jitsu Council (CJC), a source of inspiration and an outlet …
A view through the glass door of an efficient wood stove Photo: John Gulland Saving money is part of it, but there is much more to like about a wood fire Because it is February, you might be getting fed up lugging firewood around and feeding a wood heater’s endless …
The “Families Helping Families” campaign of St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation is $10,000 richer as Madawaska Valley presented the final instalment of the township’s $50,000 contribution at the Feb. 5 Council meeting. Shown above at the presentation are: (L-R) Dr. Ray Dawes, Cllr. Ernie Peplinski, former Mayor John Hildebrandt, Mayor …
Doug De La Matter addresses MV Council Feb. 5 2018 At a packed meeting today after listening to a delegation from Doug De La Matter of the Madawaska Valley Culture and Heritage Society (MVCHS), Madawaska Valley Council passed the following motion: “It is agreed in principle that the Township of …
MV Council’s Finance & Administration Committee plans to recommend that the township change its policy for in-kind donations. At its Jan. 29th meeting, the committee reviewed a request from Colette Mantifel for an in-kind donation for the Terry Fox Run in September 2018. Mayor Love said Council had decided last …
Photos: Submitted The two postcard pictures are obviously one and the same view of the island farm although one is more of a close-up. On the back of one postcard, it says “Published by Alex Wilson Publications Ltd., Dryden, Ontario” and “Sponsored by the Madawaska Valley Tourist Association”. The photograph …
Local artists and the annual Artisans Festival were discussed during committee meetings in Madawaska Valley Township this week. On Jan. 29th Acting Interim Treasurer, Ross Jeffrey gave a progress report to the Finance & Administration Committee about the remaining unpaid consignment payments for artists’ work sold at the Railway Station …
On Jan. 10 the Current sent the following email to Madawaska Valley Township’s th CAO, Doug Robertson. Wed, Jan 10, 2018 Dear Mr. Robertson With immediate effect a new, online newspaper is being introduced to the community, namely The Madawaska Valley Current. It is published by MadValley Media, a company of which …
