Valley Green Thumbs held the annual Christmas potluck dinner in mid-November and were treated to a demonstration of seasonal arrangements by Pamela McNichol of Church Street Flowers in Barry’s Bay. Above: Pamela McNichol displays her creations. Photo Jessica Lin. McNichols’ three arrangements were auctioned off at the end of the …
The Madawaska Valley Township Santa Claus Parade was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Barry’s Bay. The street was lined with hundreds of people, young and old alike, who enjoyed the festive and cheerful atmosphere. Above: an MV Lion leads the annual parade; Santa Claus arrives by sleigh. The …
Thinking of buying or selling a home in 2024? It pays to know the best way to work with your realtor, and as of Dec.1, 2023 Ontario has changed the requirements. A media release on Nov.28, 2023 from the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery opened with: “The Ontario …
The 23rd Annual Tree of Lights celebration was held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Barry’s Bay Railway Station in Madawaska Valley, Ontario. The event was organized by the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation, which raises funds for equipment and services for St. Francis Memorial Hospital. The Tree of …
OPP Festive RIDE Campaign The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Partners are committed to safe roads during this year’s Festive RIDE Campaign which launched on Nov.16 and continues through the holiday season. Their media release suggests: “If you can only give one gift over the holidays, why not make a …
With the imminent arrival of winter comes the opportunity for fresh air and exercise in the great, white outdoors and Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club offers both for all ages and abilities. Opeongo Nordic is a non-profit, volunteer-operated cross country ski club offering groomed classic and skate ski trails over …
At the Council meeting on Nov.21 2023, Madawaska Valley unanimously passed a Resolution about Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence epidemic. Introducing this item, Mayor Mark Willmer pointed out that Madawaska Valley had received a number of Resolutions about the topic from other municipalities but instead of merely supporting those, …
Submitted by Johnny Kashub, Founding Commissioner Greetings, Heritage Hockey Fans and Heritage Curling Fans. I want to announce that our 2024 Opeongo Heritage Cup at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre and the Nation’s Cup of Curling at the Killaloe Curling Club have been pushed back one week due to …
OPINION Nestled north of the Wilno Hills, the hamlet of German Settlement is cloistered in a pastoral setting and dominated by a stone church. The Wilno uplands comprise of woodlots, hunt camps and the arts community. The surrounding valley is made up of hay fields, cattle raising, and hobby farms. …
Bringing 3-D imaging to St. Francis Memorial Hospital Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Sharon Florent of Madawaska is no stranger to cancer. In fact, she’s in remission after conquering it three times, including a breast cancer diagnosis. Above: Sharon Florent has experienced cancer three times in her life, …
Madawaska Valley and Sherwood JK to Grade 12 School invites local Grade 7 and 8 students and their families to enjoy a warm Waska Welcome. The students will be bussed from their participating schools to the community school in Barry’s Bay on Thursday, November 30 between 10:30 am and 1:15 …
You’re invited to the Tree Lighting Ceremony! Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Busy hands folded, sorted and stamped thousands of letters in preparation of a very special campaign. At St. Francis Memorial Hospital, volunteers spent a day preparing letters and envelopes for the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s …
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the sacrifices of those who have served and died in wars. This date marks the anniversary of the Armistice agreement of 1918 that ended the First World War. Above: Brandon Woodman, Supply Tech Petawawa (left) with WW2 veteran and Madawaska Valley …
Madawaska Valley Gardening Club The Club’s annual Christmas potluck dinner takes place on Thursday, Nov.16 starting at 6 pm at the Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford Street. Remember also to bring a food donation for the Madawaska Valley Food Bank. After the dinner, and the annual elections at 7 pm, …
The latest statistics from the Renfrew County Real Estate Board confirm a continued decline in sales of homes in the area. The 91 units sold in October 2023 represent a substantial decline of 24.2 percent from October 2022. Home sales were 33.9 percent below the five-year average and 29.2 percent …
