For much of the past several months Cameron Street in Killaloe has been closed to traffic during the preparations to rehabilitate the metal bridge. A new structure was actually assembled on nearby Lake Street and on Dec. 8, the long wait ended when it was lifted into place. Above: panoramic …
Editorial Mayor Kim Love announced at the MV Council in Committee meeting on Dec.1 that Council intends to make a decision during its Dec.16 meeting about spending $1.5 million on rehabilitating the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre (PJYCC). The bulk of this money will be used to replace the ice …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), is confirming that three staff at Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus have tested positive for COVID-19. Only one of these individuals will be added to RCDHU’s confirmed cases. The other two individuals will not be reported in RCDHU numbers, as these individuals reside …
The following media releases received on December 11 from Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) provide guidance for safe holiday travel and an update about availability of the flu vaccine. The good news is flu shots are available; not so welcome is the advice to suspend travel this holiday …
Today, Dec.10, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that one staff member linked to three schools: Opeongo High School, Madawaska Valley District High School, and Sherwood Public School, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). …
Editor’s note: The following Dec.10 update from OPP Killaloe Detachment states a charge has been laid following a serious motor vehicle collision on Nov.27 on County Rd. 62 in Madawaska Valley. The northbound pick-up truck bore the logo of the Algonquin Forestry Authority but police have not named the driver. …
Stationkeepers MV is a group composed of more than 100 volunteers who are committed to revitalizing the Barry’s Bay Railway Station and celebrating the unique local heritage and culture it represents. Founding members met recently to celebrate the new station sign. Above from left: Cathy and Bob Corrigan, Theresa Prince, …
A traditional tree lighting ceremony that has been lighting up the night for the past 20 years returned to where it all started: the grounds at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Above: The hospital choir sings Walking in a Winter Wonderland by the Christmas tree located on the grounds of St. …
The Madawaska Valley Friends Of New Canadians group would like to thank all of those who helped support and settle the Alshhadat family into our community. It would not have been possible without the many donations of money as well as the willingness to offer their time and effort. Above: …
Today, December 8, Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, joined John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure and MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, and Daryl Kramp, MPP for Hastings-Lennox and Addington to announce local tourism support in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. Above …
This press release from the County of Renfrew asks residents to tell the Province about your experience of the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) was launched on March 27, 2020 …
The photo above is from a postcard that was mailed from Barry’s Bay on June 11, 1966, by a woman who was camping just outside of Barry’s Bay (probably in the Carson Lake / Trout Lake area) and sent to another woman in Centralia, Ontario. Although this particular postcard was sent …
Council discusses project at Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre (pictured above) At the Council in Committee meeting held on December 1, Madawaska Valley Council reviewed the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre Structural Adequacy Review and staff report. While the engineers’ survey did not reveal any additional major problems, it added the …
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at approximately 8:05 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle on Stone Church Road, in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. (Pictured above, photo OPP) As a result, the 59 …
Catch The Ace: More than $200k could be won! Congratulations to St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Week #45 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Bob Sheard of Barry’s Bay who took home $7,024 last Thursday. Envelope #24 revealed the Five of Diamonds, which means the Ace lives on for another Week …
