The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 Barry’s Bay needs your help. Legion Branch 406 is facing possible closure due to the fact that the President has resigned due to health issues. The 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents are unable to step up. The Past President is now Zone Commander and cannot …
A new thermometer sign unveiled at the three-way stop in Barry’s Bay is putting a big community goal on display: $2.15 million for local healthcare by 2028. The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation recently unveiled the new sign as it launches a community-wide effort to help address critical healthcare needs …
Important dates during the countdown to this year’s Municipal Election October is Canadian Libraries Month MV Public Library welcomes new members. During October all Library patrons and visitors can enter a draw to win a gift card. Did you know that Library membership includes free access to Kanopy where, along …
Editor’s Note: There are now improved links below to sign the Petition online and to collect signatures via hard copy. In our recent Editorial entitled “MV taxpayers have been victimized by their insurer” we promised to provide you with information about how to sign a public interest Petition, as well …
Officers across the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating multiple instances of cellphone service provider fraud and are reminding the public to remain cautious of unsolicited phone calls. What does this fraud involve? Fraudsters are impersonating telecommunications company representatives and contacting individuals with offers of a free or heavily …
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents to understand local municipal regulations before operating electric scooters (e-scooters) and similar motorized devices. As the new school year begins, officers have observed an increase in e-scooter use by youth travelling to and from school. The OPP is …
Pat Dombroskie of Killaloe was visiting his mom at the Valley Manor this past week when he decided to purchase a Catch the Ace ticket. It was the second time ever that he decided to get in on the action. This time he chose envelope number 20 which revealed the Seven …
Editor’s Note: Candidate for Madawaska Valley Council, David Shulist, replied to The Current today with apologies for having missed our deadline saying that he has been very busy. Below is the statement he provided: I am a Madawaska Valley man with deep roots here, and I sincerely care about this …
Environment Canada issued a frost alert recently which reminds us that once Thanksgiving has come and gone, it will soon be snowbird time. Given that a significant proportion of Elbows Up Canadians are avoiding the US for their winter sunshine, it’s worth looking at government advisories about other potential destinations. …
Voters in Madawaska Valley have reason to be grateful for their Public Library and their local Legion. As in many previous election campaigns, Madawaska Valley Public Library and the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 have combined forces to host an All Candidates Meeting. The event allows voters to …
Editor’s Note: Alia Bayat, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley Township, replied to The Current with the following items from his platform. He subsequently submitted some additions, which are reflected below. Get BIG government out of small town politics Small rural areas like the Madawaska Valley are ideal for establishing …
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care offers two grief retreats for widowed adults this October, and spaces are filling up says Jenna Stamplicoski, Bereavement Services and Volunteer Coordinator at MVHPC. The Men’s Day Retreat for Widowed Men will take place on October 15, followed by a Widowed Women Grief Retreat from …
Cheryl Gallant, Member of Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, has written to the Minister of Industry urging the federal government to ensure that a dedicated portion of funding under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative is directed to small businesses with annual revenues of less than $1 million through Canada’s network of Community …
Editor’s Note: Shelley Maika, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley, responded to The Current’s request with the following statement: Why am I running for Council? Madawaska Valley is my home as it was to generations before me. I care deeply about my home and the people in it. As someone …
The Week 19 winner was Sharon Greer of Barry’s Bay. Sharon works at Lorraine’s Pharmacy, but purchased her lucky ticket at the Barry’s Bay Shell. She chose envelope number 18 because that’s her granddaughter’s birthday. The Eight – not the Ace! – of Spades was hiding behind that envelope! Although Sharon didn’t find the Ace of Spades, she’s …
