Are you in need? Community Resource Centre (CRC) has opened registration for this year’s annual Food and Toy Drive. If you live in Killaloe, Round Lake, Wilno, Barry’s Bay, Palmer Rapids, Quadeville, Combermere, Madawaska or Whitney, please call (613) 757-3108 to register. Or register online by scanning the QR code …
Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, issued the following statement: “November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of gender-based violence and to take a stand against this heinous crime in all its …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public after a recent report of a scam related to investing in cryptocurrency that saw an elderly victim lose almost $10,000. The victim was contacted by phone and coached to deposit money into a …
Last Saturday’s Hallowe’en Hunt was just one of a multitude of programmes that MV Library is instrumental in bringing to the Valley. During her annual update to Madawaska Valley Council in September, Madawaska Valley Public Library CEO Natalie Barrington pointed out that as well as lending out nearly 15,000 resources …
The annual scavenger hunt for trick-or-treaters in downtown Barry’s Bay has become a fixture on the Valley calendar, thanks to participation from Madawaska Valley Public Library staff and volunteers, local businesses owners, Barry’s Bay Recreation Committee, StationKeepers MV, and Madawaska Valley Township staff and Council. Yesterday’s fun, family-friendly event included …
Valley goblins and ghouls get ready – today’s the day you’ve been waiting for. The annual Hallowe’en Hunt is on in Barry’s Bay from 10am to 3pm. It’s free, family-friendly fun! Just pick up a Scavenger Map at either end of the village (Madawaska Valley Public Library or Northern Credit …
What would you say if you won nearly $480,000? You can hear Barry’s Bay resident, Edgar Lucas, react to the news as Erin Gienow, Executive Director of St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) calls him after last Thursday’s draw. Above image and photo: Facebook/St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. SFVHF posted …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists that the vast majority of school buses will be returning to area roads on October 28, 2024. Thus far in the school year only a limited number of buses have been running. With this …
Spaces still left for today’s OV-CAOS workshops in Quadeville and Whitney Ottawa Valley Community Arts invites creative people ages 10 and up to attend this afternoon’s FREE workshops: Intergenerational Open Studio with Linda Archibald on October 19 from 1-4 pm at the Quadeville Community Centre. Participants will be able to explore various …
That’s right – there’s just one envelope left to be drawn in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch The Ace progressive lottery – so be sure to choose Envelope #50 when you buy your ticket for next week’s draw because that’s where the Ace of Spades is hidden. Foundation …
Bare grass and black ice pocketed Marie and Bernhard Zettler’s front yard as they turned into their driveway. It was one of those March mornings that seems warmer than it is, as everyone waits for spring to arrive. “Bernhard stepped out to pick up some flyers, and suddenly he was …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation announced its $2.7 million Growing TogethER Emergency Department Redevelopment Campaign on Oct. 10, marking the largest fundraising campaign to date for the Foundation. Above: Donors and supporters gather around the new Growing TogethER Campaign sign outside the …
Editor’s Note: Last Thursday’s Catch The Ace draw left just two cards play – both Aces – and an estimated jackpot of $318,554. That means there is a one in two chance of finding that elusive Ace of Spades. If this week’s winner selects the envelope containing the Ace of …
Congratulations to Kevin Springer of Renfrew whose name was pulled in the Week 49 Catch the Ace draw! Kevin purchased his ticket at the Village Discount & Variety in Eganville and chose envelope 25 at random. Although his envelope revealed the Five of Diamonds, Kevin is taking home the incredible …
Riverland Lodge has been recognized with a 2024 Global Recognition Award for its remarkable achievements and steadfast dedication to excellence in the campground industry. Becky McRae’s leadership and vision have propelled the company to new heights, making it a standout in its field. Above from left: Rhonda Johnson, Becky Ewing, Becky McRae, …
