OPP Bulletins at Apr.20 2023

Police seek witnesses to armed robbery in Arnprior Members of the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Renfrew Crime Unit are investigating an armed robbery at a local business in the Town of Arnprior. On April 19, 2023, at approximately …

Equine therapy benefits mental health services patients

Submitted by Pembroke Regional Hospital It’s not every day that someone walks away from their psychiatrist’s office with a prescription for Equine Assisted Learning, but for eight clients of the Pembroke Regional Hospital’s Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT), it’s just what the doctor ordered! For a total of 14 weeks in …

Time to be bear aware

With warm weather on the way, it’s time to remind Valley residents and visitors how to prevent bear encounters. The following was recently circulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and the Ontario Provincial Police. The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind you to exercise …

OPP bulletins at Apr.11 2023

Police locate stolen SUV, arrest Montreal resident Killaloe OPP has arrested and charged a Montreal resident after locating a stolen sport utility vehicle (SUV). On April 3, 2023, just before 8:00 a.m., police received information that a stolen vehicle was travelling on 41 Highway near 132 Highway in the Township …

MV Fire Dept. bulletins

Barry’s Bay porch fire Madawaska Valley Fire Department staff and volunteers have been kept busy the past few days. MV Fire Chief Corwin Quade told The Current they were called out to a structure fire on Inglis Street in Barry’s Bay at 11:44 am and when the North Hall crew …

SFMH appoints Dr. Daniel Ostapowicz as new Director of Emergency Dept.

St. Francis Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Ostapowicz will officially become the Director of the Emergency Department as of April 1, 2023. “I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Ostapowicz to the role of Director of the Emergency Department at SFMH. His commitment to providing exceptional …

Weekend to remember

After a hiatus caused by the pandemic, the annual Opeongo Heritage Cup Hockey Tournament returned to Madawaska Valley last weekend. The opening ceremonies honoured Carl Lacombe, Valley resident who died in October 2022 and was Head of Hockey Operation for the Heritage Cup. Also honoured was Gino Odjick an Algonquin …

Mar.26 2023

Free movie event Thursday Mar.30 at 7 pm in the O’Brien Theatre, Renfrew. Free admission plus popcorn and a drink. This free screening of the Oscar-nominated film Women Talking is sponsored by The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre, Survivor Advocacy & Support Initiative, and End Violence Against Women. A panel discussion …

Province extends funding for Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre

The following was distributed by John Yakabuski MPP on Mar.24 2023: An innovative idea that started in Renfrew County during the COVID-19 pandemic is being continued after proven success in the region. The Ontario government is investing $3.2 million in 2023-24 to support the continuation of Renfrew County’s Virtual Triage …

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