The Ontario government is investing $11,696,103 to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in local municipalities and the County of Renfrew. The funding is being delivered through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and is part of the government’s plan to support economic growth and job creation. The allocations are …
To the untrained eye, wetlands such as swamps, ponds, marshes and bogs, look pretty ordinary. It’s easy to take them for granted or see them as wasted land that could be drained and put to better use. But wetlands are very special places that are teeming with life and they …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The Quadeville and District Service Club may be small, but its actions are mighty! The club consists of seven members, with most of the fundraising taking place through the sale of Nevada tickets in the community. This year, the group donated a total of …
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 …
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 …
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, …
