Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade, in his role as Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), has participated in the second Spring Freshet conference call of the year. CEMCs, ministry personnel and watershed partners from across the region confer weekly at this time of year in order to be aware of …
On March 26 representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion, Barry’s Bay Branch 406 and local healthcare partners St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) and St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) met at the Legion Hall as a donation of $5,100 was presented to SVFH. Above from left: Erin Gienow, Executive Director, …
During March many residents in the western end of Renfrew County and District health region have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry’s Bay. Above: Barry’s Bay vaccination clinic in operation. Branch 406 Treasurer Mike Poliquin told The Current they were …
As of Thursday April 1 the 2021 Wildfire season begins, and remains in effect until October 31. Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade said that as per Open Air Burning Bylaw 2019-22, this means night burning only is allowed with a permit, the exceptions being camp fires or cooking fires …
The OPP investigation of potential procurement fraud arising from gravel purchases by Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Township (BLR) continues with investigators conducting interviews with at least one member of the BLR Council. Bill Dickson, A/Manager of Media Relations for the OPP, in a response to questions from The Current confirmed that a …
Building on 33 years of success as a leading provider of plant-based medicine in Canada, St. Francis Herb Farm recently shared an update on Project Next Generation, their expansion plan for a new 33,000 square foot facility in the Ottawa Valley. Above Paul Rivett-Carnac, Co-owner and CEO of St. Francis …
A recent review of provincial statistics for fatal fires has caused Corwin Quade, Madawaska Valley Fire Chief, to issue some important fire safety warnings for MV residents. Quade said that the worst year for fatal fires on record in Ontario was 2001 when 119 fire deaths were recorded. So far …
The Killaloe Lions Club made a $1,000 donation to the Killaloe Friendship Club. The Lions raised the funds in partnership with Pembroke Delta Bingo and Gaming, and The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The donated funds will be used for seniors programming in the Killaloe area. Above: representatives from both …
Buckle up this Easter Long Weekend Between Friday, April 2, 2021, and Monday, April 5, 2021, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be participating in a Provincial Traffic Safety Campaign with an emphasis on Seatbelt compliance. Road users should expect to see a much …
Catch The Ace lottery Ticket sales began on Mar.25 for St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s new round of the Catch the Ace Progressive Lottery with proceeds supporting Hospital Medical Equipment. Tickets can be purchased at the following vendor locations: Round Lake Centre Food Market, AJ’s Convenience, Killaloe Hardware, Wilno Building …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit released the following statement late this afternoon, Mar.28: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that variants of concern (VOCs) have been identified in Renfrew County and District (RCD). One-third of the cases in the last week have been confirmed to …
The annual “Sunshine List” was released by the Province of Ontario last week, listing all people in the public service who earned more than $100,000 during 2020. Below are a few of the names on the public sector salary disclosure list who are local healthcare, township, county and education employees. …
On St. Patrick’s Day this year I was given a copy of an old Toronto Telegram newspaper dated July 1, 1967 – Canada’s Centennial Year. The Weekend Magazine was included, and in it was an article entitled “Who are today’s Canadians?” I was pleasantly surprised to see the above picture …
In another great example of how local non-profit organizations are partnering for the benefit of our community, Madawaska Valley Lions have donated $500 to Barry’s Bay and Area Home Support (BBAHS) to assist with driving seniors to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Above from left: Lions James Currins, Ed Quesnelle, and …
Cheryl Gallant MP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke provided the following media release on Mar.26: MP Cheryl Gallant is congratulating the Ontario Progressive Conservative Government’s 2021 provincial budget, which included significant funding for rural broadband. “Premier Ford and his PC Government have delivered significant funding to help rural communities build high speed broadband internet,” …
