A fine fall day was chosen by Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 to host a reception for the sponsors and volunteers of the work party who built the patio deck. Before unveiling a plaque overlooking the deck that acknowledged the contributions of Murray Brothers Lumber and McRae Lumber Company, Branch …
With hunting season approaching, police remind hunters that safety should be the number one priority. Police encourage hunters to learn and follow hunter safety rules when hunting this season. Hunting Safety Rules: All hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing and a hunter orange head cover during gun seasons for …
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) staff and volunteers were excited when the ticket bought by Elsie Mask of Round Lake Centre revealed the Ace of Spades at the Week #18 draw of their Catch The Ace lottery last Thursday, Oct.14. The winner, however, took her good fortune in stride …
Mischief to property at Combermere school On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at approximately 8:25 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief to property call on Dafoe Road in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Damages to a rear window and brick work …
Hydro One plans outage for Combermere Hydro One says 102 customers in the Combermere area (as shown on map above) will be affected by a planned outage on Monday, Oct.18 between 10 am and 1 pm. The reason for the planned outage is replacement of hydro poles in the area. …
On Oct.13 The Current published a news release from Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) advising of yet another COVID-19 outbreak in Madawaska Valley Township. RCDHU revealed that several cases are related to an event at The Holy Canadian Martyrs RC Church (HCM) in Combermere on Sept.26. For those …
The Ontario Government issued the following on Oct.15: In advance of October 22, the Ontario government is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code and the free, made-in Ontario verification app, Verify Ontario, available for download. Together, these tools will make it easier, more secure and convenient for …
The following was received from St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation: A special thank you to our partners at the Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons — over $7,596 (that’s 7,596 cookies!) was raised for local healthcare, including the Valley Manor, Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care, and St. Francis Memorial Hospital. We are …
The following was distributed by Renfrew County and District Health Unit Oct.13: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming a COVID-19 outbreak in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Over the past 2 weeks (since September 29, 2021), 12 individuals that reside in the Township of Madawaska Valley …
Operation Impact concludes Many families travelled on OPP-patrolled roadways over the Thanksgiving weekend. Killaloe OPP officers were highly visible as they patrolled roadways, and ensured motorists were not engaging in unsafe driving behaviours. During the four-day campaign, which began on October 8, 2021 and concluded October 11, 2021, officers conducted …
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Current. Photo Sab Michael Photography Catch The Ace lottery Congratulations to Week #17 Winner Fred Mostrovich who won $1,080 in last Thursday’s draw in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Catch The Ace Lottery. Tickets for Week #18 are now on sale …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning young people AND their parents about a dangerous “game” being played by some across parts of Renfrew County. Students from multiple schools in the area have been participating in an ongoing activity they describe as a …
“Have you ever had a nice baked cod, Peter?” “Yes! In fact, I was treated to a fine homemade meal once featuring baked cod. The host was from Newfoundland and talked about how the cod industry was decimated by overfishing.” “Yeah, that hurt a lot of people.” “It sure did, …
Members of the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating an armed robbery. On September 6, 2021 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from a gas bar in Renfrew. A masked suspect entered the gas bar brandishing an edged weapon demanding money from the …
Pembroke Regional Hospital distributed the following media release on Oct.5: As part of a collaborative, county-wide effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of those requiring hospital care, the Pembroke Regional Hospital is making preparations to implement a mandatory vaccination policy on October 15th for visitors …
