As early as March 24th in this crazy pandemic lockdown era, the Ontario Government officially deemed Farmers’ Markets to be an “essential” service in the province. And how essential it is, for us to be able to have locally-produced food, with a provenance you can rely on. We are lucky …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade has good news for most MV residents and bad news for one person. Quade told The Current that as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday May 16, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is lifting the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ), leaving the Township of Madawaska …
A press release received this morning from the Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) recommends that residents of Renfrew County wear face masks where physical distancing is not possible. As RCDHU thanks all residents for their continued efforts in keeping our community safe in the fight against COVID-19, Dr. …
Editor’s Note: The Madawaska Valley Gardening Club is encouraging everyone in the Valley to grow their own vegetables this season. To help you out, we’re giving you a series of articles on how to get started. And as a bonus, if you submit any gardening questions in the Comments section …
Renfrew County accepting applications for community garden project grants The County of Renfrew in cooperation with the Province of Ontario will be accepting requests for grant funding for community garden projects amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. Community gardens allow individuals and families to grow fresh, affordable healthy produce while increasing physical …
Provided that the general trend on health indicators continues to improve, the Ontario government today announced the reopening of additional workplaces, services and activities over the next few days as part of the first stage of the government’s reopening framework. The workplaces opening must be well-positioned to put workplace safety …
For anyone who hasn’t heard of, or been influenced by me, I would like to introduce myself, if I may. My name is Covid, Covid Nineteen. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. You may know me by my more familiar alias, “Corona” or Covid-19. I’m under the assumption …
On Friday, May 1, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police, Renfrew County Crime Unit began an investigation into a sexual assault that had occurred at a residence in the Township of Madawaska Valley. As a result of the investigation, police have charged a 73-year-old from Madawaska Valley Township with …
The Ontario Nurses’ Association’s (ONA) 68,000 registered nurses, nurse practitioners and registered practical nurses are virtually celebrating their profession during Nursing Week 2020, May 11 to 17. This year is significant in that the World Health Organization has designated 2020 the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, and it also marks …
Joseph (Jaipeth) Illupalik Palluq passed away from drowning in Lake Clear on the night of May 1-2. His body was found by OPP divers on Tuesday May 5 after an extensive search on land and water. His neighbours on Lake Clear, fellow Madawaska Valley Studio Tour artists Kathy Haycock and …
Madawaska Valley Fire Department were called to the scene of a dramatic single-vehicle crash yesterday at 4:35 p.m. on Siberia Road in Madawaska Valley Township. A black Ford Escape travelling eastbound entered the south ditch striking a culvert. The vehicle went airborne for 48 feet then struck a guyed wire, …
As stated in a press release received May 12: The Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This additional time will ensure the province has the necessary tools and health care capacity to contain COVID-19, while gradually reopening businesses, services, and amenities …
On May 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. the Madawaska Valley Fire Department was dispatched to Mintha Street in the village of Barry’s Bay for a brush fire. Within four minutes of the call, three trucks and nine fire fighters were on the scene. As fire fighters were responding, plumes of …
As the long weekend approaches, Madawaska Valley Fire Department reminds everyone that a Total Fire Ban is in place, along with a provincial Restricted Fire Zone. MV Fire Chief Corwin Quade says that so far this year 12 Total Fire Ban signs have been stolen in the township. He said, …
Every day the grim statistics mount — more new positive COVID-19 cases, more deaths, in the province and beyond. It’s hard to focus on the numbers of resolved cases and negative test results — especially when you’re stuck at home, and maybe feeling a bit fed up. Here in the …
