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A portion of the proceeds raised from the Summers’ Annual Fishing Derby were donated to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) recently. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the derby, with 41 teams enjoying a day on the Bonnechere River. Mike Summers says it has been a family organized …
As of 12:00 a.m. on September 14, 2023 the Township of Madawaska Valley has reduced the Fire Ban to Level 2 (Yellow). This means that night burning only is allowed with a permit, the exceptions being camp fires or cooking fires no larger than 60 cm x 60 cm (2 …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation A total of 38 teams gathered at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge Golf Course for the 19th annual Friends of St Francis Charity Golf Tournament. Above: Golfers gather for the shotgun start. Photo submitted. Running in conjunction with the tournament was the popular …
Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles to visit Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Aug.28 Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Oppostion and Ontario NDP, will visit the riding on Monday, Aug.28. Visits are planned with local business owners, farmers, elected officials and local organizers, as well as tours of important local facilities are on the …
Submitted by Madawaska Valley Public Library Every Wednesday afternoon this summer, a small group of children has met at the library for Summer Reading Club. Part of the TD Summer Reading Club initiative, each week they read stories, made crafts and played games based on a theme. A highlight of …
Two of the most popular summer activities in the Valley – golf and boating – have resulted in significant funds raised for local healthcare, reported St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation after two cheque presentations earlier this week. Friends and family members of the late Lorna Hudder gathered to remember their …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Get your bids in before Friday, September 1st at 6 p.m. With more than 80 different items in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation`s online auction, there is truly something for everyone. But if you have a hockey buff in your life, be …
Last minute reminders from Madawaska Valley Public Library Madawaska Valley Gardening Club The Green Thumbs in the MV Gardening Club have been finally granted lots of needed rain and are busy with harvesting. Coming up on Saturday Aug.19 is the annual Flower & Vegetable Show at the Barry’s Bay Royal Canadian …
On Aug.8 The Current published a Killaloe OPP Bulletin stating that a 40-year-old man from Nigeria had drowned in Wadsworth Lake. Our report prompted a comment from a nurse at Valley Manor Long Term Care in Barry’s Bay who indicated the man had worked as a PSW there for the …
Social media giant Meta has reacted to Canada’s Bill C-18 Online News Act by banning all Canadian news providers from its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram – even free community news sources like The Current. That means you can no longer click a post on our Facebook or Instagram …
An enjoyable day was had by all who attended the free Learn to Fish event held on Sunday, Aug.6 near the Barry’s Bay public dock on Lake Kamaniskeg. Luke and Scott, instructors from Ontario’s Fish and Wildlife, engaged their enthusiastic audience of new and seasoned anglers, young and old, with …
The Pathways of Resistance Arts Festival brings together artists from the Ottawa Valley and beyond to activate themes of community, collaboration, and social justice during a full-day festival on August 26th, 2023,with pop-up events on August 21, 23 and 24. All events will take place, rain or shine, in Killaloe …
Tom Thomson & The Colours of Canada, the musical in ragtime inspired by the writings of Roy MacGregor, hits Barry’s Bay on August 15 as the final stop on its tour of Eastern Ontario in support of local hospitals. This performance will benefit St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation and will be …
Wild Women exhibition in Bancroft Wild Women Painters of the Wilderness Linda Sorensen, Kathy Haycock and Joyce Burkholder show their work throughout the month of August at the Annex Gallery at Bancroft’s Place for the Arts, 23 Bridge Street. The opening reception takes place on Saturday, Aug.5 between 11am and …
The August Long Weekend is coming up, and so far we’ve had Christmas in July and Fort McDonel Scottish Heritage Day complete with bagpipes. What have those clever folks at the Killaloe Farmers Market got up their sleeves for more themed fun this year? Farmers Market organizer Rachelle Clayton says …
