It’s official: Madawaska Valley District School

The Renfrew County District School Board’s (RCDSB) Board of Trustees is pleased to endorse the recommendation from the School Naming Committee, of the merged JK-12 school in Barry’s Bay, formerly Sherwood Public School and Madawaska Valley District High School, now officially named Madawaska Valley District School.  A well-attended, open to the public, …

Police agencies report massive arrests, charges in carjackings and home invasions

The Provincial Carjacking Joint Task Force (PCJTF) is pleased to announce the results of enforcement actions against those responsible for violent vehicle crimes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including carjackings and home invasions for the purpose of vehicle theft. Since September 21, 2023, the PCJTF’s efforts have resulted in: …

False fire alarms in MV

Submitted by Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade Over the past few months, the Madawaska Valley Fire Department has responded to four fire alarm calls in which the fire alarms were intentionally pulled. False alarms are a serious safety concern because we respond to them as emergencies. This makes crews …

Bite-sized news at Jan.17, 2024

Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario are bringing health care services to all youth ages 12-25.  Anyone looking for in person health services should contact the Intake Coordinator. This free Health Services is open to area youths every Thursday at its Pembroke location (278 Nelson Street Street). More information is …

See a deer? Don’t veer

The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging all motorists to be cautious of animals after responding to property damage collisions involving deer, moose and racoons over the past week in the Killaloe Detachment area. If you spot an animal on the road ahead, stay in control, …

Valley gardeners look ahead

Winter is traditionally the time for gardeners to place their seed orders and make plans to start seedlings indoors. But green thumbs in Madawaska Valley use their January meeting for fun as well as planning. On Thursday, Jan.18 at the Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford Street in Barry’s Bay, MV …

Local healthcare receives boost from Palmer Lions

Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club have gathered again to support local healthcare services in the community. They recently provided $7,500, which includes a $5,000 donation to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s (SFVHF) Giving Tuesday Match-It Campaign, $2,000 from their Tree …

Our precious wetlands

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 …

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