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Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has officially been in operation for 60 years. A media release distributed earlier this year stated that during the past six decades RCDHU has played an essential role in protecting and promoting the health of our community with services dedicated to preventing disease …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be participating in Snowmobile Safety Week which is part of the OPP’s Provincial Traffic Safety Strategy. The campaign ends Monday, February 19, 2024. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about safe snowmobiling, and to prevent snowmobilers from …
The Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew seeks your input on what diverse, fun and informative activities will be involved at the Third Annual Culture Connect. This is a general call for volunteers, businesses, organizations, performers, cooks, philanthropists and more who are looking for an exciting opportunity to join …
Last month’s Madawaska Valley Gardening Club AGM elected the 2024 board members pictured above: Absent from photo: Sharon Mahussier, Director, and Liz Sidor, Secretary. (Photo submitted) Gardening at -20C Madawaska Valley gardeners are hardy souls and Club member Donna Marie Cybulskie proves it by describing her experience of sowing seeds …
Active living for Valley seniors Monday, Feb.12 1pm-3pm The Killaloe Public Library hosts a workshop from Western University’s Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging. Physiotherapist and Lecturer Steve Di Ciacca will give a virtual presentation, and attendees can meet local volunteer Fitness Instructors. To register call 613-757-3108 or email seniors@crc-renfrewcounty.com …
Here are the latest Weekly Prize Winners in St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch The Ace progressive lottery. Remember, all proceeds support the purchase of essential medical equipment for St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Week #12 Marg Levean of Whitney (above left) purchased her ticket online. She chose envelope number 38 …
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, …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is sharing reminders about frauds and scams with community residents. Emergency – Is a supposed loved one reaching out to you because they need money immediately and you’re the only one they trust to keep it a secret? Resist the urge to act immediately …
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: …
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 …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has completed its annual review of allelementary and secondary student immunizations. RCDHU is in the process of mailingImmunization Notice letters to students either missing one or more required vaccines, or if theirimmunization record has not been submitted to RCDHU. The Immunization of School …
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) has launched a series of workshops for Veteran women. No writing experience is necessary to join the virtual sessions of A Force for Women. In sending information about the program to Legion Branches, Shelley Lepp, WCC Co-Executive Director, said, “WCC workshops build connection with …
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 …
In Ontario, there are approximately 350,000 senior women living alone and 30 percent of them are living in poverty. With rental prices so high and vacancy rates so low, it is no surprise that single, senior women are struggling. That is why Senior Women Living Together (SWLT) is urgently expanding …
The year has started well for three lucky Weekly Prize winners in the Catch The Ace progressive lottery held by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Vivian Recoskie of Whitney was the Week 8 winner of the Catch the Ace draw, with a ticket purchased at the Whitney Pharmacy. She chose …
