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Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The Quadeville and District Service Club may be small, but its actions are mighty! The club consists of seven members, with most of the fundraising taking place through the sale of Nevada tickets in the community. This year, the group donated a total of …
One of my traditions during the Christmas season is to read or listen to Stuart McLean’s Christmas stories. “Dave Cooks the Turkey” is a favourite, but I recommend all of them. If you’re looking for other books for winter reading or for gifting to book lovers or yourself, here are some …
Valley Green Thumbs held the annual Christmas potluck dinner in mid-November and were treated to a demonstration of seasonal arrangements by Pamela McNichol of Church Street Flowers in Barry’s Bay. Above: Pamela McNichol displays her creations. Photo Jessica Lin. McNichols’ three arrangements were auctioned off at the end of the …
The Madawaska Valley Township Santa Claus Parade was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Barry’s Bay. The street was lined with hundreds of people, young and old alike, who enjoyed the festive and cheerful atmosphere. Above: an MV Lion leads the annual parade; Santa Claus arrives by sleigh. The …
The 23rd Annual Tree of Lights celebration was held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Barry’s Bay Railway Station in Madawaska Valley, Ontario. The event was organized by the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation, which raises funds for equipment and services for St. Francis Memorial Hospital. The Tree of …
OPP Festive RIDE Campaign The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Partners are committed to safe roads during this year’s Festive RIDE Campaign which launched on Nov.16 and continues through the holiday season. Their media release suggests: “If you can only give one gift over the holidays, why not make a …
With the imminent arrival of winter comes the opportunity for fresh air and exercise in the great, white outdoors and Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club offers both for all ages and abilities. Opeongo Nordic is a non-profit, volunteer-operated cross country ski club offering groomed classic and skate ski trails over …
At the Council meeting on Nov.21 2023, Madawaska Valley unanimously passed a Resolution about Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence epidemic. Introducing this item, Mayor Mark Willmer pointed out that Madawaska Valley had received a number of Resolutions about the topic from other municipalities but instead of merely supporting those, …
Submitted by Johnny Kashub, Founding Commissioner Greetings, Heritage Hockey Fans and Heritage Curling Fans. I want to announce that our 2024 Opeongo Heritage Cup at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre and the Nation’s Cup of Curling at the Killaloe Curling Club have been pushed back one week due to …
Bringing 3-D imaging to St. Francis Memorial Hospital Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Sharon Florent of Madawaska is no stranger to cancer. In fact, she’s in remission after conquering it three times, including a breast cancer diagnosis. Above: Sharon Florent has experienced cancer three times in her life, …
Madawaska Valley and Sherwood JK to Grade 12 School invites local Grade 7 and 8 students and their families to enjoy a warm Waska Welcome. The students will be bussed from their participating schools to the community school in Barry’s Bay on Thursday, November 30 between 10:30 am and 1:15 …
You’re invited to the Tree Lighting Ceremony! Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Busy hands folded, sorted and stamped thousands of letters in preparation of a very special campaign. At St. Francis Memorial Hospital, volunteers spent a day preparing letters and envelopes for the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s …
Carson Trout Lepine & Greenan Lakes Association of Madawaska Valley Township, ON, was awarded a grant from the Green Shovels Collaborative’s Invasive Phragmites Control Fund to combat the invasive plant, Phragmites. Above: Methods to control invasive Phragmites – continuous cutting (left); tarping (right). Photos: Carson Trout Lepine & Greenan Lakes Association. …
Madawaska Valley Public Library CEO Natalie Barrington brought us up to date with events at the Library this month. To register for any of these events, please email mvpl.programs@gmail.com or call the Library at (613)756-2000. Author events in Barry’s Bay Story Time Every Wednesday at 10:30 am bring your little …
The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin, issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Week: “As we approach Remembrance Day, we remember the courage and dedication of the Canadian men and women who fought valiantly over the years and continue to defend our freedom, rights and …
