SFMH appoints Dr. Daniel Ostapowicz as new Director of Emergency Dept.

St. Francis Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Ostapowicz will officially become the Director of the Emergency Department as of April 1, 2023. “I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Ostapowicz to the role of Director of the Emergency Department at SFMH. His commitment to providing exceptional …

Weekend to remember

After a hiatus caused by the pandemic, the annual Opeongo Heritage Cup Hockey Tournament returned to Madawaska Valley last weekend. The opening ceremonies honoured Carl Lacombe, Valley resident who died in October 2022 and was Head of Hockey Operation for the Heritage Cup. Also honoured was Gino Odjick an Algonquin …

Mar.26 2023

Free movie event Thursday Mar.30 at 7 pm in the O’Brien Theatre, Renfrew. Free admission plus popcorn and a drink. This free screening of the Oscar-nominated film Women Talking is sponsored by The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre, Survivor Advocacy & Support Initiative, and End Violence Against Women. A panel discussion …

Province extends funding for Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre

The following was distributed by John Yakabuski MPP on Mar.24 2023: An innovative idea that started in Renfrew County during the COVID-19 pandemic is being continued after proven success in the region. The Ontario government is investing $3.2 million in 2023-24 to support the continuation of Renfrew County’s Virtual Triage …

Valley Manor status report on redevelopment project – mounting costs a concern

At the Mar.21 Regular Meeting, Madawaska Valley Council heard a presentation from Valley Manor Long Term Care. Speaking on behalf of the Manor were Trisha DesLaurier, CEO, and Stacey McDonald, Director of Finance. Members of the Valley Manor Board also attended: Kathy Marion, Board Chair; Steve F. McCann, Vice-Chair; and …

Bite-sized news at Mar.6 2023

Madawaska Valley proposed Development Charges REMINDER: Madawaska Valley Township’s public meeting about proposed Development Charges in the municipality has been re-scheduled for today, Monday, Mar.6 2023 at 6 pm at the MV Township Council Chambers, 85 Bay Street, Barry’s Bay. For more details see https://www.madawaskavalley.ca/news-and-notices/development-charges-notice-of-public-meeting-january-12-2023-400-p-m/ More free public skating during …

Valley rural youth to Live It Up at NAW’s Lake Dore Lodge

North Algona Wilberforce Township is hosting a rural outreach program for Elevate Youth Wellness called Live It Up. Elevate Youth Wellness, located in the Phoenix Centre in Pembroke, is devoted to helping the mental, physical and emotional health of youth through life skills mentorship, particularly through fitness and healthy food. …

Feb.26 2023

Ottawa Valley history and entertainment Barry’s Bay at 2 pm on Sunday, Feb.26: The Stationkeepers MV present ‘The Way We Were’ & The Yo-Yo Mamas. This lively presentation takes place at the old Barry’s Bay Railway Station. Several new video vignettes of The Way We Were, a heritage documentary currently …

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