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Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing changes to their COVID-19and flu vaccine clinics. Starting October 20th, COVID-19 vaccinations will now be offered byappointment only. “We have seen very high attendance at our recent clinics, which has resulted in longer waittimes for residents. To better serve our community, …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation is thrilled to announce a new and improved seventh edition of its Catch the Ace lottery (RAF1340755). You now have two options to buy your Catch the Ace tickets: in person at your favourite vendor or online. …
Small Business Week Oct.15-21 The Ontario Chamber of Commerce says small businesses are at the heart of the Innovation Economy. Small businesses have always been the backbone of Ontario’s economy, a driving force behind innovation and economic growth in the province. These resilient enterprises generate new ideas, create jobs and …
For this year’s Madawaska Valley District High School’s Thanksgiving Food Drive, students were challenged to bring enough food to match the weight of teacher Brandon Cashubec, and they not only met that challenge but exceeded it by collecting approximately two hundred and fifty pounds of food (which is definitely MORE …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), County of Renfrew Paramedic Service and the Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents about an increase in overdose calls and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Pembroke catchment area. “We have noticed a marked increase in overdoses in the Pembroke …
You can count on Madawaska Valley Public Library – not just for books, but also for plenty of fun activities to suit everyone in your household. CEO Natalie Barrington recently shared the lineup for the balance of October with The Current. Above: Madawaska Valley Public Library this fall. Photo Facebook/MVPL …
The people of Madawaska Valley have a long history of involvement with ice — more specifically with hockey, rinks, and arenas. A photo of the St. Joseph’s High School 1960 championship hockey team taken in the arena of the time was spotted by a reader of The Current, who requested …
Last chance for outdoor farmers’ markets Thanksgiving Weekend marks the end of the season for many of the Valley outdoor Farmers’ Markets. The Barry’s Bay Market enjoyed excellent weather for its last market yesterday. Today Valley shoppers can stock up on local produce, handicrafts, and even Thanksgiving Dinner at the …
Submitted by St. Francis Memorial Hospital With the fall weather here, and daylight diminishing every day, we look back on our busy summer season at St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH). Summer patient volumes are always higher than other months, and this year was no different with visits increased over past …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwyn Quade advises MV residents that Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is this Thursday, September 28, 2023. Having an official day reminding us to test our smoke alarms is designed to try to ensure smoke alarms across Ontario are working. Image: Twitter/Ontario Fire Marshal #SavedByTheBeep The …
The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation is excited to announce that the Ace of Spades has been “caught” on week #49 in their Catch the Ace lottery supporting the Cancer Care Campaign. The lucky winner, Jason Leblanc of Petawawa, took home an amazing prize of $692,322! Jason’s winning ticket #WW-6066942 was …
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 …
