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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 …
General knowledge alone wasn’t enough for the fourteen teams participating in the Library’s Trivia Night on Friday – participants found trivia questions ranging from music and arts to history and sciences, with stops along the way in the fields of sport, astronomy, popular culture, mathematics, literature, geography, and – of …
Don’t ghost on safety this Hallowe’en With Hallowe’en only a few nights away, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has created this fun safety video message to remind trick-or-treaters, parents and drivers of some tips to ensure a spooky yet safe Halloween night. Pembroke Regional Hospital needs YOUR feedback To develop a new …
The Killaloe and Whitney Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind parents/guardians and children that Hallowe’en can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. Help keep everyone safe by following these safety tips: · Carry a flashlight and select a costume with bright colours and …
On a picturesque fall day in late September 2023, the Friends of Bonnechere Parks (FBP) hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the Birthing of the Medicine Wheel at Bonnechere Provincial Park. Located near the trailhead of the new Nòpiming FIT Trail, this new sacred space has been designed based on …
Grief Support Group sessions begin Tuesday, Oct.24 Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care provides this safe, confidential, non-judgmental place to discuss the loss of a special person in your life. The six-week session begins Tuesday, Oct.24 and runs from 1pm-3pm in Barry’s Bay. For details or to register please call 613.756.3045 …
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 …
