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The August Long Weekend is coming up, and so far we’ve had Christmas in July and Fort McDonel Scottish Heritage Day complete with bagpipes. What have those clever folks at the Killaloe Farmers Market got up their sleeves for more themed fun this year? Farmers Market organizer Rachelle Clayton says …
St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) is excited to share that it has received official approval of its Emergency Department (ED) Redevelopment Project Stage 2.1 & 2.2 submission from the Ministry of Health. The approval means the schematics (sketch and block plans and design) are confirmed and we move on to …
Oona Woods previews music and more at this year’s Killaloe Craft & Community Fair. It’s an Ontario mid-August weekend and what should you do? Gaze up at the Perseids meteor shower and marvel at the dust of an ancient comet burning up in our atmosphere? Or sit in a natural …
Scottish Heritage at Killaloe Farmers’ Market This morning, Saturday July 29, is Fort McDonell Day Scottish Heritage at the Killaloe Farmers’ Market. Local bagpiper Annadeane Kerr (Photo Facebook) will entertain at 11am. Join this celebration of Scottish history on Saturday July 29 for Fort McDonell Day at the Killaloe Farmers’ …
We are so fortunate here in the Madawaska Valley to be surrounded by many beautiful lakes that offer a variety of recreational activities for all to enjoy and fishing is one of them. Two local lake associations, Kamaniskeg Area Property Owners Association (KAPOA) and Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Members of the local Polish Scouting Association donated $755.65 toward local healthcare on July 21. Malawia Rewkowska and Marcin Rewkoski, along with Maya Stawska dropped off the funds to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. They said money was raised through the sales …
Bonnechere Authors Festival Editor’s Note: BUPL has advised that tonight’s speaker, Fiona King Foster, has had to postpone her talk due to illness. The Library will advise of a new date for the talk to be held sometime in August. Two more authors for you to meet this summer while …
St. Francis Herb Farm, local Canadian success story and trusted manufacturer/supplier of natural health products, may be seriously impacted by proposed changes to Canada’s legislation. Cheryl Gallant, MP Renfrew-Nippissing-Pembroke, met with owners Paul and Caitlin Rivett-Carnac last week to discuss the effect of the new regulations on their business. Following …
Madawaska Valley Public Library has launched an exciting series of fun summer programmes for children in the Valley,. Activities take place in both Barry’s Bay and Palmer Rapids. These FREE programmes are available to all kids – no need to have a library card or membership. It’s important to pre-register …
Busy weekend in the Valley coming up: Madawaska Valley Studio Tour July 15-16: The Summer Tour is a tradition for Valley art lovers. This weekend is the perfect time for a jaunt visiting artists’ studios to see not just the latest work by your favourites but also the work of …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The Barry’s Bay Heritage Society – Genealogy Group may have disbanded, but as a final gesture of goodwill, they are providing a legacy for local healthcare. Theresa Prince was one of the founding members of the group that started in 2002. Throughout the …
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry released the statement below on July 11 2023. For Madawaska Valley residents, this means that small campfires are now allowed but please note that burning permits remain suspended in the municipality. The Restricted Fire Zone previously in place for the entire Fire Region …
The hot days of summer have well and truly arrived. That’s a good reason to forego physical activity and find a cool place to read a good book. Here are some titles I’ve enjoyed which might pique your interest. A Dark Matter by Doug Johnstone If you’re a lover of …
The New Horizons for Seniors Program will begin accepting funding applications for community-based projects on August 1, 2023. The New Horizons for Seniors Program provides federal grants to organizations wanting to help seniors (aged 55 and older) make a difference in the lives of others, and in their communities. Funding …
A multi-day heat warning has been issued for Renfrew County and District, with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 33 degrees Celsius and humidex values of 37 to 42 degrees Celsius. Overnight lows of 17 to 22 degrees Celsius. It is important to take steps to prevent heat-related illness during this …
