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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 …
Submitted by Renfrew County District School Board The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) staff and partners have racked up a slew of awards and honours for outstanding excellence in their fields this June, 2023. Vice Principal Patricia Fraser was awarded the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s WILD Educator of the Year …
Graduates, staff, family members and friends gathered in the cafeteria at Madawaska Valley District High School last Thursday, June 29, to celebrate the achievements of the class of 2023. Above: MVDHS graduates pose in the gymnasium after the ceremony. All photos supplied. Once the 54 students had filed in, running …
Conspiracy Conniptions, Stone Fence Theatre’s newest original musical, is a zany comedy set in a doughnut shop and sung in gospel music style. Audience members even enjoy hand-made doughnuts. The show opens for a 14-show summer and fall run at the Rankin Culture and Community Centre on July 19. Above: …
Submitted by the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Several quilters came up with a unique fundraiser over the winter months, while creating a social club for themselves and the men who joined them. Since September of last year, several women met every Tuesday morning to create a quilt. They decided …
Here’s a quick catch-up of some Valley events this weekend and beyond. Fireworks postponed The Total Fire Ban imposed by the Province means that the annual fireworks display run by MV Fire Department staff and volunteers has been postponed. Once the Ban is lifted, the municipality will post a new …
