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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 …
Proactive measures at habitat conservation needed to reverse trend and complement rescue attempts Editor’s Note: The last week of June is traditionally the busiest time of year for turtles’ breeding activities. This piece, special to The Madawaska Valley Current, is by Chris Huggett, Retired Conservation Biologist. My first encounter with a …
Blue-green Algae bloom confirmed at Dempseys Lake in Greater Madawaska The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom on and around the shore of Dempseys Lake. Blue-green algae blooms are a natural seasonal phenomenon that may appear in lakes, rivers, and …
Eve Barnes of Ottawa/Round Lake Centre(above) received $70,446.50 on June 13 from her winning ticket which was drawn on Thursday June 8 in the popular Catch The Ace lottery. The Ace of Spades was hidden behind envelope #28. The winning amount represents the Week 35 weekly prize of $2,408.00 plus …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons exceeded their goal to sell 5,000 cookies during this year’s Smile Cookie Week from May 1 to 7. A total of $9,632.53 was raised through the sale of $1.50 cookies and, new this year, Smile Cookie pins. Money will …
