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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 …
Reserve your butterfly for the upcoming Memorial Butterfly Release Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Choosing hospice care is never an easy decision. But for Catherine Rose Ethier-Etmanski (or “Casha” to everyone who knew her) it was something she knew was right for her. She had heard many positive stories …
At this morning’s Council in Committee meeting in Barry’s Bay, Madawaska Valley Council heard from a delegation opposing their Resolution last month to declare the month of June as Pride Month in the municipality and to project an image of the Pride flag on the digital screen outside the Paul …
Open Letter in response to anti-Pride Petition Dear Mayor and Council, It has recently come to my attention that a delegation has requested that the council rescind its decision to recognize June as pride month in Madawaska Valley, describing the decision as ‘controversial’ and complaining about lack of public consultation. …
In the past two weeks Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has issued two important safety announcements. Overdose Alert Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service are alerting residents about an increase in overdoses across Renfrew County and District (RCD). Acting Commander, …
In response to readers’ concern about a possible recent increase in drug overdoses in the Valley, The Current reached out to Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU). The Health Unit told The Current that while the threshold for issuing an alert has not been reached, RCDHU continues to monitor …
On May 2nd, MPP John Yakabuski met with the team at Township of South Algonquin Public Library-Madawaska Branch, to hear about the impact of a $13,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2022. The grant was used to purchase Chromebooks, C-Pen Readers, Blue Yeti Microphones, …
The following Open Letter was received from Pflag Renfrew County on May 16. On May 17, people around the world observe International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). This year’s theme of “together always: united in diversity,” is an urgent reminder of the power of solidarity to push back …
The Current received the following media release from the Renfrew County Health Coalition on May 8. Renfrew County is calling code red on the healthcare system proposed by the province’s Bill 60, which allows for private companies to arrange healthcare services with less qualified health caregivers, less transparency and less …
Submitted to St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Do you want to have a positive influence on local healthcare while hanging out with friends and family? Consider entering a team into Rockathon 2023. It will be hosted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation and a dedicated Rockathon committee. The Foundation raises …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation There’s something new happening this year at the Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons! That’s right, Smile Cookie Week is taking place on May 1 to 7. Previously held in the fall, Smile Cookie Week is relaunching with a new date. One hundred per cent …
Trail-blazing Dinner & Drag show comes to Barry’s Bay Liz Woosey, owner of the Balmoral Hotel Bistro & Brewpub in Barry’s Bay, made a business decision to host the first ever Dinner & Drag show in Barry’s Bay on Sunday, April 23. Drag queens? In the Valley? Liz Woosey told …
