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Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The Barry’s Bay Beer Store raised an impressive $5,455.85 this summer through the collection of empty bottles and monetary donations from patrons at the till. Proceeds are being directed toward the purchase of medical equipment at St. Francis Memorial Hospital through the St. …
One of Canada’s top directors and actors, Ted Dykstra, is going to speak to Stone Fence Theatre’s Annual General Meeting, which is being held virtually on November 29 at 7 p.m. Above: Ted Dykstra (Photo submitted) Ted Dykstra is an award-winning actor/director and a former professor of Chantal Elie-Sernoskie’s, Stone Fence …
Submitted by Madawaska Valley Public Library Board of Trustees There is a reason the Madawaska Valley Public Library is the envy of people in other areas. That reason is our CEO Head Librarian Karen Filipkowski. Karen has made the Library a second home to residents and visitors of MV and …
Submitted by Combermere resident Chad Beckwith Smith On Friday, Nov.4 at 9:58 a.m. looking south over Combermere from Blackfish Bay, I photographed this unusual circular pattern in the sky. My neighbour also witnessed this display, and I wonder how many other Valley residents did too. (Photo Chad Beckwith Smith) Although …
Author Suzanne Evans will discuss her book, The Taste of Longing: Ethel Mulvany’s Starving Prisoners of War Cookbook, at the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406, 250 John Street, Barry’s Bay on Saturday, Nov.5 at 2pm. The event has been organized by the Madawaska Valley Public Library and is …
The following announcement was released by the Madawaska Valley Public Library Board: The Madawaska Valley Public Library Board is pleased to announce that Natalie Barrington has been hired to the position of CEO / Secretary Treasurer with a starting date of November 21st to replace retiring CEO, Karen Filipkowski. Above …
Whatever your age or interest, The Current tells you where there’s fun to be had this Hallowe’en weekend in and around the Madawaska Valley. While you enjoy the festivities, keep in mind that residents of five neighbouring municipalities — Bonnechere Valley, Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan, Killaloe Hagarty Richards, Madawaska Valley and …
With Halloween only days away, the Central Region Ontario Provincial Police want to share a few tips and tricks to make this Halloween a safe and happy evening for everyone. For parents and guardians: Costume visibility is key. Avoid dark coloured costumes if possible. If this isn’t an option, then …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. The Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons exceeded their goal to sell 5,000 cookies during this year’s Smile Cookie Week from Sept. 19 to 25. In fact, a total of 6,794 cookies were sold, resulting in a $6,794 donation to St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation …
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch the Ace is officially back, and the first winner has picked up the very first cheque of lottery 6! Congratulations to Joe Fisher of Madawaska, who won the weekly prize of $556.00! Above. Photo submitted. He purchased the ticket at the Barry’s Bay MacEwens. …
Submitted by St. Francis Memorial Hospital On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Renfrew County Paramedics and St. Francis Memorial Hospital conducted a planned emergency CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) exercise. This planned/staged exercise was a learning opportunity for Paramedic and hospital staff to practice a CBRN disaster with all the required …
Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) – Lanark & Renfrew launches two new resources to help ensure Ottawa Valley communities are ready to welcome newcomers with open arms with its Community Resource website portal and its Intercultural Development Inventory assessment service. Thanks to the efforts of the LIP-Lanark & Renfrew’s Creating …
Action committees have been formed in five area municipalities as a result of townhall meetings staged in the last two weeks by the Affordable Housing Alliance of the Ottawa Valley (AHAOV). The Townhalls concluded this week with meetings in Killaloe, Eganville and Golden Lake. At each of the meetings, municipal …
Submitted The Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative (A2A Collaborative) has as its mission the goal to connect people to the natural wonders and ecological importance of the Algonquin to Adirondacks region. To help you ‘Fall in Love with the A2A Region’ this autumn, A2A Collaborative has just published an article that …
Next Wednesday Oct.12 patients and visitors at St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) in Barry’s Bay have no cause for alarm. SFMH will conduct a planned emergency exercise between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. that day. Hospital staff and the Renfrew County Paramedics will participate in a CBRN Exercise (Chemical, Biological, …
