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The holiday season brings out the giving spirit in Valley residents, and community partners dig deep to help those less fortunate. This year the Madawaska Valley Food Bank needs your help to reach its goal of $35,000 by year end and on Friday, December 9 106.5 Moose FM will air …
Organizers of the 39th Annual Joe Murray Memorial Golf Tournament shared the joy this holiday season by donating the proceeds of the event to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Tree of Lights Campaign. The tournament was once again held at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge this past September. Funds from …
Santa usually hopes for snow when he and his reindeers join the annual Madawaska Valley Lions Club parade through Barry’s Bay, but this year he had to be satisfied with a rainstorm instead. Lions Club Secretary Bill Schroeder praised the hundreds of residents who braved the elements to greet Santa. …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit released the following on Dec.1: As we enter the holiday season, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) reminds residents of the importance of food safety. Reduce your risk of foodborne illness (“food poisoning”) by taking precautions when preparing, cooking, and storing food. Foodborne …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind community members to be aware of the following scams especially during the holidays. Over the last few weeks, police have investigated several gift card scams, offers involving bank loans and credit line scams and emergency gift card …
Editor’s Note: For the fifth consecutive year, The Current is pleased to offer this list of books for Christmas reviewed by Doreen Yakabuski. At this time of year, I seem to do a lot of writing: Christmas cards, a Christmas shopping list, menus for holiday get-togethers, and that very important letter …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Help Give the Gift of Enhanced Images. Every Patient. Every Time. Imagine having to drive hours just to get the images you need to monitor a life-threatening condition. Travelling in daunting weather conditions and into unfamiliar territory is simply an added and unneeded …
Stopping impaired drivers from taking lives on our roads can be no less than a full, all-in collaboration between police, other road safety partners and Ontario citizens. It’s a message the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and its many partners hope will resonate strongly with Ontarians as the annual Festive R.I.D.E. …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation A team of festive elves were making spirits bright on November 8. That day, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Barry’s Bay Branch 406, volunteers spent hours preparing letters and envelopes for the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s annual Tree of Lights Campaign. Above, …
Annual winter driving safety tips submitted by OPP Central Region With winter conditions just around the corner, the Central Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to share some winter driving tips to help motorists navigate the roadways when the snow starts falling: Be prepared for the unexpected. Give yourself some …
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 …
