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Note: with the arrival of warmer weather the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Ontario Provincial Police issued the following bulletin on April 7: Public should exercise caution as bears come out of hibernation The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind you …
The Madawaska Communities Circle of Health (MCCH) was formed in 2010 when the Champlain LHIN supported integration of funded health service providers operating in the St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) catchment area. As the Circle was integrated, each member learned and understood the others’ Mission, Vision and funding mandates. Early …
The County of Renfrew in cooperation with the Province of Ontario will again be accepting requests for grant funding for community garden projects amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. The announcement came in a press release received April 7. Last year the program funded several community gardens that promoted growing fresh, affordable healthy …
The Killaloe area lost a driving, creative personality with a zest for living when Barry Goldie died on March 26, 2021. Barry was full of good and fun ideas, and he was a generous collaborator who loved to encourage creativity in others. Above: Barry playing guitar. Photo submitted. Barry lived …
The Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA) is launching a unique new service to enable everyone in the Valley who needs a bike to have one. Volunteers working with the Bike Bank collect and recondition used bikes and get them to people in need of them. OVCATA members …
Editor’s note: The provincial Emergency Brake has required a few changes to this month’s plans at Madawaska Valley Public Library, but CEO Karen Filipkowski explains below how you can still borrow library materials and enjoy some Spring Break fun. Effective April 3rd the Madawaska Valley Public Library, in keeping with …
A recent review of provincial statistics for fatal fires has caused Corwin Quade, Madawaska Valley Fire Chief, to issue some important fire safety warnings for MV residents. Quade said that the worst year for fatal fires on record in Ontario was 2001 when 119 fire deaths were recorded. So far …
The Killaloe Lions Club made a $1,000 donation to the Killaloe Friendship Club. The Lions raised the funds in partnership with Pembroke Delta Bingo and Gaming, and The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The donated funds will be used for seniors programming in the Killaloe area. Above: representatives from both …
On St. Patrick’s Day this year I was given a copy of an old Toronto Telegram newspaper dated July 1, 1967 – Canada’s Centennial Year. The Weekend Magazine was included, and in it was an article entitled “Who are today’s Canadians?” I was pleasantly surprised to see the above picture …
Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021, so this is a reminder for readers to set your manually-operated clocks forward by one hour at bedtime tonight. If you rely on a laptop, smartphone or tablet for accurate time, ensure that your setting is on …
The Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee released the following update Mar.10: Exciting news! With confirmation that regular weekly shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine will be coming to Renfrew County and District (RCD), the list of those eligible for vaccination will now be expanded to include the next priority …
Internationally renowned baritone Joshua Hopkins is the brother of Nathalie Warmerdam. She was one of the three women murdered by Basil Borutski in what is regarded as one of Canada’s worst episodes of domestic violence. In the five years since the death of his sister, Hopkins has pursued his wish …
Stefani Van Wijk, the third generation of her family to serve as director of Madawaska Kanu Centre talked about celebrating MKC’s 50th anniversary year. Her goal in 2021 is to “honour this amazing legacy – this seed that my grandparents planted, that my mom and dad nourished for so many …
Renfrew County residents now have access to mental health or addictions counselling via a virtual e-Walk-In Counselling Clinic (WICC). The Renfrew County WICC provides children, youth, adults, and families with free, same-day access to single-session therapy by video or phone. The WICC is open every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to …
In 1921, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph arrived in Pembroke and, from there, sent nuns out to various communities to teach children as well as to work in hospitals. As far as Barry’s Bay was concerned, a convent was built across the street from the St. Hedwig’s …
