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Valley ghosts, ghouls and goblins (plus a few Superheroes!) were out at last Saturday’s Halloween Hunt in Barry’s Bay. Madawaska Valley Public Library CEO Natalie Barrington gave The Current some of the highlights. She said the Library handed out 160 treat bags – plus 230 of the hunters who headed …
A group of community volunteers has launched a new non-profit corporation dedicated to creating affordable housing in the Ottawa Valley. Already, it has at least five projects in various stages of development and planning since its launch in June and is looking for donated properties and more opportunities for development. Above: …
Thank you to the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their generous donation of $10,000 to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a mammography machine at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, which will cost over $400,000 to replace. The new machine will bring 3D …
This weekend promises a host of exciting events for Valley residents. Halloween Hunt Reminder for all monsters, ghouls and treasure hunters – annual Halloween Hunt takes place in downtown Barry’s Bay tomorrow between 10am and 3pm. Scavenger sheets are available at the Madawaska Valley Public Library OR at Northern Credit …
October is Canadian Library month and Ontario Public Library Week is from Oct.19 – 25. Madawaska Valley Public Library CEO Natalie Barrington took this opportunity to review many Library events and services with The Current. She began, “All month long, Library visitors can enter their name in a draw for …
Congratulations to our Week 5 Catch the Ace weekly winner, Andrew Kutchkoskie of Barry’s Bay! Andrew is the first member of his family of six consistent Catch the Ace players to win the weekly prize. He chose Envelope #5 at random, but as luck would have it, it was the number of his winning …
For the first time in over 30 years, a newly crafted, traditional birch bark canoe touched the waters of Golden Lake. The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Guardian’s Program, known in the Algonquin language as Neyagada Wabàndàngakì – Caretakers of the land, began crafting the canoe in the spring of …
Congratulations to Melissa Craftchick of Barry’s Bay, who has won the Catch the Ace weekly prize for the second time! Above (Photo submitted). For this most recent Week 4 win of Catch the Ace Round 9, Melissa chose Envelope #17 because the draw coincided with the school’s Partridge Run, where her daughter wore jersey …
I’m currently in Cape Breton for a gathering to inter the ashes of some beloved family members. Along the route to get here, the ongoing drought in Eastern Canada was very apparent. The vegetation was faded and dry. There were big electronic banners across the Trans-Canada Highway through Nova Scotia …
Happy Thanksgiving to you and every member of your household from everyone here at The Current. It’s been a while since we published any Bite-sized News articles, as the past few months have been all about travel, taking it easier, spending time with family. Having recharged our batteries, we’re back …
You can count on Madawaska Valley Public Library to offer a variety of activities and services suitable for all ages – and this fall is no exception. As noted above, October is Canada’s month to celebrate Public Libraries and MV Public Library offers a draw for a gift card all …
Members from Stone Fence Theatre visited with the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) to donate $2,087.50 to St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) for equipment needs. The proceeds were raised through a special gala performance in Barry’s Bay of High Times at the Heart Institute. Cumulatively, Stone Fence Theatre has …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is launching its Fall Vaccine Program, offering COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization clinics. RCDHU clinics for higher-risk and priority groups begin on October 7th, and COVID-19 and flu vaccinations become available for everyone on October 27th. “I strongly encourage everyone …
Today and tomorrow Oct.4-5 mark the days of the Fall 2025 Madawaska Valley Studio Tour. If you missed out on the Summer Tour, here’s your chance to enjoy the fall weather, visit the studios of local artists and artisans, and perhaps even get a head start on your holiday shopping. …
Madawaska United Soccer Club invites players aged 13 to 100 to join in with Futsal. The season began with 46 players on September 11 2025. (See above. Photo Tony Casta) Play continues throughout the winter each Thursday from 7-9pm at the Madawaska Valley District School gym. Even if you missed …
