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Stationkeepers MV is a group composed of more than 100 volunteers who are committed to revitalizing the Barry’s Bay Railway Station and celebrating the unique local heritage and culture it represents. Founding members met recently to celebrate the new station sign. Above from left: Cathy and Bob Corrigan, Theresa Prince, …
A traditional tree lighting ceremony that has been lighting up the night for the past 20 years returned to where it all started: the grounds at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Above: The hospital choir sings Walking in a Winter Wonderland by the Christmas tree located on the grounds of St. …
The Madawaska Valley Friends Of New Canadians group would like to thank all of those who helped support and settle the Alshhadat family into our community. It would not have been possible without the many donations of money as well as the willingness to offer their time and effort. Above: …
The photo above is from a postcard that was mailed from Barry’s Bay on June 11, 1966, by a woman who was camping just outside of Barry’s Bay (probably in the Carson Lake / Trout Lake area) and sent to another woman in Centralia, Ontario. Although this particular postcard was sent …
Submitted by Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club. Finally, some good news for this pandemic winter! Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club is preparing for a busy season with more visitors and season members than ever. Most long-time snowbirds are foregoing their annual escape to warmer destinations this year because of COVID-19 …
Editor’s note: The following letter was recently received from a reader who suggests that the Gypsy Moth is no less destructive to trees than the Coronavirus is to humans. Dear Editor, The summer of 2021 is predicted to go down in Renfrew’s history as one of the worst for the …
Editor’s Note: The Current asked Dr. Jason Malinowski to share his thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on health care in the Valley, and give us any good news that may have come out of this pandemic. Dr. Malinowski (above) is Chief of Staff at St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH), …
The Phoenix Centre for Children & Families shares expert tips to support families through this holiday season during a pandemic. We know that this has been a challenging year and it has taken a toll on the mental health of many families, children and youth. Given the ongoing pandemic, the …
It was an emotional thank you from Melissa Tremback at the official ribbon-cutting for Grandma’s Pantry in Killaloe on Nov.28, as the store’s owner acknowledged the assistance of many community members. She said, “There’s no words to explain the help and the excitement – You guys have kept us so …
Preparations for the festive season were evident in downtown Barry’s Bay on the last Friday in November. Madawaska Valley Operations Department took advantage of milder weather to begin hanging the holiday lights along the main street and Operations Supervisor Mike Phillips said the winter baskets prepared that morning by the …
MV Library entertains the whole family in December The lead-up to the holidays usually includes some Saturday and holiday craft and story times for children at the Madawaska Valley Public Library, but this year the Library staff in Barry’s Bay are going all out to ensure youngsters (and their families) …
Killaloe and Area Lions Club has been serving the local community since 1948, so it’s not surprising to hear that they have been spreading some Holiday Cheer. In partnership with OLG and Delta Bingo and Gaming Pembroke, the Lions recently fundraised to donate towards the cost of the Killaloe Public …
This week didn’t begin in the best of ways. On Monday morning I took Animosh, my happy but overly exuberant St Pyrenees, for a walk in the bush — on the leash as she’s prone to following anything that moves — and this morning was especially exciting because we’d had …
Like most avid readers, I always mention books in my annual letter to Santa. If you want to please a reader on your Christmas list, consider gifting one of these. Or be Santa to yourself and buy one or more to help you through the long winter ahead. (Above, “Santa carrying …
Ottawa Valley Creative Arts is conducting a photography project to honour seniors throughout the Valley. Last month photographer Maureen MacMillan brought her studio equipment to the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 to shoot some residents. Having her portrait taken was fun for Johanna Yandernoll who heard about the project from …
