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Community comes through again for local healthcare

Danielle Paul October 17, 2020 October 17, 2020

St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) and local healthcare partners had double reasons for celebration before Thanksgiving as two significant donations were presented to them. In both cases, local retailers were as amazed as SFVH to see the extent to which members of the public have contributed during what nobody …

Farmers Markets close the season

Danielle Paul October 14, 2020 October 14, 2020

Thanksgiving Weekend marked the end of the 2020 Farmers’ Markets season. Vendors at both the Barry’s Bay Market on Friday and the Killaloe Market on Saturday told us about their year so far. In Killaloe, Tiffany and Dan Klatt of Datsa Tasty Street Eats were cooking up a storm for …

Some Valley trades condemned for rudeness

Roger Paul October 11, 2020 October 12, 2020

A number of local residents have recently used social media to criticize trades for not returning calls, not keeping appointments, and generally showing disdain toward potential customers. Real estate broker Pat Scott started the ball rolling on October 9th when she posted, “I find it extremely frustrating that our local …

Your input needed for Community Safety and Well-Being plan

Submitted October 11, 2020 October 11, 2020

Message from the Publisher: As a member of the CSWB advisory group in my capacity as a Director of the Renfrew County Legal Clinic, I have received the following release from Dr. Meara Sullivan who is coordinating this worthwhile project. I urge residents to complete the survey so that we …

Mental imprisonment

Brenda Strack October 10, 2020 October 10, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be imprisoned, physically detained? Most of us haven’t. We have never given any thought to it simply because it doesn’t have any direct influence on us. We are accustomed to, and embrace, freedom as a limitless commodity, taking for granted …

Killaloe plans parade despite pandemic

The Current October 8, 2020 October 8, 2020

When kids ask, “But why can’t we?” their parents’ response this year is usually, “Because … COVID.” That wasn’t good enough for Chris Neff, Community Development Coordinator for the Township of Killaloe Hagarty Richards (KHR). Neff was determined that kids in Killaloe would not miss out on a parade this …

Stationkeepers MV Launches $500 Local Story-teller Contest

Submitted October 5, 2020 October 5, 2020

If grandma or grandpa knows an interesting story about the good old days of anyone who lived within 50 kilometers of Barry’s Bay during the past century, it could be worth hundreds of dollars to some lucky grand-niece or nephew still in school. “We’ve had an amazing time this …

Mini gun show at MV Fish and Game Clubhouse

The Current October 2, 2020 October 2, 2020

The Madawaska Valley Fish & Game Club held a mini gun show on Sept. 12 at the clubhouse in Quadeville. Club spokesman John Rutledge explained that due to COVID restrictions, the annual show at the Barry’s Bay arena could not take place. The club’s monthly dinners have met the same …

Yakabuski pays tribute to Renfrew County Fiddlers

Submitted September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020

John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, said it is the “end of an era.” He referred to the announcement by The Renfrew County Fiddlers that their performance on Sunday, Sept. 23 was the swan song for the popular musicians, who have entertained thousands of people across the Valley for 42 years. …

Thank heavens for the Blue Jays!

Roger Paul September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020

For pandemic prisoners who are sports fans and who have been hoping for extended distractions from not just COVID but the horror show that is happening south of our border, there has been very little to cheer about. The Leafs exited the Stanley Cup playoffs at the first opportunity, as …

Fall colours in the Valley

Sharon Gardiner September 22, 2020 October 25, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is for all you leaf-peepers who are cottagers, seasonal residents or otherwise unable to get out and enjoy our magnificent fall colours this year. Wilno photographer Sharon Gardiner has agreed to share some of her photos of Valley back roads and views so you can watch — from wherever you are — as the colours progress through the coming weeks. The Current will update this regularly so you’ll see Sharon’s latest picture at the top, and her older ones below. Enjoy …

Above: Water Tower Park, Barry’s Bay, Oct.11

Mount Madawaska, Oct.8

Palmer Rapids, Oct.3

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Biernacki Mountain Road, Sept.29

Trout Lake, Sept.28

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Homestead at Wolf Ridge, Killaloe, Sept.26

Deacon Bridge, Sept.26

Crooked Slide Park, Sept.22

Siberia Road, Sept.22

Wilno Heritage Park, Sept.22

Rozek-Road-khr-sept.20 — *Colours just beginning – Long Lake, Sept.20*

asters-rozek-rd-sept.20 — *Nothing says “Fall” like asters beside the road – Rozek Road, Sept.20*

All photos Sharon Gardiner

Barry’s Bay Legion pancake breakfast unaffected by new restrictions

The Current September 19, 2020 September 19, 2020

Valley people looking forward to tomorrow morning’s monthly Pancake Breakfast at the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406, 250 John Street in Barry’s Bay will be pleased to know that today’s restrictions from the Province on size of gatherings applies only to private, unmonitored events. Legion President Heather Poliquin advises this …

Old timers: they just know

Gil Glofcheskie September 13, 2020 September 13, 2020

The drive from the city to Barry’s Bay had me thinking of big lake trout; the miles seemed to slip by unnoticed. Arriving in town I felt that I was home. Local lads have a saying: you can take the boy out of the Bay but you cannot take the …

Heritage Photo: 1907 Whitney Champs baseball team

Bob Corrigan September 12, 2020 September 12, 2020

Sometimes in local history the best you can do is a near miss. I missed out on buying this postcard, but I managed to get a photo of it. I wonder if anyone can identify these Whitney baseball players and managers from 1907. There are two postmarks on the back …

SFMH announces $11 million expansion

Danielle Paul September 9, 2020 September 9, 2020

In a presentation held both online and in person at an outdoor marquee at St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) on September 8, 2020 details were unveiled of a major transformation of SFMH’s Emergency Department. The province’s approval and authorization to proceed with the project was announced by MPP John Yakabuski …