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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 …
The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation is thrilled to announce our first weekly winner of Round Nine of Catch the Ace! Bernard Potvin of Ottawa took home the prize after consistently playing since online tickets became available. He selected envelope 24, a number with multiple meanings for him. It is …
St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) is proud to announce it has received $2,071,714 Health Infrastructure Renewal Funding (HIRF) from the Province of Ontario. This funding will support critical infrastructure improvements that are essential to the hospital’s long-term service delivery and emergency response capabilities. Above from left: Suzanne Madore, RVH & …
The Ontario government is continuing to protect local health care by investing $4,060,451 IN HIRF and $94,549 in CIRF to upgrade/repair infrastructure at Arnprior Regional Health, Deep River and District Health, Pembroke Regional Hospital Inc, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, MacKay Manor and ConnectWell Community Health in Beachburg. This is part of …
Madawaska Valley Public Library will be closed on Tuesday the 30th of September in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. In addition to wearing orange on Sept.30th to show support, Valley residents …
