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Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has released its Annual Report 2018 which provides a summary of activities, achievements and information about the work RCDHU has undertaken over the course of the 2018 year. The report includes information about programs and services, as well as the planning and advocacy …
Minister Yakabuski recalls Barry’s Bay Station history At the Station Keepers’ 125th Anniversary celebration yesterday, MPP John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, entertained the crowd with a personal story about Station history. (photo above) “One of my proudest moments took place probably just over there beside the tracks [pointing]. …
It was a day for fun, music and many memories as Valley folk and visitors gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Barry’s Bay Railway Station on September 28. Attendees were reminded of its importance, not just locally but globally. Station Keeper President Joanne Olsen said in her welcoming …
Tasha Rankin doesn’t always have a lot to say, but that hardly matters. She seems to leave a mark wherever she goes. Locally, Tasha already has quite the following. She is a popular student at St. John Bosco School in Barry’s Bay, and has turned heads with her amazing abilities …
The Alice May was christened in a ceremonial ‘launch’ at Shaw Woods on September 27, 2019 during National Forest Week by Bonnie Eldridge, Tom Pender and John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. The boat has come to rest in a forest because she is a replica of an …
The above photo of Vincent Borutski appeared on Page 10 of The Eganville Leader on December 13, 1972. Here is The Leader’s accompanying report on his 26 year career at the Wilno Post Office: “The worst thing was when the mail used to come on the bus,” remarked Vincent Borutski, …
Hordes of visitors invade the Valley each fall to enjoy nature’s beauty. Mobile phones capture the autumn colours and some people imagine what it must be like to be an artist inspired by wilderness views. These thoughts often lead to Canada’s famous Group of Seven landscape painters of the last …
Twenty years of twisting is a long time for any career and Barry’s Bay balloon artist, Terry Newcombe, has decided to retire. He told The Current he wants to train his replacement so that Valley kids of all ages will not lose out at future events when they can’t find …
The Barry’s Bay Dental Hygiene Clinic will be holding the annual mouthguard clinic on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. It is the one day a year that a custom made mouthguard is available at cost to anyone in the Madawaska Valley and surrounding area. No appointments …
A new way to experience the outdoors – yeah, right! How often have you heard a promise like that, but been disappointed? Well The Current is here to tell you that this time it’s not only true, but so is the title of this article – taken from the tagline …
The Station Keepers are at it again. The volunteer group aimed at preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Old Barry’s Bay Railway Station are putting the finishing touches on a big blow-out celebration set to begin at noon on Saturday, September 28th. “It’s remarkable when you come to …
You’re still in time to sign up for the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research on September 14 at Lakeshore Park in Barry’s Bay. Race organizer Colette Mantifel said the weather forecast is good and she hopes people will come out to walk or run instead of sitting inside …
Submitted by Stacie Pecarski aka Brown Owl. The guiding year starts in late September (details below) and this is an example of the kinds of activities girls can participate in. Thirty-four girls aged 5 to 17 from the Valley experienced camping in the Serengeti Bush Camp at the Toronto Zoo …
How do you like your coffee? With art, please, is the answer at the Madawaska Coffee café in Barry’s Bay. The latest local artists to be featured at the main street coffee shop are Jody McKone and Amy Doole. Work by both women is displayed until the end of September. …
The Madonna House community celebrated the 50th Anniversary of St. Raphael’s Craft Centre at this year’s Heritage Fest on Labour Day weekend. Visitors were treated to demonstrations and displays of arts and crafts, and children had the opportunity to try new things under expert guidance of community members. Elsewhere on …
