Artisan Festival turns 35

The Madawaska Valley Artisan Festival celebrated its 35th birthday on July 13 at Railway Station Park in Barry’s Bay. Railway Station visitor centre staff handed out birthday cupcakes to artisans and visitors. Musicians performed for several hours over the lunch period. The hot and sunny weather meant that a playful …

Wilno Rink official opening

The ribbon was finally cut to officially open the Wilno Rink on July 12. The Wilno Recreation Committee (WRC), along with municipal representatives from both Madawaska Valley and Killaloe Hagarty Richards, celebrated the occasion with special guests Jeff Burchat of J. Burchat Construction, Ontario Trillium East Region grant reviewer Ray …

Extreme heat warning from Renfrew County District Health Unit

A media release received today from the County’s Communications and Emergency Preparedness Co-ordinator, Melissa Botz, says an extreme heat event has been issued for Renfrew County and District. It is important to take steps to prevent heat-related illness during this heat event. Extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat related …

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