Last minute purchase pays off

Maybe you’ll get lucky like our Week #3 winner, Priscilla Brown, who bought her Catch the Ace ticket online at the last minute and had her ticket pulled in last Thursday’s draw! Above: Priscilla shows off her last-minute winnings (Photo submitted) Priscilla, originally from Madawaska and now living in Arnprior, …

Board recognizes Madawaska Valley District School employees

During Education Week earlier this month, the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) announced this year’s recipients of the Employee Recognition Awards. Anita Byrnes and Kevin Klawitter from Madawaska Valley District School (MVDS) were among the ten award winners celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the achievement, equity and well-being …

New Court decision reveals final cost of MV’s malicious abuse of power – but you won’t read about it in the Valley Gazette

Editorial A Superior Court Costs Assessment Officer issued a decision on April 9th that concluded The Current’s legal action against MV Township and members of its former Council. He awarded The Current and its owners $23,553.80 as litigation costs for successfully representing themselves in a lawsuit that confirmed they had …

Rockathon returns!

A favourite community tradition is returning this summer, inviting residents to gather, rock, and raise funds in support of local healthcare. Rockathon 2026 brings the community together once again to “rock for a reason” and share in a fun, feel-good day in support of local healthcare. Above: The Rockathon Committee …

Killaloe resident wins Catch The Ace Week 1 prize

After years of buying Catch the Ace tickets in support of the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation, Helene Mandy was excited that her ticket was pulled in the Week 1 draw on April 30. Above: Helene Mandy with her prize. (Photo submitted) Helene of Killaloe purchased her ticket online and chose envelope 34 randomly. Her envelope revealed the King of Spades, earning her …

OPP Bulletins at 29 April 2026

OPP investigate Siberia Road boat theft The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the theft of an aluminum boat and homemade trailer in Madawaska Valley Township.  The boat and trailer were stolen from a property on Siberia Road at approximately 5:00 a.m. …

Construction of affordable homes in Barry’s Bay to begin in 2027

A unique group of partners is creating 78 units of affordable housing here, with construction planned to start in 2027. The Best4Life King’s Landing project includes 36 affordable home ownership opportunities and 42 rental homes on an 18-acre waterfront site on the shore of Lake Kaminiskeg opposite St. Francis Memorial Hospital. …

Lake association celebrates Earth Day with donation to MV Public Library

In honour of Earth Day on April 22, the Carson Trout Lepine & Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG) donated several children’s books to the Madawaska Valley Public Library. Above from left: Natalie Barrington, MVPL CEO, and Annabel Marsh, CTLG Association. (Photo: Yusuf Malek) President/Chair Wendy Wolak says, “As a lake association, …

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