Dear Editor, Subject: Safety First! In the interest of safety, we ask local government officials to place signs on both sides of the Combermere bridge that say something like swimmers only, and for the other side of the bridge, it would say boats only. People have been …
Only a short wait now until hockey fans can watch this year’s NHL playoffs. Meanwhile, to whet your appetite, here’s a local newspaper clipping that involves many well-known Whitney names. The Whitney Red Devils won the Madawaska Valley Hockey championship in 1959 by defeating Barry’s Bay four games to three. …
Adult learning available in Barry’s Bay For adults over the age of 19 who want to upgrade their skills, become familiar with digital technology or get ready for college or the workplace, the Training & Learning Centre is now open in Barry’s Bay at the Natural Health Centre on 43 …
Madawaska Valley Food Bank held its first session at 8 Martin Street, Barry’s Bay on July 12. Car access by Food Bank clients was complicated by the weekly delivery to the back of the LCBO located across from the Food Bank. In order to alleviate traffic and to avoid blocking …
Renfrew County and District School Board (RCDSB) has provided an online survey so parents can provide feedback on plans for their children’s return to school this fall. The RCDSB website says this is “in the spirit of better understanding the needs of our parents/guardians so that we can continue to …
The newly-formed Barry’s Bay Horseshoe League was a winner on July 25 at their first ever tournament held at the horseshoe pits located at the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406. Not only did the competitors have a great morning’s play followed by a barbecue lunch provided by Legion …
A media release from Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) warns Valley residents of extreme heat beginning Saturday July 25 and continuing through Monday July 27. RCDHU says an extreme heat warning has been issued for Renfrew County and District, with Saturday temperatures expected to range from 30°C – …
Covid-19 has put a lot of people out of work and left them and their families without enough to eat. Help is available, but some people aren’t coming forward for help. Some people who need help simply don’t know it is available. Others may feel overwhelmed or are reticent to …
Visitors to the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 may have noticed a new sculpture permanently mounted beside the Cenotaph. The metal silhouette was donated by Mrs. Theresa Bryant of Bracebridge, Ontario in memory of veterans Anthony Puchalski and his son-in-law, Joseph Voldock. Above: “There But Not There” photo Heather Poliquin …
The Madawaska Valley Public Library is pleased to announce that we will be re-opening on Wednesday, July 29th. Our regular hours have been adjusted to meet quarantine protocols for books and other library materials as mandated by Ontario’s Stage 3 Opening Plans for libraries. As of July 29th and until …
Madawaska Valley CAO/Clerk authorized to solemnize marriages Residents looking for an officiant for a civil marriage ceremony in the Valley need look no further than the municipal offices in Barry’s Bay. At the MV Council meeting of July 7, Council passed a By-Law authorizing the Township CAO/Clerk Suzanne Klatt to …
A young family who spent the afternoon of July 2 at the public beach on Kamaniskeg Lake are grateful that they — and others who attempted to help them — escaped harm after an innocent ride on an inflatable drifted into dangerous territory. Above clockwise from front left: the Graham family, …
On July 7 Madawaska Valley Council approved the application by Combermere Lodge Limited (CLL) to rezone the Chippawa Shores property from Tourist Commercial to Residential to permit a 44-lot residential plan of subdivision. The condominium development which CLL first presented to MV Council in March 2018 has been subjected to …
As much of Ontario embraces Stage 3 reopening today, and as we have again become accustomed to certain personal services (beauty salons, barber shops, tattoo parlours) during Stage 2, it seems appropriate to share this cow comic with you, courtesy of cartoonist Reynolds. Enjoy! Image: Reynolds on cartoonstock
Last month’s real estate residential sales set an all-time record according to recently-released figures for June 2020 from Renfrew County Real Estate Board (RCREB). One metric in particular stands out: Residential sales activity recorded in Renfrew County totaled 305 units in June 2020. This was an increase of 28.2% from …
