Members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) from the Madawaska Valley family of schools demonstrated their support at an action today in Barry’s Bay. Staff representing Whitney Public School, Sherwood Public School, Killaloe Public School and Palmer Rapids Public School gathered at Zurakowski Park to show solidarity together. …
While The Current spoke to Madawaska Valley schools personnel protesting in Barry’s Bay today, John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke released the following statement: “While parents in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke are frustrated by teacher union escalation every few years, it is unacceptable that union leaders would ramp up strike action and make families across …
Dear Editor, Came across your paper on the internet by accident (now on my bookmarks). Love some of your articles and old photos. I am interested to see more history of the area and residents. Currently, I am trying to put together articles on “Cybulski’s”. Wonder if you would be …
One of the most unique insights into the social history of Renfrew County will be played out this coming weekend in both Pembroke and Barry’s Bay. The Opeongo Readers’ Theatre, a group of literary performers who have been entertaining audiences throughout the area for the past year, will launch a …
Two dozen representatives from community organizations and four local municipalities met on January 16 at the Madawaska Valley Township offices to launch their collaboration planning for Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) in the area. Dr. Meara Sullivan, consultant, is facilitating the process on behalf of the municipalities. Above from left: …
Valley residents can exercise indoors as Walk The Halls program returns (Note new times) At last Tuesday’s Madawaska Valley Council in Committee meeting, Stephanie Plebon, Recreation and Community Development Coordinator, informed informed Council that in partnership with Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living, a Walk The Halls program would begin …
Madawaska Valley Council met as Council in Committee (CiC) on January 14. As previously reported, because the January Council meeting had been cancelled, Council agreed to deal with any time-sensitive issues during the CiC meeting. Road Needs Study The Operations standing committee reviewed the Madawaska Valley Road Needs Study Report …
On Saturday January 18, 2020, at approximately 11:45 a.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a snowmobile on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trail B106E, in the Township of South Algonquin. The driver and lone occupant …
Eric Louis Strack July 15, 1968 ~ January 10, 2020 (age 51) The following obituary appears on the Heubner Funeral Homes website. On January 10, 2020, after a courageous battle, Eric went to be with the Lord. Eric was the loving husband of Kim (Wodtke) and devoted and …
Get ready for some curious local culture and heritage activity at the old Barry’s Bay train station, starting this coming Sunday. The Station Keepers MV, the non-profit corporation set up last year to revitalize the old railroad station in Barry’s Bay, will begin to roll out the first of 31 …
During the dates of January 2 to January 5, 2020 there were There were 44 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were six motor vehicle collisions, four were animal related. There were four domestic disputes and no domestic disputes …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after Canadian counterfeit notes in $50 and $100 denominations were passed at four area businesses in Pembroke and Laurentian Valley on the evening of January 10, 2020. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information regarding this …
Today, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, announced the government’s plan to offer parents up to $60 per day if strike actions close schools or school-based child care centres. “Our aim has always been to reach a negotiated settlement that keeps kids in class, which we have done successfully …
The federal government announced Monday that it wants to hear from the public before it implements proposals to broaden the availability of Medical Aid In Dying (MAID). However, faced with a deadline because of a Quebec Superior court decision released last September, it has imposed a closing date of January …
Twenty-six participants tried Kashubian embroidery at the Opeongo Seniors Centre in Barry’s Bay on January 10. The free workshop was led by tutors Catherine Bloskie, Joyce Lorbetskie and Theresa Prince (above from left, displaying embroidery samples) who are members of the Kashubian Embroidery Club that meets at Wilno Heritage Park …
