Call it good karma or just plain good luck, but the Week #16 Catch the Ace winner now has quite the story to tell! It all started when Richard Shulist was enjoying dinner at the Balmoral with his Wolves Alumni crew. Without any hesitation, Richard footed the bill for the group. Tommy …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Highway 17 in Laurentian Valley Twp. On February 17, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m., OPP responded to a collision that claimed the life of a woman. No one else was …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has officially been in operation for 60 years. A media release distributed earlier this year stated that during the past six decades RCDHU has played an essential role in protecting and promoting the health of our community with services dedicated to preventing disease …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be participating in Snowmobile Safety Week which is part of the OPP’s Provincial Traffic Safety Strategy. The campaign ends Monday, February 19, 2024. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about safe snowmobiling, and to prevent snowmobilers from …
No injuries in collision involving school bus The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a recent collision involving a school bus where one of the drivers has been charged. On February 9,2024, just after 7:00 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger car and …
The Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew seeks your input on what diverse, fun and informative activities will be involved at the Third Annual Culture Connect. This is a general call for volunteers, businesses, organizations, performers, cooks, philanthropists and more who are looking for an exciting opportunity to join …
Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County and Area, Ralliement contre la pollution radioactive and the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility have launched a legal challenge to the recent decision by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to license the construction of a giant radioactive waste mound beside the Ottawa River, 180 km north-west …
At the Council in Committee meeting held on February 6, 2024, it was announced that the legal proceedings commenced by The Current’s owners and their business, MadValley Media, alleging misfeasance in public office and defamation, has been settled. The lawsuit was begun in late 2019 against the Township of Madawaska …
Last month’s Madawaska Valley Gardening Club AGM elected the 2024 board members pictured above: Absent from photo: Sharon Mahussier, Director, and Liz Sidor, Secretary. (Photo submitted) Gardening at -20C Madawaska Valley gardeners are hardy souls and Club member Donna Marie Cybulskie proves it by describing her experience of sowing seeds …
Active living for Valley seniors Monday, Feb.12 1pm-3pm The Killaloe Public Library hosts a workshop from Western University’s Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging. Physiotherapist and Lecturer Steve Di Ciacca will give a virtual presentation, and attendees can meet local volunteer Fitness Instructors. To register call 613-757-3108 or email seniors@crc-renfrewcounty.com …
Here are the latest Weekly Prize Winners in St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch The Ace progressive lottery. Remember, all proceeds support the purchase of essential medical equipment for St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Week #12 Marg Levean of Whitney (above left) purchased her ticket online. She chose envelope number 38 …
The Renfrew County District School Board’s (RCDSB) Board of Trustees is pleased to endorse the recommendation from the School Naming Committee, of the merged JK-12 school in Barry’s Bay, formerly Sherwood Public School and Madawaska Valley District High School, now officially named Madawaska Valley District School. A well-attended, open to the public, …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is sharing reminders about frauds and scams with community residents. Emergency – Is a supposed loved one reaching out to you because they need money immediately and you’re the only one they trust to keep it a secret? Resist the urge to act immediately …
Renfrew Town Council has voted to pass a non-confidence motion against Mayor Tom Sidney, based on the leadership he demonstrated for the Ma-te-Way Expansion Project as former Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee and as Mayor. Above: Mayor Tom Sidney listens to members of Renfrew Town Council discuss his …
OPINION If you go for a walk in the woods today, tomorrow you could be in for a big surprise. Vast forests could be slated for clear-cutting before they even reach maturity. Above: Area clear-cut showing residual regeneration. Photo C. Huggett Going against the age-old forest sustainability principle of “harvesting …
