The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry released the statement below on July 11 2023. For Madawaska Valley residents, this means that small campfires are now allowed but please note that burning permits remain suspended in the municipality. The Restricted Fire Zone previously in place for the entire Fire Region …
Starting on July 10, 2023, members of the public may receive automated text messages from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) through a new engagement tool it has implemented. The OPP has carefully curated a limited list of event types that are eligible for messages to be sent through the tool, …
On Sunday, July 9 The Current reported that police were seeking public assistance to identify an unknown male aged 20-35 who jumped off the Mill Street Bridge in Combermere at approximately 3pm on Saturday July 8 2023 and did not resurface. Late on July 9, Ontario Provincial Police East Region …
The hot days of summer have well and truly arrived. That’s a good reason to forego physical activity and find a cool place to read a good book. Here are some titles I’ve enjoyed which might pique your interest. A Dark Matter by Doug Johnstone If you’re a lover of …
MISSING: Killaloe OPP are seeking public assistance in identifying an unknown male aged 20-35 who jumped off the Mill Street Bridge in Combermere at approximately 3pm on Saturday July 8 2023 and did not resurface. If you have any information that may be of assistance, please contact the Ontario Provincial …
The New Horizons for Seniors Program will begin accepting funding applications for community-based projects on August 1, 2023. The New Horizons for Seniors Program provides federal grants to organizations wanting to help seniors (aged 55 and older) make a difference in the lives of others, and in their communities. Funding …
A multi-day heat warning has been issued for Renfrew County and District, with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 33 degrees Celsius and humidex values of 37 to 42 degrees Celsius. Overnight lows of 17 to 22 degrees Celsius. It is important to take steps to prevent heat-related illness during this …
Submitted by Renfrew County District School Board The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) staff and partners have racked up a slew of awards and honours for outstanding excellence in their fields this June, 2023. Vice Principal Patricia Fraser was awarded the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s WILD Educator of the Year …
Graduates, staff, family members and friends gathered in the cafeteria at Madawaska Valley District High School last Thursday, June 29, to celebrate the achievements of the class of 2023. Above: MVDHS graduates pose in the gymnasium after the ceremony. All photos supplied. Once the 54 students had filed in, running …
Conspiracy Conniptions, Stone Fence Theatre’s newest original musical, is a zany comedy set in a doughnut shop and sung in gospel music style. Audience members even enjoy hand-made doughnuts. The show opens for a 14-show summer and fall run at the Rankin Culture and Community Centre on July 19. Above: …
Submitted by the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Several quilters came up with a unique fundraiser over the winter months, while creating a social club for themselves and the men who joined them. Since September of last year, several women met every Tuesday morning to create a quilt. They decided …
Editor’s note: On June 27 Ontario delivered the rest of its formal response to the 86 recommendations made by the jurors at the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam held at Pembroke in June 2022. The Current plans a more detailed analysis later. The …
Here’s a quick catch-up of some Valley events this weekend and beyond. Fireworks postponed The Total Fire Ban imposed by the Province means that the annual fireworks display run by MV Fire Department staff and volunteers has been postponed. Once the Ban is lifted, the municipality will post a new …
Proactive measures at habitat conservation needed to reverse trend and complement rescue attempts Editor’s Note: The last week of June is traditionally the busiest time of year for turtles’ breeding activities. This piece, special to The Madawaska Valley Current, is by Chris Huggett, Retired Conservation Biologist. My first encounter with a …
Blue-green Algae bloom confirmed at Dempseys Lake in Greater Madawaska The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom on and around the shore of Dempseys Lake. Blue-green algae blooms are a natural seasonal phenomenon that may appear in lakes, rivers, and …
