Submitted by Madawaska Valley Public Library Board of Trustees There is a reason the Madawaska Valley Public Library is the envy of people in other areas. That reason is our CEO Head Librarian Karen Filipkowski. Karen has made the Library a second home to residents and visitors of MV and …
Multiples charges laid against BLR resident The Killaloe OPP Detachment has laid several criminal charges in relation to a recent weapons call. On November 2, 2022, just before 5:30 p.m. police responded to a weapons call for service on Schutt Road, in the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan. As …
Submitted by Combermere resident Chad Beckwith Smith On Friday, Nov.4 at 9:58 a.m. looking south over Combermere from Blackfish Bay, I photographed this unusual circular pattern in the sky. My neighbour also witnessed this display, and I wonder how many other Valley residents did too. (Photo Chad Beckwith Smith) Although …
Opinion What would Hockey Canada, the Ottawa Police Servoce, and the Catholic Church have in common? Lately, these three entities have been in the news due to issues related to a problematic internal culture, leadership and governance structures, and a reluctance to change. In the last week of October, we …
A reader has submitted for publication the following letter that she sent this week to Stephen Lecce, Minister for Education; Premier Doug Ford; and John Yakabuski MPP Attention to all of you named above: I am writing to express my objection and concern re the province’s move to legislate school …
Author Suzanne Evans will discuss her book, The Taste of Longing: Ethel Mulvany’s Starving Prisoners of War Cookbook, at the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406, 250 John Street, Barry’s Bay on Saturday, Nov.5 at 2pm. The event has been organized by the Madawaska Valley Public Library and is …
The following announcement was released by the Madawaska Valley Public Library Board: The Madawaska Valley Public Library Board is pleased to announce that Natalie Barrington has been hired to the position of CEO / Secretary Treasurer with a starting date of November 21st to replace retiring CEO, Karen Filipkowski. Above …
Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit: The Board of Health for Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing that Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health (MOH), will not be renewing his contract at the end of this year (December 31, 2022). The Board of …
Whatever your age or interest, The Current tells you where there’s fun to be had this Hallowe’en weekend in and around the Madawaska Valley. While you enjoy the festivities, keep in mind that residents of five neighbouring municipalities — Bonnechere Valley, Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan, Killaloe Hagarty Richards, Madawaska Valley and …
With Halloween only days away, the Central Region Ontario Provincial Police want to share a few tips and tricks to make this Halloween a safe and happy evening for everyone. For parents and guardians: Costume visibility is key. Avoid dark coloured costumes if possible. If this isn’t an option, then …
Madawaska Valley has circulated the unofficial results of yesterday’s municipal election. Based on those figures, the clear winner for Mayor is Mark Willmer with a healthy lead over Roger Prince. MV Council will include Mary Blank, Shelley Maika, Joseph Olsheski and David Shulist. The new English Catholic School Board Trustee …
BLR Township has posted the Unofficial Results of the Oct.24 municipal election. Next term’s Council will include Valerie Jahn as Mayor, Ward 1 Councillors Kevin Quade and Iris Kauffeldt, and Ward 2 Councillors Sheldon Keller and Wayne Banks. When the Township certifies the results in the next few days, The …
Police are warning residents to be on their guard due to a recent local phishing scam. On October 20, 2022, police responded to a fraud call from a local pharmacy in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Pharmacy staff reported that they had received several calls from concerned community residents, who …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. The Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons exceeded their goal to sell 5,000 cookies during this year’s Smile Cookie Week from Sept. 19 to 25. In fact, a total of 6,794 cookies were sold, resulting in a $6,794 donation to St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation …
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch the Ace is officially back, and the first winner has picked up the very first cheque of lottery 6! Congratulations to Joe Fisher of Madawaska, who won the weekly prize of $556.00! Above. Photo submitted. He purchased the ticket at the Barry’s Bay MacEwens. …
