The Current’s publishers and contributors wish our readers a very happy holiday season, with our very best wishes for health and good fortune in 2023. We also take this opportunity to thank all our loyal readers far and near for your support during the five years The Current has existed. Your comments, …
When you know someone actually cares about their job, I mean really cares, it makes all the difference. It’s been nearly six years since I was hired as a Librarian Assistant at the Madawaska Valley Public Library. I’m a little embarrassed to say that despite being 46 years old, it …
The official winter season starts on December 21st, 2022, and with this come outdoor activities to enjoy on the ice. The Killaloe OPP wants everyone to be safe with friends and loved ones while enjoying these outdoor adventures and is sharing these important TIPS to think about before venturing on …
Renfrew County Real Estate Board provided the following statistics for November 2022: The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Renfrew County Real Estate Board totaled 84 units in November 2022. This was a sharp decrease of 39.1 percent from November 2021. Home sales were 30.8 percent …
The holiday season brings out the giving spirit in Valley residents, and community partners dig deep to help those less fortunate. This year the Madawaska Valley Food Bank needs your help to reach its goal of $35,000 by year end and on Friday, December 9 106.5 Moose FM will air …
Organizers of the 39th Annual Joe Murray Memorial Golf Tournament shared the joy this holiday season by donating the proceeds of the event to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Tree of Lights Campaign. The tournament was once again held at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge this past September. Funds from …
Letter to the Editor: Our planet has big problems with how humans have contaminated its environment. The biggest problem is the coating around Earth has been weakened by all the carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and other greenhouse gasses that have entered the atmosphere over the past couple centuries. Above …
Santa usually hopes for snow when he and his reindeers join the annual Madawaska Valley Lions Club parade through Barry’s Bay, but this year he had to be satisfied with a rainstorm instead. Lions Club Secretary Bill Schroeder praised the hundreds of residents who braved the elements to greet Santa. …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit released the following on Dec.1: As we enter the holiday season, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) reminds residents of the importance of food safety. Reduce your risk of foodborne illness (“food poisoning”) by taking precautions when preparing, cooking, and storing food. Foodborne …
Members of the Renfrew County Crime Unit, of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have charged one person after an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault. In October 2022, OPP began an investigation into a report of a historical sexual assault that occurred in Renfrew County. As a result, police …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind community members to be aware of the following scams especially during the holidays. Over the last few weeks, police have investigated several gift card scams, offers involving bank loans and credit line scams and emergency gift card …
Domestic incidents result in charges Police have laid several criminal domestic charges after responding to multiple domestic incidents over the last week. On November 23, 2022, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to breach of conditions call for service at a residence in the …
The Madawaska Valley Council is about to consider whether to offer new contracts to its two current Integrity Commissioners, Guy Giorno, and Expertise for Municipalities (E4m). Their current four-year terms end on December 15 which will require CAO Sue Klatt to prepare a report to Council with her recommendations. Above: …
Editor’s Note: For the fifth consecutive year, The Current is pleased to offer this list of books for Christmas reviewed by Doreen Yakabuski. At this time of year, I seem to do a lot of writing: Christmas cards, a Christmas shopping list, menus for holiday get-togethers, and that very important letter …
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating incidents of fraud targeting seniors. Renfrew OPP were informed that on November 18, 2022, an elderly couple from Burnstown, received a call from a male stating that he worked for the Ontario Electric Support Program (OESP). The male claimed …
