It started over two years ago, just before the Covid pandemic hit, at a Trivia Night fund-raiser put on by the Madawaska Valley Library. A local musician, Ken Ramsden, challenged the teams in attendance to come up with an original song lyric about surviving another winter in the Madawaska Valley. …
Dr. David Cameron, Regional Supervising Coroner for Inquests, announced today that a date has been scheduled for the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam. Ms. Culleton, 66; Ms. Kuzyk, 36; and Ms. Warmerdam, 48, were killed on September 22, 2015, in the Renfrew County …
The Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 offers activities for all this summer. From weekly card games and bingo, to monthly meals such as the family-friendly Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month or the Friday night Fish & Chip Dinner, the Legion welcomes everyone in the …
Valley voters and business owners have access to a Virtual Online Debate for all provincial election candidates on Thursday, May 19 from 12pm to 1:30 pm; and to an in-person Meet & Greet at the Clarion Hotel, 900 Pembroke St.East, Pembroke, between 5pm and 7 pm. Thanks to organizer of …
Valley artisan co-operative Bluebird Collective is ready for summer and celebrates their grand opening with a fashion show on Bay Day. Bluebird Collective was formed late last year when founder Sigrid Geddes of Sigrid’s Naturals, then aided by Amber Flokstra Radema, decided to showcase the work of other Valley artists …
Stationkeepers MV distributed the following media release: The Stationkeepers MV will be out in force this coming long weekend promoting a new children’s playground structure that the group plans on building for the Water Tower Park. The non-profit group will also be at the old Barry’s Bay Railroad Station on …
The following media release was distributed by the Ontario Provincial Police on May 16: Police Week is an annual recognition week that focuses on acknowledging police services and increasing community awareness around policing. (ORILLIA, ON) – Are you passionate about making a difference and helping build safer communities within Ontario? During this …
Ward 1 incumbent Councillor John Henry Rutledge has put his name forward to run for Council in this fall’s municipal election. (Shown above at Feb.2022 Council meeting. Photo YouTube) Rutledge is the only candidate declared as certified by Deputy Clerk Virginia Phanenhour as of May 10 on the Township website. …
Thank you to Lois Yantha of Barry’s Bay for sharing these materials from the original Gun Mountain Lodge “back in the day.” Current contributor Gil Glofcheskie remembers Gun Mountain Lodge well. He was in a unique position to earn some cash during his school years and recalls, “My Dad was …
36th Madawaska Valley Artisan Festival The Madawaska Valley Artisan Festival returns on Saturday July 9 from 10 am to 5 pm at Railway Station Park in Barry’s Bay. Applications from makers will be accepted until June 3. For more information on the festival or to apply, contact Hannah Gutoskie, MV …
In response to the Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Liberal Riding Association nominating their candidate for the upcoming provincial election later today, Kurt Stoll shares: “The NDP are in the best position of any party to challenge the Conservatives in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. In the most recent provincial and federal elections, the NDP have come in …
Over the May 7-8 weekend, local Liberals across Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke nominated Oliver Jacob, McNab/Braeside Councillor and young community champion, as their Ontario Liberal candidate for the June 2nd, 2022 provincial election. “Over the last two years, Canadians have learned just how much we can accomplish when we work together to support …
Voter information – highlights Vote by mail registration deadline is 6 pm on May 27. Voter registration cards are in the mail. Advance in-person voting: May 19 to May 27 from 10 am to 8 pm at Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford Street, Barry’s Bay. (Accessible location) Click HERE to …
Dear Editor: Looking forward to the 2032 economy, I’d be interested to hear from municipal candidates about their dreams for the Madawaska Valley. For example, my vision would include news media reports dated August 4, 2032 (that’s a Wednesday) that looked as follows: Picture: Blue waters and treed shoreline of a lake with kids …
On May 4 Madawaska Valley Fire Department (MVFD) responded to a call about an unattended fire just off Old Barry’s Bay Road. Arriving at the scene, MVFD personnel could smell plastic burning and noticed blue smoke through the trees. An open air fire was discovered at 1:20 pm with no …
