Local teen author-illustrator Tasha Rankin, a student at Madawaska Valley District High School, brings the latest of her books to a brand new Story Walk at Madawaska Valley Public Library (MVPL) on August 18. CEO Karen Filipkowski said she was thrilled when Tasha suggested MVPL could use her new tale, …
Two youths hospitalized after single ATV collision A single vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) resulted in two youths being transported to hospital. On August 3, 2022, just before 12:30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle ATV collision …
Valley voters have now heard about election plans from the incumbent mayors in neighbouring townships MV and BLR – both of them will not be seeking re-election as mayor. MV Mayor Kim Love (above right) confirmed her decision not to stand as a mayoral candidate at the Council in Committee …
“Come to the church in the wildwood…” The strains of that sweet old hymn will rise again from the Rockingham Church on Sunday, August 7, at 2:00 p.m. when the Friends of the Rockingham Church will hold their annual celebration for the first time since 2019. The event will mark …
Roger Prince, Barry’s Bay native, announced his candidacy for Madawaska Valley Mayor on Thursday, July 28. Prince’s LinkedIn profile reveals a lengthy career that took him from sales to a consulting role to mentor and coach at the executive level for national and international businesses. He provided The Current with …
On June 9 we reported that Madawaska Valley Township failed in its attempt to have the Ontario Court of Appeal reverse a lower Court Decision not to make a gag order against The Current. The Court of Appeal has now rubbed salt into the Township’s wounds by awarding The Current …
The field continues to widen in Madawaska Valley for this fall’s municipal and school board elections. As of 11:25 this morning, July 28, the contenders for the four MV Councillor posts now include Andrey Kaminski, who ran in 2018 for Council initially and then made a last-minute switch to a …
The following release was circulated at 3:15 p.m. on July 27: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting an active COVID-19 outbreak at Valley Manor Long Term Care facility in Barry’s Bay. The outbreak has resulted in numerous staff and resident infections and RCDHU is currently investigating three …
Friends and family members of the late Lorna Hudder gathered to give back to local healthcare recently. A total of $2,806.70 was raised at the first annual Lorna Hudder Memorial Golf Tournament that took place on July 9 at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge. Tournament organizer Pat Pilgrim said Lorna …
Since publication of our article on July 18, one of the incumbent Councillors has withdrawn his nomination and has instead declared himself as a mayoral candidate. Councillor Mark Willmer announced his decision on July 22. The Current spoke to Willmer on July 25 and asked him what had caused him …
Predawn break-in at Madawaska Valley cottage An investigation into an early morning cottage break and enter is underway. On July 23, 2022, shortly before 3:00 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter call for service at a cottage on …
MV voters can look forward to hotly-contested municipal elections this fall. With still over a month left before the nominations deadline, eight candidates have already put their names forward as prospective members of Council. The candidates include the four incumbent Councillors: Carl Bromwich, Ernie Peplinski, David Shulist and Mark Willmer. …
Mountain top clearing in Killaloe feared by Madawaska Highland residents Note: This opinion piece was submitted for publication by Christopher Huggett, (Former) Independent Forest Research Associate and Auditor, Temagami District, Ontario now resident in Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards. The Wilno Hills, like the rest of the Madawaska Valley, is no stranger to logging. On …
Killaloe OPP Arrest and charges follow Barry’s Bay break and enter last fall An arrest has been made and charges laid after a police investigation into a break and enter that occurred in October 2021. On October 23, 2021, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit released the following on July 12: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is monitoring signals for viral COVID-19 particles in Pembroke and Petawawa wastewater. While recent signals are relatively stable, COVID-19 particles are still being detected in local wastewater. This data compliments other …
