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Public meeting will discuss new location for Madawaska Valley Food Bank  

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A public meeting later this month will discuss a possible new location for the Madawaska Valley Food Bank.  Madawaska Valley’s Planning Department is hosting the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16...

Killaloe OPP charges two drivers 

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Killaloe OPP have laid criminal charges on two drivers in separate incidents.   On Dec. 21, just before midnight, officers were called to a collision on Silver Lake Road in Bonnechere...

Killaloe OPP issue several arrests in late December

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Killaloe OPP responded to several calls where violence was reported over the holiday period.   A 50 year old from Killaloe Hagarty Richards was arrested on assault charges after police were...

OPP Festive RIDE campaign leads to dozens of arrests

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A regional campaign by police to stop impaired driving led to dozens of arrests over the holiday period.   OPP officers across East Region conducted over 1,500 Festive Reduce Impaired...

Catch Ace Week 9 winner announced, jackpot growing 

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Dorothy Kosinski is the latest Catch the Ace winner.  She won the Week 9 prize in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation lottery and took home $1,170.   But when a...

Stories of Year: Avro Arrow story soars to top of list in 2023 

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A story about the model Avro Arrow airplane in Barry’s Bay soared to the top of our chart in 2023.  The story, which detailed how the model was restored and...

The Year in Photos

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There was no shortage of memorable moments captured by MyBarrysBayNow.com cameras in Madawaska Valley this year.   With 2023 winding down, our team scrolled through photos in the archives of the...

Health units urge people to protect from illnesses over holidays 

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Several Eastern Ontario health units are urging people to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, as we head into the holidays.   A statement issued jointly by six health units, including Renfrew...

Sun will set at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, for winter solstice

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The daylight portion of our days are about to get longer.   Thursday, Dec. 21 will mark the winter solstice, meaning...

Madawaska Valley honours long-time staff members  

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Madawaska Valley honoured some of its longest-serving staff at Wednesday’s council meeting.   Basil Etmanski received an award recognizing 35...

Catch Ace Week 6 winner gets $952 

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St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch the Ace lottery continues to raise money for health care and allow for...

Palmer Lions support local healthcare

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With the holidays approaching, the Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club has given a gift to its community.  The club...

Wolves win in overtime – again  

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Another game, another overtime win for the Madawaska Valley Wolves in Eastern Ontario Senior Hockey League play.   Devin Campbell...

Respiratory illnesses high as holidays approach: Health unit  

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The Renfrew County District Health Unit is urging people to take precautions against respiratory illnesses as the holidays approach.   Medical...

Infrastructure funding will give MV flexibility at budget time 

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A recent cash injection from the province to pay for infrastructure will give Madawaska Valley council some flexibility at...

Madawaska Valley Public Library starting walking club  

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A walk-in crowd is needed for a new walking club.  The Madawaska Valley Public Library is starting a walking club,...
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Taste of the Valley series rolls on in Cobden

Community
Up to 165 vendors are expected on Oct. 17 at Cobden Fairgrounds.

Give some thanks to safe driving this holiday weekend

OPP
Police say Thanksgiving weekends have the second highest number of fatalities among all long weekends in Ontario.

Health unit encourages RSV immunization for infants, high-risk children

Renfrew County District Health Unit
Appointments can be booked at the RCDHU’s online appointment booking page.

‘Tis the season: Health unit encourages residents to get vaccinated 

Renfrew County District Health Unit
COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available starting Oct. 13 for high-risk and priority populations.

Schreader ‘humbled and honoured’ to receive special dedication

Renfrew County District School Board
The connecting corridor between a new daycare and the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is named the Bob Schreader Link.
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