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Local NewsA hand-crafted incentive 
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Donators have another great reason to support St. Francis Memorial Hospital in the form of a beautiful handmade quilt. The 218 by 218-centimetre medallion quilt is the work of local quilter Brenda Peplinskie.
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Local NewsBest year yet Posted 3 days ago
Facing federal government funding cuts, the Killaloe and District Public Library’s annual plant and book sale meant even more this year. The sale – which enjoyed its 16th year May 12 – is the main fundraiser for the library’s operations, said librarian Nicole Zummach.
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CommunityStone Fence Theatre celebrates Schoolhouse days in 10th season Posted 3 days ago
Tickets are now on sale for Stone Fence Theatre’s 10th season. This year, the company, which specializes in “putting the Ottawa Valley onstage,” presents an inspiring play that celebrates the one-room schoolhouse era and the teachers who worked so hard to help their students succeed.
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Local NewsPolish PM comes to Wilno Posted 4 days ago
It was a proud moment for local Kashubs Sunday when Polish prime minister – and a Kashub himself – Donald Tusk stopped by Wilno to see the preservation of Kashubian culture in Canada.
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SportsExtreme kayaking Posted 4 days ago
Imagine racing down some whitewater as fast as possible, dropping over a waterfall and carrying on again to try and get to the finish first. For Katrina Van Wijk, this is a pretty regular occurrence.
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Local NewsBosco students show appreciation Posted 4 days ago
St. John Bosco Catholic School students found a special way to say thanks to school contributors through a classy luncheon of gratitude. Organized and hosted by most of the Grade 8 class, the May 11 meal featured homemade soup and sandwiches, fruits and vegetables and salads and desserts.
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Local NewsFamily adventure Posted 4 days ago
The Savatti brothers are facing more than one new challenge as they head into Algonquin Park this week for a 25-day-long trip.
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Local NewsCommunity sale Posted 4 days ago
Putting the community centre to good use, the recreation committee in Palmer Rapids hosted a community yard sale May 12. For $30, vendors got a table in the centre where they could sell their used toys, books and clothes or their wares.
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Local NewsSolution coming soon Posted 4 days ago
Barry’s Bay residents concerned about foul smells at the wastewater treatment facility will soon have a solution to the problem. Members of the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) are currently looking into solutions to get rid of the smell emitted from the bio-solids at the Lakeshore Drive facility.
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Local NewsNew pet policy at Water Tower Lodge Posted 4 days ago
Come August, residents at Water Tower Lodge will no longer be able to keep pets in their room. Residents received a notice in April telling them of the change in pet policy, which also means visitors can no longer bring pets inside the building.
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CommunityMayor's Message: Some clarification Posted 4 days ago
In a recent Letter to the Editor, Gary and Miriam Hedderson voiced their displeasure that it was their understanding, from information they recently read in The Valley Gazette, that council had recently cut the operating budget of the Tourist Information/South of 60 Arts Centre by 30 per cent.
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EditorialsThe nothing-happens-here complex Posted 4 days ago
We’ve all heard this before: “There’s nothing to do here,” or, “There’s nothing going on here.” It’s a notion that many of us have probably thought at some point about the place in which we live.
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My Two CentsCharacter observations Posted 4 days ago
I took a two-day St. John’s Ambulance first aid course last week. The course itself wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. You watch some clips of corny actors pretending to hurt themselves and then more corny actors try to help them.
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Letters To The EditorGreat competitors Posted 5 days ago
Twenty-five local high school students put their talents to the test in Pembroke May 9 during a skills competition at the annual Options career fair.
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Local NewsNew recreation committee for KHR Posted 5 days ago
Editor’s note: Last week’s KHR council story, “Notes from KHR council” was a repeat story from a March meeting. The following is the actual events of the May 1 meeting.
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Local NewsA fresh start for CHCR Radio Posted 5 days ago
Supporters of CHCR Homegrown Community Radio gathered in Killaloe May 12 for not only a fundraising concert, but also an event that reconnected the community after CHCR took a brief hiatus from the airwaves.
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Local NewsArts centre season kicks off Posted 5 days ago
The South of 60 Arts Centre is kicking off its exhibition season with a moving retrospective showcasing the works of Catherine Toth. Anya Blake, centre curator, said the centre is starting with this show for a couple reasons.
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Local NewsCelebrating education Posted 5 days ago
Local students gathered with the peers and members of their communities last week in celebration of education excellence. Through a variety of activities, schools from both the Catholic and public school boards observed Catholic Education Week and Education Week respectively from May 6-11.
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Local NewsLocal school leadership shifts Posted 5 days ago
George Vanier Catholic School will be opening the 2012-13 school year with a new principal at the helm. Marie Finnerty, principal of St. John Bosco in Barry’s Bay, will remain at her post but also assume the principalship at George Vanier in Combermere in a twinned position.
