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Link Crew gets to work welcoming a new pack of Wolves  Share Photos 
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BY RYAN PAULSEN Staff Reporter Although the days of brutal and humiliating frosh weeks are now mercifully behind us, the transition from the top of the elementary school pecking order to the lowly ranks of "minor niners" is still a scary one for many students. [more]
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Conway makes it officialShare Photos 
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BY RYAN PAULSEN Staff Reporter Voters in this fall's municipal elections will see yet another familiar name on their list of hopeful councillors vying for another term at the helm of Madawaska Valley Township. [more]
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Heritage Fest makes a present of the pastShare Photos 
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BY RYAN PAULSEN Staff Reporter Whether you're a lifelong resident of the Madawaska Valley or a visitor from across the province, country or globe, Madonna House's Heritage Fest had something special to offer you last weekend, Sept. [more]
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One man's trash..Share Photos 
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BY RYAN PAULSEN Staff Reporter To some people, "art" can only refer to the works great masters of the renaissance, impressionist and realist eras. If this sounds like you, you might want to avoid the South of 60 Gallery's latest installation. [more]
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Hospital Foundation hits the greenShare Photos 
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BY RYAN PAULSEN Staff Reporter While rain pelted the landscape on both sides, the golfers at The Homestead at Wolf Ridge had to tolerate nothing more than a few minors spits as they participated in this year's annual golf tournament hosted by, and for the benefit of, the St. [more]
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Golden Lake artist looks back to ancient techniqueShare Photos 
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BY TONY PEARSON Special to This Week "Mandala" (also "Mandela") is an ancient Sanskrit word for "sacred circle." Local artist Jane Snedden Peever, a Golden Lake resident, hopes it can be used for a variety of developmental purposes by community groups. [more]
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Camp Auntie Brenda is back in sessionShare Photos 
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BY BRENDA MISSEN Readers may remember "Camp Auntie Brenda" from last summer, when Brenda Missen entertained nephew Gavin for a week of fun outdoor activities in the Valley, took niece Julia on her first canoe trip, and then held a special canine session for her dog, Maddy, and a pal. [more]
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Killaloe OPP consider long gun registry 'a useful tool'Share 
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BY RYAN PAULSEN Staff Reporter To some, Canada's long gun registry, contained within the highly controversial Bill C-68, is an expensive, invasive and wholly unnecessary inconvenience at best and a downright assault on person rights at worst. [more]
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A deliciously good causeShare Photos 
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BY RYAN PAULSEN Staff Reporter After weeks of planning, and one very early morning for some, Holy Canadian Martyrs Parish in Combermere held its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, Sept. [more]
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American and Canadian Kashubs meet in the ValleyShare Photos 
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By David Shulist Exploring one's heritage has become very popular today. People are becoming more interested in connecting with their cultural roots, visiting the homeland of their ancestors, and connecting with other cultural communities around the world. [more]
■ Features / Editorials
If it's broke, why not fix it?Share 
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If there's one "rural Canadians" stereotype that has proven time and time again to have a strong reflection of truth to it, it's their resilience and resourcefulness. My father in law is a prime example. [more]
■ Features / David Coombs
Will I ever learn?Share 
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If you happen to see me in town this week, please do not be alarmed. I admit I am not sailing with a full jib. Indeed I may shuffle, appear stooped, flail my scarred arms periodically and as you approach, you are apt to hear me mutter, "I am not a skidder. [more]
■ Features / My Two Cents
Winning by losingShare 
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Brainiac Stephen Hawking has a new book out that offers an explanation for the creation of the universe which requires no "God", aka The First Cause. Commentators of all stripes have begun weighing in on the book. [more]