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Local NewsLocal girl receives Wasmund scholarship 
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The three recipients of the Wasmund Family Memorial Scholars Awards in 2011 are now fully engaged in their studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont.
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Local NewsNew surgeon coming to St. Francis Posted 4 days ago
Renfrew Victoria Hospital will welcome a new general surgeon to its professional team in May 2012. Dr. Susan Krajewski, who grew up in Ottawa and spent her summers at a family cottage on Golden Lake, received her medical degree from the University of Toronto in 2005.
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Local NewsQuadeville carnival changes things up Posted 4 days ago
What is a winter carnival without heaps of snow? This didn’t seem to be a prevalent question at the Quadeville Winter Carnival, considering the amount of snow that fell throughout the day on Jan. 28.
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CommunityCommunity Faces: Bart Lynch Posted 4 days ago
If you’ve been on the ice in Whitney, chances are you’ve seen Bart Lynch there too. The avid hockey player not only laces up with other players of all ages, he also coaches and pitches in to help get things done.
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Local NewsMoving up Posted 4 days ago
Troy Kargus has a lot to smile about lately because his poster design has not only made it through two levels of the Royal Canadian Legion contest, he’s also set a record for his school.
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SportsSkating to success Posted 4 days ago
Skating, cakes and community support were the main attractions at the Lester B. Smith Community Centre in Whitney Jan. 28 as residents gathered to raise money for local recreation events.
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Local NewsLocal politicians briefed on health services Posted 4 days ago
Municipal councillors from five area townships and the Pikwakanagan Algonquin community, plus Renfrew County warden Bob Sweet and MPP John Yakabuski, received a thorough briefing last Thursday on the state of regional health and health support services.
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Local NewsLooking into policies Posted 4 days ago
The Township of Madawaska Valley council is looking at enforcing a seemingly forgotten policy regarding business signs following some complaints made about advertising at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre.
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CommunityLearn from a champion Posted 4 days ago
A heavyweight-boxing champion is coming to the Valley Saturday, Feb 4.
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EditorialsA cultural experience for everyone Posted 4 days ago
It never ceases to amaze me how much culture is celebrated in this area. In almost every month, people gather together to celebrate their history, their ancestors, their roots, their identity. It’s really quite an amazing thing.
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My Two CentsThoughts on this and that Posted 4 days ago
They found a monkey in Borneo that they thought had become extinct. Because it has tufts of hairs around its neck that look like the collar of a fancy cape, the monkey is nicknamed the Dracula monkey, recalling the infamous portrayal of the Count by Bela Lugosi.
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David CoombsRenaissance man or nerd? Posted 4 days ago
I met my first renaissance man at university. He was a professor of geography, master of the college, ex dean of students, an accomplished pianist, pugilist and philosopher.
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Local NewsCTV anchor’s husband found dead in Brudenell Updated 5 days ago
The body of CTV news anchor Carol Anne Meehan’s husband has been located in the Ottawa Valley. Greg Etue, 56, was found dead Monday near Killaloe, according to OPP. Etue had been suffering from MS and cancer and went missing on Jan.
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Local NewsBosco students sweep contest Posted 5 days ago
A little research and some artistic flair has paid off at St. John Bosco Catholic School as three of its students swept an entire category of a provincial postcard-design contest.
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CommunityWhat's new at Timberfest? Posted 5 days ago
Every year, your Timberfest committee racks its collective brain to see if we can add something new to our Timberfest activities for the benefit of our many supporters. It’s a tough and difficult dilemma but here’s what we are offering in 2012.
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Local NewsCelebrating literacy Posted 5 days ago
Parents and children enjoyed songs, rhymes, stories and crafts as the Barry’s Bay and Area Public Library celebrated Family Literacy Day Jan. 28.
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Local NewsFamily Literacy Day Posted 5 days ago
Toy Bus families from around the area gathered together in Eganville Jan. 27 to celebrate Family Literacy Day - a national day that highlights the importance of literacy and family activities that support literacy.
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CommunityDedication Posted 5 days ago
Lots of snow and cancelled buses couldn’t keep Whitney Public School student Quianna Lynch away from school Jan. 27. Her mom, Linda, dropped off her dedicated daughter with the ease of a snowmobile.
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SportsNew winners Posted 5 days ago
After a week of curling, Mask Communications is on top as the winners of the Annual Community Bonspiel in Killaloe. The team won with a total of 39 points, followed closely by Kauffeldt Grocery with 38.5 points and Quality Window Renovations and Opeongo Sales tied for third with 32 points.
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CommunityA look at healthcare spending Posted 5 days ago
During election campaigns, Dalton McGuinty paints a rosy picture of the economy and takes full credit for it.
