http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2010 www.barrysbaythisweek.com, All rights reserved. http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483230 His Excellency Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz, the newest Polish ambassador to Canada, will have to wait before making his first visit to the Madawaska Valley.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:58:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483230 129127282800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483232 The weather outside is clear, bright and sunny on a cool spring afternoon. School is out for the day and a steady stream of minivans and family sedans stops to drop off excited children for practice. The kids greet each other happily before trotting inside out of the sunshine.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483232 129126960000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483219 If there wasn't enough already to look forward to about the coming of summer, young people across Renfrew County can mark a big X on their calendars for June 12, 2010. That's the day that the Renfrew County Youth Games will be held at various locations around Barry's Bay.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483219 129126960000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483220 At its regular Tuesday night meeting last week, the town council of Killaloe, Hagarty, and Richards discussed options for keeping open a road side park at Jacks Lake on the Round Lake road. However, the prospects seem bleak.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483220 129126960000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483221 When people think about issues like poverty and hunger, their minds almost always leap to far-flung developing nations, picturing parched landscapes and barren deserts.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483221 129126960000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483224 For the Wilno Heritage Society, the well-worn phrase, "children are the future" could not be more important.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483224 129126960000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483226 I don't think anyone will disagree with the claim that life generally moves a little slower in the country than it does in Canada's bustling megatropolises, but I think it's also fair to say that we're all rushing a little (or a lot) more than our grandparents ever did.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2483226 129126708000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234948 Renfrew County's newest paramedic station was officially opened last Friday, as delegates from across the county arrived in Barry's Bay for a ribbon cutting ceremony.[...] Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:51:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234948 129060606600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234947 Madawaska Valley Council wrapped up the year by handing out the 2009 Employee/Volunteer Service Awards. In a ceremony prior to Monday night's regular council meeting, the awards were given to people with one to 25 years of service.[...] Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:49:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234947 129060605400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234945 The goal scoring machines – better known as Mike Muzzi and Thomas Yandernoll – scored a total of nine goals on Sunday, as the Peewee Kodiaks defeated the Petawawa Extremes 11-3. Yandernoll opened the floodgates with less than a minute gone in the game; in on the play was Muzzi.[...] Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:48:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234945 129060604800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234940 The Radcliffe Hills Ski Area opened for another season, and by all accounts, it opened without a hitch. "Basically it was a flip of the switch and we were good to go," said Madawaska Valley Township Community Development Officer Craig Kelley at Monday's council meeting.[...] Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:44:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234940 129060602400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234937 Barry's Bay Metro owners Gerard O'Malley and Neil O'Reilly presented donations to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy, the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library and Valley Manor last week.[...] Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:42:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2234937 129060601200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224416 The Gulick family is breathing a little easier now that charges against Gulick Forest Products of Palmer Rapids by the Ministry of Labour have been dropped. The case was to proceed in court on Friday, Dec.[...] Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:21:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224416 129054504600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224410 About 20 people braved the first winter storm of the season to attend an information session at Spectacle Lake Lodge. Up for discussion was what to do with the old Madawaska River Bridge just east of the Village of Madawaska.[...] Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224410 129054504000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224407 It was a festive atmosphere in Golden Lake Sunday afternoon, as hundreds came out to see the Olympic torch pass through the community. The festivities began about three hours earlier; food concessions dotted the parking lot of the community centre to keep hunger at bay.[...] Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:18:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224407 129054502800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224403 South Algonquin Township's Community Emergency Management Coordinator, Brian Ackney, always comes up with interesting scenarios to test the municipality's emergency preparedness and last week's exercise was no different.[...] Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:17:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224403 129054502200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224398 The Christmas season is an important time for the residents and staff at Valley Manor in Barry's Bay. The staff wants to make sure each and every resident feels part of the celebrations; to do that, a number of events and activities are organized for the weeks leading up to Dec.[...] Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224398 129054501000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224395 It went down to the wire. The first home game of the senior boys' basketball season at Madawaska Valley District High School was a nail biter, with the winner not determined until the last few seconds.[...] Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:13:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2224395 129054499800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213611 If there is enough public interest and support, the Madawaska Shores development, first brought to Madawaska Valley Council's attention a few years ago, will go forward. The project features 55 single detached units and a 30-unit apartment development on the waterfront off Siberia Road near St.[...] Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:27:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213611 129048460200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213609 Representatives of Ontario Parks, Algonquin Forestry Authority (AFA) and the Local Citizen Committee were at the Royal Canadian Legion in Barry's Bay last week to allow the public to review the Draft Forest Management Plan for Algonquin Park.[...] Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:26:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213609 129048459600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213606 The forecast for snow over the next few days is happy news for the Township of Madawaska Valley, as work on the Radcliffe Hills Ski Area continues. Community Development Officer Craig Kelley told council Monday night that key staff had been hired and the hill has been prepped.[...] Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:24:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213606 129048458400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213604 The sun was shining, the ground had a light covering of snow and the temperature was just right on Saturday for the 44th annual Santa Claus Parade in Barry's Bay. The Madawaska Valley Lions Club, sponsor of the parade, led the march through the village, from Paugh Lake Road to the Paul J.[...] Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:21:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213604 129048456600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213593 A few weeks ago, St. Francis Memorial Hospital Foundation director Toni-Lavigne Conway promised snow for Dec. 4, the day of the official lighting of the Tree of Lights at the Barry's Bay Railway Station.[...] Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:18:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213593 129048454800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213590 The position of curator for South of 60 Arts Centre should be a year-round position, say members of the South of 60 Community Advisory Committee. They attended Monday's Madawaska Valley council meeting to present their case.[...] Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213590 129048453000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213588 The Novice squads took over the rink at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre on Sunday for a minor hockey tournament. The day began with Barry's Bay #2 hosting Renfrew #3.[...] Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:13:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213588 129048451800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213585 Elementary schools took over the gymnasium at Madawaska Valley District High School last Thursday and Friday for two volleyball tournaments. The boys and girls' teams each played three regular games to determine standings, and then had a semi-final and final match.[...] Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:11:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2213585 129048450600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202932 The ground was officially broken at the Barry's Bay Wastewater Treatment plant on Friday, marking the beginning of construction of approved upgrades at the facility.[...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:03:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202932 129042397800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202924 As excitement builds for the arrival of the Olympic torch in Golden Lake on Dec. 13, the committee set up to plan for the event is hard at work. The committee met at the North Algona Wilberforce Municipal office last week to work on finalizing plans for the special day.[...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202924 129042396000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202918 Every municipality has to plan for an emergency and hold an exercise to practice the plan. On Monday, Field Officer Philippe Geoffrion of Emergency Management Ontario was at the Township of Madawaska Valley municipal office to put staff through the paces.[...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:57:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202918 129042394200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202914 Ben Shillington has travelled the world on adventurous treks; he's bicycled from Turkey to China; he's climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. He is an instructor for Algonquin College's Outdoor Adventure Program and for Wilderness Tours.[...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:53:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202914 129042391800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202913 A MasterCard application promotion at the Barry's Bay branch of the Bank of Montreal (BMO) has netted $7,550 for the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Foundation.[...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:51:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202913 129042390600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202911 There is nothing so tender as a mother singing a lullaby to a young child. Lullabies have been in existence for centuries and Marie-Therese McLaughlin of Madonna House recently released a recording of 13 of them.[...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:49:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202911 129042389400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202903 The evening of Nov. 24 was a special one for Brock O'Reilly and his parents Shaun O'Reilly and Cheryl Kydd. Brock and his parents attended a reception at Trent University in Peterborough that night, where Brock received an Academic All-Canadian Award for the 2008-09 academic year.[...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:46:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202903 129042387600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202892 In the first minor hockey tournament of the season at Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, the Barry's Bay Midget Bears claimed the C trophy for their third place finish. The A trophy was awarded to the Eganville Eagles and the Osgoode-Rideau Senators took the B trophy.[...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:42:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202892 129042385200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202879 The Madawaska Valley District High School junior girls' basketball team came back from the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association championships in Russell, thrilled that, though they didn't win, they knew they deserved to be there.[...] Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:37:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2202879 129042382200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192389 There were several police officers from the Killaloe OPP Detachment at last week's Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards council meeting, but it wasn't because of a problem.[...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192389 129036361800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192387 The Renfrew County and District Health Unit set up shop at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre last Thursday to distribute the H1N1 flu vaccine to the general public.[...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:21:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192387 129036360600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192386 Organizers of the proposed music festival in Barry's Bay, slated for the first weekend of July in 2010, are looking for a name and a logo for the event. The festival will feature mostly local and regional talent.[...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192386 129036359400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192383 It was an unusual kind of breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry's Bay on Saturday morning.[...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192383 129036356400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192382 Manido Chiman (Spirit Canoe) Museum at Pikwàkanagàn welcomed people from across Renfrew County and beyond Saturday afternoon.[...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:11:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192382 129036354600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192379 It was a packed house at the Opeongo Seniors Centre last Thursday night as the Madawaska Valley Horticultural Society enjoyed their annual visit from Kevin Nieman, owner of Kevin's Flowers in Petawawa.[...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:08:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192379 129036352800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192375 The Valley Storm beat all comers in Pembroke on the weekend to take the International Silver Stick C division championship. The team's first game was a tight one against the East Nipissing Vipers.[...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:06:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192375 129036351600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192370 While the first period was close, the Pembroke Atom Kings shut out the Valley Storm in the following frames to win the game 6-1 on Saturday. Pembroke opened the scoring at 3:07 of the first, and added a second goal at 2:17.[...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:03:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192370 129036349800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192364 It was a close match, but the Bantam Valley Storm lost to the Pembroke Kings in Barry's Bay on Saturday. With just over a minute gone on the clock, Pembroke's Wil Summers scored to give his team a 1-0 lead.[...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2192364 129036349200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181787 Concerned ratepayers attended Friday morning's special Madawaska Valley Township council meeting to view a presentation by Community Development Officer Craig Kelley on the operation of the Radcliffe Hills Ski Area for the upcoming winter season.[...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181787 129030343200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181785 A solemn procession of Royal Canadian Legion members made its way to the front of the chapel at Valley Manor to mark Remembrance Day with the residents and staff of the facility.[...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:08:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181785 129030340800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181783 Madawaska Valley residents Hans Wetzel and Mike Hagarty made an appearance before council Monday night with more concerns about the reopening of the Radcliffe Hills Ski Area. Both had attended the special meeting Nov.[...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181783 129030339000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181781 After a morning spent with soldiers from 2 Service Battalion in Petawawa, students at Killaloe Public School and St. Andrew's Catholic School walked to the cenotaph in front of the Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards municipal building to join members of the public at a Remembrance Day service on Nov.[...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:02:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181781 129030337200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181777 Ypres, Passchendaele, Vimy Ridge, Dieppe, Juno Beach, Kandahar. For Canadians in particular, these places conjure up images of the horror, chaos, trial and tragedy of warfare. They are the settings for great acts of personal courage and heroism, and for moments of grief, loss and suffering.[...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:59:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181777 129030335400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181769 This week, area mailboxes will have a touch of red inside, as the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Foundation kicks off its annual Tree of Lights Campaign with a newsletter and donation form printed on bright red paper.[...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:56:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181769 129030333600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181767 An exciting season of basketball came to an end for the senior girls' team at Madawaska Valley District High School, but continues this week for the juniors. Eight juniors travelled to Opeongo High School for their semi-final match.[...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181767 129030332400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181763 The Barry's Bay Bantam Bears had all the right moves on Sunday afternoon, as they defeated Cobden 4-0 on home ice at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre. The teams seemed evenly matched in the early stages of the game.[...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:52:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181763 129030331200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181730 The action was fast and the atmosphere tense as the Barry's Bay Peewee Kodiaks hosted the Petawawa Hawks in minor hockey action Sunday. The Kodiaks took the lead midway through the first period on a goal by Nathan Mask.[...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2181730 129030324600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170885 There is a new posting on Ontario's Environmental Registry web site that will affect this area deeply: it's the Joint Proposal for Lightening the Ecological Footprint of Logging in Algonquin Park by the Ontario Parks Board of Directors and the Algonquin Forestry Authority Board of Directors.[...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170885 129024243000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170882 The emergency room at St. Francis Memorial Hospital is increasingly busy, as people with flu-like symptoms visit the department. "The number of visits to the ER has increased 30 per cent," said Joan Kuiack, director of Patient Services at the hospital.[...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170882 129024241800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170880 Tyler Peters of Greenview Environ-mental Management addressed the Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards council last week to provide an overview of the results of the Oct. 24 public meeting for the future of the municipality's solid waste management.[...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:42:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170880 129024241200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170878 You can spot their surnames today in the phone book and on local road signs: Skuce, Luckasavitch, Shalla, McGuey, Skebo, Chippior, Biernaski, Popkey, Yantha, Cybulski, Maika ... and many more. But the men and their times are gone.[...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:39:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170878 129024239400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170876 On Sunday afternoon, a solemn procession, led by the Petawawa Legion Marching Band, made its way from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 to St. Hedwig's Catholic Church as part of the Legion's annual Remembrance Day service.[...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:36:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170876 129024237600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170873 Anyone who has spent any time at all with the arts community of the Ottawa Valley will have come across the lively eyes and infectious smile of one Bernard "Barney" McCaffrey.[...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:28:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170873 129024232800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170871 The boys' and girls' flag football teams at Palmer Rapids Public School emerged victorious again this year at the annual tournament held Friday at Killaloe Public School. Eight schools – St. Mary's, St.[...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:25:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170871 129024231000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170865 The Barry's Bay Atom Grizzlies hosted the Deep River 2 team at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre Saturday morning. The teams proved to be evenly matched, which made for a tight game. Deep River opened the scoring at 5:14 of the first on a goal by Alex Sonnenburg.[...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:22:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170865 129024229200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170860 It was a tough loss for the Barry's Bay Peewee Kodiaks, who were defeated 3-1 by the Arnprior Snipers at home on Saturday. The Snipers scored twice late in the opening period; the first, at 2:05, followed a scramble behind the Kodiaks' net.[...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:17:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2170860 129024226200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160815 Residents in the Barry's Bay area are breathing a sigh of relief this week with the arrival of the new H1N1 vaccine, despite the word from officials – including Renfrew County and District Health Unit workers – that the vaccine is not available to the general public until next week.[...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:29:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160815 129018257400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160808 Monday, Nov. 2, saw the Madawaska Valley Municipal Council hold its regular meeting, not without its share of controversy. Several highly contentious issues were raised, and tempers with them.[...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:26:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160808 129018255600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160795 On Oct. 22 at the beautiful and historic Belweder Palace in Warsaw, David Shulist and Shirley Mask Connolly met with Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr.[...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:21:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160795 129018252600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160787 On a cool, grey October morning, students at St. John Bosco Catholic School in Barry's Bay grabbed shovels and rakes and marched out into the playground.[...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160787 129018250200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160784 Area schools and the Opeongo Seniors Centre celebrated Halloween last week. On Friday, Oct. 30, students of St. Andrew's Catholic School in Killaloe gathered for the annual costume contest.[...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:14:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160784 129018248400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160769 The Ontario Arts Council recently awarded grant funding to the tune of $5,000 to Barry's Bay's own South of 60 Arts Centre, director Anya Blake says. The money will go to finance two new interactive installation exhibitions, set to be open to the public in late June or early July of 2010.[...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160769 129018241800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160767 There have been a few ups and downs – literally – for Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards resident Lisa Cybulskie, who is on the Sir Sandford Fleming College cross country team.[...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:02:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160767 129018241200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160763 The Bantam Valley Storm travelled to North Bay Oct. 23 to compete in the West Ferris Early Bird Hockey Tournament. The coaches were eager to get in some early competition for the team that includes five new players.[...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:58:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160763 129018238800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160759 We all have our reasons for choosing to live in a small town and, according to a recent survey, we're all the happier for it. People who live in small towns are, apparently, more apt to be content with their life than people who live in cities.[...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2160759 129018237000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139898 Landowners and members of the logging industry are concerned about Ontario’s Endangered Species Act and came out in large numbers last week to hear what can be done about it.[...] Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:24:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139898 129006122400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139894 The Township of Madawaska Valley council has approved a recommendation for a survey about Radcliffe Hills Ski Area at the Oct. 19 regular meeting. Council held a special meeting on Oct. 13 to determine whether the municipality should be involved in the hill this winter.[...] Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139894 129006120000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139891 A dog barks as you knock on the door, but once you’re inside, the German shepherd is friendly and affectionate; it’s hard to believe that someone would shoot it. But that’s what happened Saturday afternoon to Sable, who is owned by Jen Visneskie of Barry’s Bay.[...] Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:19:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139891 129006119400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139888 On Wednesday, Oct. 14, high school students from around Renfrew County were welcomed to Madawaska Valley District High School for a Career Opportunities in the Entertainment Industry seminar presented by Metalworks Institute of Sound and Music Production.[...] Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:17:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139888 129006118200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139886 A stone commemorating the Billings family involvement in the Balmoral Hotel in Barry’s Bay had its official unveiling at the Barry’s Bay Railway Station Park, which is across the street from the hotel, on Oct.[...] Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139886 129006117000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139883 Article 42 of the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child states that it is everyone’s responsibility to make “the principles and provisions of the Convention widely known ... to adults and children alike.[...] Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:11:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139883 129006114600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139881 Playing in front of a ‘hometown’ crowd proved beneficial for both the senior and junior girls’ basketball teams at Madawaska Valley District High School last Thursday. The girls played against Mackenzie High of Deep River.[...] Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:10:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139881 129006114000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139880 Seven athletes from the junior and senior girls’ basketball teams at Madawaska Valley District High School travelled to Mackenzie High in Deep River last week for the Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association All-Star Challenge.[...] Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:07:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139880 129006112200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139878 The Madawaska Valley District High School boys’ volleyball teams were in Deep River last week to face the Mackenzie High School Mustangs. The junior squad continues to improve its skills; it won one set 25-18, but lost the game 19-25, 15-25 and 18-25.[...] Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:04:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2139878 129006110400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120705 There’s a certain quaintness to being one of the last communities in the province that doesn’t have street addresses. You can make up your own number for your house. Seventy years old? Then you can live at 70 Pine Street if you want.[...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:38:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120705 129000082800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120704 Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the female population. In 2009, an estimated 8,700 women in Ontario will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 2,100 will die from the disease.[...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120704 129000081600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120702 Madawaska Valley Fire Department Chief Andrew Peplinski visited George Vanier Catholic School in Combermere last week to show a video to students and talk to them about fire safety. Joining him was Dan Koroscil, fire protection adviser at the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal.[...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:34:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120702 129000080400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120700 Dairy Freez owners Rose and Ken Stamplecoskie are excited to offer fresh baked goods to area residents at their new Baykery store. Located next door to Dairy Freez, the interior of the building has undergone a transformation and last week, the store had its grand opening.[...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:32:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120700 129000079200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120695 There is a definite nip in the air these days, and, after an unexpectedly balmy September, thoughts now turn to the approaching winter.[...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:29:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120695 129000077400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120693 The students taking part in this year’s elementary school soccer tournament in Barry’s Bay didn’t seem to mind the rain on Friday. Ten teams vied for the A and B championships: Palmer Rapids, St. Andrew’s, Killaloe, St.[...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:26:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120693 129000075600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120688 The gymnasium at Madawaska Valley District High School rang with the slap, slap, slap of the basketball hitting the floor at last week’s junior and senior games against Opeongo High School. In the senior match, MV fought back from a 13-17 half-time deficit to force the game into overtime.[...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:22:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2120688 129000073200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047047 Users of the Madawaska Valley Township water and wastewater system are conserving water; and, while that is a good thing, economically it’s not so good for the municipality.[...] Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:01:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047047 128994012600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047043 It’s been a tradition for many years, and this year the 14th annual Renfrew County Outdoor Woodlot Conference came to the Madawaska Valley. The conference is a mix of seminars, field trips, equipment displays and demonstrations.[...] Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:59:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047043 128994011400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047039 Kamaniskeg Lake resident Bob Atkinson could no longer sit quietly while the municipality of Hastings Highlands made expensive decisions he did not agree with. He is not alone and on Sept. 29, a large group of angry ratepayers let their feelings be known at the Purdy Community Centre.[...] Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:53:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047039 128994007800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047038 Britney O’Malley, a Grade four student at St. James Catholic School in Eganville, finally received her prize for winning the Ontario Provincial Police poster contest. Last Thursday, most of the students at the school walked across the street to watch an OPP helicopter land at the soccer field.[...] Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:49:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047038 128994005400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047037 Work has begun on the Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Recreation Hall and Arena in Palmer Rapids, and last Friday, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant visited the site to congratulate the municipality for its successful bid for government funding.[...] Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:46:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047037 128994003600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047034 Katie Weatherston has an impressive array of hardware, including world championship medals and a gold medal from the 2006 Winter Olympics in Italy she earned as a member of the Team Canada women’s hockey squad.[...] Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047034 128994001800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047033 The high school boys’ volleyball season is in full swing and both the junior and senior teams at Madawaska Valley District High School opened their nine-game regular season at home last week, playing Bishop Smith Catholic School on Tuesday and Ecole Secondaire Jeanne-Lajoie on Thursday.[...] Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:41:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047033 128994000600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047020 Municipalities have only two sources of revenue: property taxpayers and upper levels of government. Neither taxpayers nor other governments are prone to giving that money away.[...] Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:31:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2047020 128993994600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775829 At its regular meeting on Sept. 22, Madawaska Valley council voted to award a construction contract tender in the amount of nearly nine million dollars to J.C. Sulpher Construction Ltd for upgrades to the Barry’s Bay water pollution control plant.[...] Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:41:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775829 128987952600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775828 ately threw its support behind plans to bring a music festival to Barry’s Bay some time during the summer of 2010. The proposed date for the festival would be the first week of July.[...] Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:39:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775828 128987951400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775824 On Sept. 22, the Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards council held its regular meeting. Here is a brief summary of what was discussed: Council heard details of the upcoming renovations to Killaloe’s outdoor rink from architect Tony Gardynik.[...] Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:38:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775824 128987950800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775822 Last winter, the future was looking a little bleak for the Carter family. All of them had jobs in the automotive industry, which was taking a big hit in the recession. But by late summer, they were all smiles.[...] Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:36:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775822 128987949600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775815 The 14th annual Renfrew County Outdoor Woodlot Conference will come to Wilno this October. Ed Chippior is hosting the event at his property at 251 Scenic Road off Wilno Road North (across from Kashub Country Bed and Breakfast).[...] Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:32:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775815 128987947200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775812 The 15th annual Rural Ramble was held at more than 20 locations across Renfrew County this past weekend, Sept. 26 and 27. Visitors to the various sites got to get a taste of what life in rural Renfrew County has to offer.[...] Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775812 128987946000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775803 In a rare show of co-operation, the weather cleared up just in time to provide a picture-perfect fall day for the 23rd annual Great Partridge Run at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Wilno. This year saw 11 schools participate, with a total of approximately 400 runners in several categories.[...] Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:23:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775803 128987941800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775796 Although our urban counterparts can agree that we country folk really do have the great outdoors at our fingertips, taking the time to utilize our natural surroundings is now becoming a rare experience.[...] Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:17:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1775796 128987938200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753648 Ratepayers of Madawaska Valley will be relieved to learn the rumoured loss of $80,000 for the Radcliffe Hills Ski Area is just that – a rumour.[...] Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:32:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753648 128975059200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753647 For over 25 years, there has been a probation and parole office in Barry’s Bay. That might change if a new home cannot be found for the office. Lyne Lalande and Barbara Jennings attended last week’s Madawaska Valley council meeting to ask for space at the municipal office.[...] Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753647 128975058000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753645 Madawaska Valley councillor Phil Conway, who is also the chair of the Doctor Recruitment Committee, gave council an update on the recruitment program at last week’s regular council meeting.[...] Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:28:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753645 128975056800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753643 They walked, they biked, they ran and they made a difference. Sixty-three people took time Sunday morning to participate in the Terry Fox Run in Barry’s Bay and raise money for cancer research at the same time.[...] Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:23:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753643 128975053800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753636 No matter how you live, or don’t live, death comes; still, it’s not something people want to talk about. Stephen Jenkinson made this statement before showing the National Film Board documentary ‘Griefwalker’ at the Paul J.[...] Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:19:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753636 128975051400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753633 When Sigrid Geddes wants to test one of her skin-care products, she doesn’t use animals. Friends and relatives are far more fitting subjects for experimentation, she finds.[...] Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:17:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753633 128975050200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753588 It will soon be time to bring out the walking shoes and head over to Madawaska Valley District High School. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 22, the public is invited to walk through the halls of the school as part of the Get WITH It program.[...] Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:44:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1753588 128974994400000000