The Valley Gazette

06/17/2026

Exciting things happening at Killaloe Pathways Park in Killaloe Hagarty Richards. Construction is underway on the new washrooms.

06/12/2026

Be sure to pick up this weeks Valley Gazette to get your ballot and enter the contest to win some Butterflies for the Annual Butterfly Release.

06/08/2026

We're saddened to share with you that Mr. Bill Goulet passed away Sunday. A visitation will take place at Heubner Funeral Home in Barry's Bay this Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A funeral mass will be on Wednesday at St. Lawrence O'Tools at 11 a.m.. Rest in Peace

06/04/2026

For those who were going to attend the Astronomy in Action event Monday, some unfortunate news.

Unfortunately, we are cancelling the Astronomy in Action event due to low ticket sales.

The event is also running on Tuesday, June 9 in Whitney, call 613-637-5471 to register. On Wednesday, June 10 in Maynooth, call 613-338-2262 to register.

06/03/2026

Take note MV residents & visitors/cottagers.

Effective immediately and until further notice, the Township of Madawaska Valley is under a Level 1 Fire Ban.

Burn permits are suspended - please bring yard waste and brush to one of our two drop off spots within the Township. Campfires are allowed two hours before sunset to two hours after sunrise.

06/01/2026

What exciting things are happening at Zurakowski Park?

Watch the Gazette for an upcoming story.

05/31/2026

Its been a wild 48 hours to say the least. Friday nights very high winds, many wildfires and downed trees have kept Fire Departments and Hydro crews working around the clock all over Renfrew County and beyond. Currently some power has been restored to the South Alonquin area, Wilno area, Combermere area.
Fire photo credit, Township of Madawaska

MVFD & KHRFD responded to 52 calls between them from Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. Many related to downed trees on power lines arcing & causing fires.

05/30/2026

First responders are being kept busy tonight. High winds are causing downed power lines & many fires across the area.

Downed power line on Tramore Rd. in North Algona Wilberforce, a few kilometres north of Hwy 60.

KHR FD is running between several fires, including a large, several hundred acre fire on Bear Trail Rd. in Round Lake that may have been caused by a downed power line.

05/26/2026

What are you doing Saturday night?

Helping the legion in Barry's Bay celebrate its 80th anniversary is the correct answer.

Get your tickets in advance. The John Priebe Band will perform.

It'll be a hootenanny!