Madawaska Valley Current

Pauline Biggs of Pembroke has been a consistent online buyer of Catch the Ace tickets in support of local healthcare that benefits her family and so many others. This week, her continued support paid off as her ticket was picked in the Week #2 draw. Above: Pauline Biggs (Photo submitted.) Using different family birthdays each week, Pauline chose Envelope #13 for this draw – h...

Editorial A Superior Court Costs Assessment Officer issued a decision on April 9th that concluded The Current’s legal action against MV Township and members of its former Council. He awarded The Current and its owners $23,553.80 as litigation costs for successfully representing themselves in a lawsuit that confirmed they had been victims of a malicious vendetta aimed at muzzl...

A favourite community tradition is returning this summer, inviting residents to gather, rock, and raise funds in support of local healthcare. Rockathon 2026 brings the community together once again to “rock for a reason” and share in a fun, feel-good day in support of local healthcare. Above: The Rockathon Committee with residents at the Valley Manor. Pictured, left to right:...

Red Dress Day Today is Red Dress Day – the time to shine a spotlight on the violence perpetrated on disproportionate numbers of girls, women and two-spirit individuals. This national day was first observed in 2019, and its official title is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ (MMIWG2S). You can signify your support by honou...

After years of buying Catch the Ace tickets in support of the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation, Helene Mandy was excited that her ticket was pulled in the Week 1 draw on April 30. Above: Helene Mandy with her prize. (Photo submitted) Helene of Killaloe purchased her ticket online and chose envelope 34 randomly. Her envelope revealed the King of Spades, earning her the...