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DACA Student Bursary 2025

Dacre and Area Community Association is accepting applications for a Student Bursary

The qualifications are as follows:
➢ You are graduating from either RCI, St. Joseph's High School or Opeongo High School;
➢ You are entering the workforce into a new or current place of employment; or you will be entering into a skilled trade apprenticeship or continuing education program; or you will be attending post secondary education;
➢ Your family are currently DACA members or associate DACA members in good...

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Household Hazardous Waste Depot opens May 3, 2025

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at the Renfrew Landfill site, will be open May 3 to August 30 for the 2025 summer season.

The site is located at 376 Bruce Street, Renfrew.

The depot can be used FREE OF CHARGE by residents of Addington Highlands Township,Town of Arnprior, Admaston Bromley Township, Horton Township, Greater MadawaskaTownship, McNab Braeside Township, Town of Renfrew, and Whitewater Region.

Accepted Waste Includes:

• Pool cleaners & chemicals
• Oil filters and Oil containers (empty...

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Community Clean Up Week April 22-26, 2025

Community Clean Up Week

April 22-26, 2025

Pick up some clear garbage bags at any of the following locations:

Ginza Rink, 15 Ginza Street

Calabogie Rink, 574 Mill Street

DACA Centre, 111 Flat Road

Clean up litter along any road or community space, keeping recyclables separate when possible.

Return bagged litter to the bin at each location or, leave a message at 613-752-2249 to have it picked up along Township Maintained Roads.

If you have any questions, please contact Teri by email or phone 613-752-2263

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Business Showcase Event

🚨 BIG NEWS for the Township of Greater Madawaska! 🚨

🎉 Calling all residents, visitors, and local business supporters! 🎉

We are beyond excited to announce the Greater Madawaska Business Showcase – a fun and vibrant event where you can meet, support, and interact with local businesses right here in our community! 🏙️✨

✅ Free for All Local Businesses: If you’re a business in Greater Madawaska, this is your chance to showcase your products and services in front of a welcoming crowd!

✅ Fun & Engaging...

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