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💧 A Little Piece of History: The Holy Well of Mount St. Patrick ⛪Tucked away in the historic community of Mount St. Patr...
09/01/2026

💧 A Little Piece of History: The Holy Well of Mount St. Patrick ⛪

Tucked away in the historic community of Mount St. Patrick is one of Greater Madawaska's most unique and meaningful landmarks — the Holy Well, also known as the Miraculous Spring. 💧🍀

The Holy Well was established in 1869 by Father John McCormac, who arrived in Mount St. Patrick in 1867 and played an important role in the growth of the parish and community. That same period saw the construction of the beautiful stone St. Patrick's Church, which still stands in the village today.

The tradition of Holy Wells has deep roots in Ireland, dating back centuries to ancient Celtic beliefs surrounding natural springs and their spiritual significance. Father McCormac brought a piece of that Irish tradition to Mount St. Patrick, blessing a natural spring near Constant Creek as a Holy Well.

Over generations, families from across Renfrew County made the journey to Mount St. Patrick to collect its water, which many believed held special healing and spiritual qualities. For many Irish Catholic families, a visit to the Holy Well became a cherished tradition passed down through generations.

Today, the Holy Well remains a fascinating part of our Township's history — a quiet reminder of the Irish heritage, faith, traditions, and stories that helped shape the community of Mount St. Patrick. ✨

Have you ever visited the Holy Well? 💧🍀

📚 A Note About the History:
The information shared in this post was compiled from various historical articles and sources, including La Source Sainte / Histoires Ainées du Canada and the historical article from the Penticton Herald, and has been represented to the best of our ability.

History is often enriched by the stories and memories passed down through generations, so if you have additional information, personal memories, historical photographs, or stories about the Holy Well, we would love to hear from you! Please feel free to share them in the comments below. 💧🍀

Thank you so much to Lana of Elcy Photos for capturing these incredible photos of a much-loved local landmark 💚

30 residents have already shared their priorities for the 2027 Budget — let’s keep the momentum going! What matters most...
08/31/2026

30 residents have already shared their priorities for the 2027 Budget — let’s keep the momentum going!

What matters most to you?

Roads and infrastructure? Recreation and community services? Taxation and spending? Future investments?

The Township of Greater Madawaska wants to hear from you as we begin planning the 2027 Municipal Budget.

It only takes a few minutes to have your say. Your feedback will help inform Council and staff during the budget process.

📝 Complete the 2027 Budget Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLRSHFW

Good Morning Greater Madawaska 🌸☀️What better way to start the day then with another incredible photo submission by Step...
08/28/2026

Good Morning Greater Madawaska 🌸☀️

What better way to start the day then with another incredible photo submission by Stephen Lyons - thank you! 🙂

We are always accepting locally taken photos, we love to feature them and share the beauty of the township 📸

If you have photos you would like to see featured, or possibly used in future publications, they can be sent to [email protected], or through the township's page 🙂

📣Your Voice Matters! The Township of Greater Madawaska is beginning the process of developing the 2027 Municipal Budget ...
08/26/2026

📣Your Voice Matters!

The Township of Greater Madawaska is beginning the process of developing the 2027 Municipal Budget — and we want to hear from you! 🗣️

The municipal budget helps determine how Township resources are allocated to the services, programs, infrastructure, and priorities that matter most to our community.

📝 What are your priorities?
This survey gives you an opportunity to share your thoughts on municipal services, infrastructure, taxation, spending, and future investments.

Your feedback is an important part of the budget process. All responses will be reviewed and considered by Council and staff as part of the 2027 budget deliberations.

Whether you have strong opinions about roads and infrastructure, community services, recreation, future investments, or where you think Township dollars should be focused, we want to hear from you! 👇

Thank you for taking the time to participate and help shape the future of Greater Madawaska. 💚

📋 Take the 2027 Municipal Budget Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLRSHFW

💡 DID YOU KNOW? | Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) ❤️⚡An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a life-saving...
08/26/2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW? | Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) ❤️⚡

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a life-saving device designed to help someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, every second counts. An AED can analyze the person's heart rhythm and, if needed, deliver a shock to help restore a normal heartbeat while emergency responders are on their way.

The good news? You don't need to be a medical professional to use one.

🟢 AEDs are designed for everyone.
The device provides clear, step-by-step voice instructions, guiding you through the entire process. It will even determine whether a shock is needed—so you can't accidentally use it incorrectly.

❤️ If someone collapses and is unresponsive:

📞 Call 911 immediately.
🫀 Begin CPR if you're able.
⚡ Send someone to retrieve the nearest AED.
🎤 Follow the AED's voice prompts until emergency responders arrive.

Using an AED as quickly as possible can significantly improve a person's chance of survival.

💒Did you know the Township of Greater Madawaska has several publicly accessible AEDs located throughout the municipality?

📍 Click this link to access our township map that shows where they're located, so you'll know where to find one if an emergency ever happens:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1QucpR-X33gKwFoJjPOL-sjxVWdvfypc&usp=sharing

📍You can also access the list of locations on our website:
https://www.greatermadawaska.com/living-here/fire-department/automatic-external-defibrillators-aeds/

You never know when this information could help save a life. ❤️

🎉☀️ THANK YOU, GREATER MADAWASKA! ☀️🎉A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for coming out and joining in the...
08/25/2026

🎉☀️ THANK YOU, GREATER MADAWASKA! ☀️🎉

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for coming out and joining in the fun! Seeing so many smiling faces and everyone enjoying the activities made the weekend so special. ❤️☀️

The GM Summer Bash wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing volunteers, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, and community partners!

Friday night at Barnet Park, thank you to Calabogie Pizzeria, Greater Madawaska Public Library and Learning Centre, Sarah and Jean for the face painting, Sugar Daddy's Cotton Candy, Birthday Party Magic, and a very special thank you to the Greater Madawaska Fire Department for volunteering their time to help run games, manage the raffle, and keep the event rolling!

Saturday in Griffith, thank you to Ry-J's for the Bouncy Castles, the Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club for the delicious BBQ and always going above and beyond, and once again, the Greater Madawaska Fire Department for volunteering their time and jumping in wherever they were needed to help make the day run smoothly!

🎉 Congratulations to Charlotte for winning the Calabogie Lodge prize package and Corey for winning the BMR Pro Griffith prize package! We're so grateful to Calabogie Lodge, BMR Pro Griffith Building Supply, and OPG for their generous support.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, sponsored, participated, and celebrated with us — we truly couldn't have done it without you! ❤️🎉

While these guys were really shy, a few stealthy attempts allowed for some pictures - from a good distance! 📸We want to ...
08/25/2026

While these guys were really shy, a few stealthy attempts allowed for some pictures - from a good distance! 📸

We want to know if anyone else has ever seen a “white heron”, let alone two⁉️
This is a first for us!

Bonus points for anyone who knows their true name….. 🤔

What a great night at the Madawaska Street Friday Night Street Party!! 🎶🎆🇨🇦A huge thank you to Capital Pyrotechnics for ...
08/24/2026

What a great night at the Madawaska Street Friday Night Street Party!! 🎶🎆🇨🇦

A huge thank you to Capital Pyrotechnics for another spectacular fireworks show! 🎇 You never disappoint!

Thank you Mountain Turn for keeping the party rocking with your awesome live music! 🎸🤘

Big cheers to the Calabogie Lions Club for keeping the Beer Garden flowing! 🍻

And, of course, thank you to everyone who came out and helped us celebrate Canada Day — just a little late! 🇨🇦❤️
You made it a great night! 🙌🎉

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