County of Renfrew Paramedic Service

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

🌟June is Seniors Month! 🌟

This year’s theme is Let’s Get Moving.

All month, discover tips and resources that help Ontario seniors stay active, healthy and engaged in their communities.

Learn more: Ontario.ca/SeniorsMonth




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06/01/2026

🌟🚴‍♀️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤! 🚶‍♂️🌟

Hello Renfrew County! It’s that time of year again – get ready to move, explore, and have some fun as we kick off the 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖!

This friendly competition with Lanark County invites residents and visitors of all ages to get active by 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 throughout the 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲.

📲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 and see how Renfrew County is stacking up! Whether you’re hitting the trails, strolling your neighbourhood, or cycling scenic routes, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙨.

👟 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻? 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚!
• Families & friends
• Solo adventurers
• Visitors exploring the Ottawa Valley
• All fitness levels welcome

🚲 So grab your sneakers, tune up your bike, and get ready to explore everything our beautiful region has to offer. Let’s show our community spirit and make every step count!

🗓️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭: https://bit.ly/SCCkmTracker

Get more details in our media release: https://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/en/news/the-silver-chain-challenge-returns-for-june-2026.aspx



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County of Renfrew Paramedic Service

05/29/2026

Congratulations!

County of Renfrew Paramedics Matt, Shawn and Devin were among those presented with an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner's Citation for Lifesaving on May 28 at the Ontario Provincial Police - East Region Awards Ceremony in Kemptville.

The group award recognizes the coordinated rescue of a child who was seriously injured during a windstorm in Algonquin Park on June 21, 2025. Following the storm, first responders and partner agencies travelled through storm debris and dense bush before reaching the remote campsite by canoe, where paramedics provided urgent medical treatment.

The award also recognizes Allison Flynn, whose quick actions and wilderness first aid training helped care for her son until rescuers arrived.

The citation states that first responders and partner agencies "conducted a nighttime search for the child's location on a remote island on North Depot Lake" and that "the next morning the child was safely evacuated by float plane, with the coordinated rescue efforts directly leading to his survival."

This recognition reflects the teamwork, professionalism and dedication of everyone involved in this challenging rescue.

Congratulations to all those recognized for their role in this lifesaving effort.

Pictured left to right: Matt, Shawn, Allison and Devin.

05/29/2026

🐾 Last week, during Paramedic Services Week, the team from the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Renfrew County Animal Centre welcomed County of Renfrew Paramedics for a special visit with some of the animals currently looking for their forever homes.

We’re happy to share that Zeke has since been adopted!

There are still many wonderful cats, dogs and other animals waiting to find loving families.

If you’re considering adding a furry friend to your home, we encourage you to learn more about adoption and meet the animals currently in care.

Thank you to the Ontario SPCA team for the warm welcome and for the incredible work you do every day to care for animals in our community.

For more information about adoption opportunities, visit

https://ontariospca.ca/renfrew/

05/28/2026

Thankful Thursday 💙

We recently received this kind message from a patient after paramedics responded to a medical emergency at Eagles Nest Trail in Greater Madawaska.

Thank you to the patient for sharing this photo and giving us permission to post it.

We’re grateful they are doing well and thankful to the paramedics and responders who helped provide care in a challenging location.

05/27/2026

Training together. Responding stronger.

Three members of the County of Renfrew Paramedics SIERRA Team recently participated in TIGER Ex 2026, a large-scale multi-agency training exercise held at CFB Trenton. Royal Canadian Air Force

During this important training opportunity, SIERRA Team members took part in multiagency exercises, working alongside partners including the Canadian Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Ontario Provincial Police Emergency Response Team, 424 Squadron, and other emergency response agencies.

Exercises like these strengthen collaboration, communication, and teamwork between agencies, helping ensure teams are prepared to respond safely and effectively in complex environments, whether on land, in the air, or on the water.

We are thankful for opportunities like this to train alongside dedicated partners and continue building skills that support emergency response across our communities and beyond.

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

🚑 Paramedic Services Week | Paramedic Recognition 💙

Paramedic care starts long before an emergency call.

Behind every response is preparation, teamwork, and attention to detail to help ensure crews are ready when patients need them most.

Watch this video with Paramedic Lauren as she shares why truck checks are such an important part of every shift and how they help keep equipment, supplies, and vehicles ready to respond.

Today, we recognize the dedication and professionalism paramedics bring not only during emergencies, but in the preparation that happens behind the scenes every day.