Group in Merrickville take part in Global Climate Strike
A small, but enthusiastic, group of climate change activists gathered in Merrickville on Friday to take part in Friday’s Global Climate Strike. The protest...
Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys celebrates outdoor learning centre
École catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys celebrated the opening of their new outdoor learning centre at their start of school barbeque and concert last Thursday. Conseil des...
Communities celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day
Members of the Franco-Ontarian community gathered at both municipal centres, in North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford, last Wednesday to raise the Franco-Ontarian flag in celebration...
Driver charged in Wolford
On September 18, 2019 around 2:00 p.m., a member of the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a traffic stop on County...
Deputy Mayor sees growth in Wolford as sustainable way forward
At the council meeting in Merrickville-Wolford on September 9, Mayor Doug Struthers announced the council liaisons for six Committees of Council. Although councillors have...
Resident expresses concern over lack of transparency in EDO reporting
The issue of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford’s former Economic Development Officer (EDO) came up again at the council meeting last Monday evening. Resident, Patricia...
Wolford Public School for sale
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is in the process of selling the old Wolford Public School building in Merrickville-Wolford. The school was...
Council votes against cost sharing agreement
Merrickville-Wolford Council has decided not to enter into a cost sharing agreement with Smiths Falls for the use of their recreation facilities. Smiths Falls...
United Way Leeds & Grenville Announces 2019 Campaign Target
The United Way Leeds & Grenville kicked off its Fall 2019 Fundraising Campaign at Fulford Academy (who generously sponsored our event) last week. Dignitaries,...
Local Merrickville athlete wins gold at Nationals
by Michael Rowland
Brian Rowland of Merrickville recently won a first at the NAUTIQUE CANADIAN WAKESURF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 on Lake Chestermere, Alberta, becoming the...