The Settlement that passed us by: part 2
In the early 1800's, the British Government had always been determined not to encourage emigration from the British Isles. The post-war scheme they were...
Community Grant policy adopted by council
The Municipality of Merrickville-Wolford has officially released its new Community Grants program policy. This was created after a suggestion made by staff that they...
Municipality finds volunteers to fill vacancies on Committee of Adjustment
Council has appointed two new members to the Municipality’s Committee of Adjustment.
The Committee is an independent decision-making group that is appointed by Council and...
Run Merrickville Cheque Presentation
Submitted by Chuck MacInnis
Development of a Story Trail, designed for younger children, took a giant leap ahead this week when the Merrickville District Trails...
Resident questions second workplace investigation
Merrickville-Wolford resident, Dawn Dawson, approached council last Monday night to ask about the second workplace investigation of the year in the municipality. At a...
Science Fair at Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys
The gym at École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys was full of excited students and community members on Wednesday at what they hope will be the first of...
Village Chef raises impromptu funds following a house fire
A fundraiser for a local animal rescue quickly turned into much more at the Mainstreet Restaurant on February 8. The dinner was one of...
Communities in Bloom judges tour Merrickville-Wolford
The Communities in Bloom judges toured Merrickville-Wolford last week to evaluate the Village for the national competition. The judges, Lorna McIlroy of Grand Prairie,...
Mayor’s PJ Party at Mainstreet
Last Wednesday was the last of the ninth annual series of Village Chef Nights at the Mainstreet Restaurant in Merrickville. Every winter, owners Mike...
Merrickville’s lost legacy, part 2
Thomas Alexander Parnell was very much a churchman of his time. In the nineteenth century, the Anglican Church in Canada saw itself as the...