The earliest library: Merrickville Mechanics Institute
Some things don’t seem to change very much over time. With the recent controversy over the cutbacks to Inter Library Loans, and the stagnation...
Karate Club presents awards
Merrickville Karate Club held an awards presentation at the Burritts Rapids Community Hall on Saturday, November 24. Sensei Ron Wattie and seven other black...
Rideau Valley Archaeological Society completes first season
by Michael Whittaker
The Rideau Valley Archaeological Society (RVAS) has concluded the organization’s first calendar year. Since the founding meeting in February, 2018, the executive...
Mayor Struthers looks forward to the new term
Mayor Doug Struthers addressed the new Council for Merrickville-Wolford following the swearing-in ceremony last week and emphasised his intention to “build a relationship and...
Snowflake Festival for the Village
by Robyn Eagle, M-W and District Chamber of Commerce
On any given year, you’ll find numerous events in Merrickville, bringing tourists and shoppers to enjoy...
Successful graduation at Merrick Preparatory School
submitted by Johanna Ziegler
On June 24, 2022, we held our Graduation Ceremony – a very special event each year, and particularly this year as...
Council not open to mediation
by Hilary Thomson
Council decided last Monday evening not to go the route of hiring a mediator to help facilitate the conversation between the Municipality...
Historical Society and the Canadian Museum of History
Timothy Foran PhD, Curator of British North America at the Canadian Museum of History, will speak at the public meeting of the Merrickville and...
Merrickville teen supports Merrickville Bridge to Canada
A teenager from Merrickville has made it her mission to raise money and spread awareness about the efforts of Merrickville Bridge to Canada.
Grade 10...
Community rallies around local contractor
The contractor who was carrying out the work at the parkette in Merrickville had an unpleasant surprise on October 17, after his equipment and...