Letter to the Editor – Open Letter
Dear Editor,
An open letter to the Mayor & Councillors for the Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Could any member of Council explain to me why the current...
Local businesses promote paying it forward
A local business owner has spearheaded a pay it forward initiative in the Village for the month of November. Katie Weststrate, of Ahimsa Naturopathic,...
Merrickville-Wolford Council makes decision on public washroom
Merrickville-Wolford Council committed up to $5000 last Monday night for the renovation of an existing downtown washroom to be used as a public washroom...
Ceilidh Girls raise $10,000 to bring a refugee family to Merrickville
by Jenny Read
On Saturday, January 18, Merrickville’s Ceilidh Girls fundraising collective hosted a special Main Street Family Restaurant ‘Chef Night’ to benefit Rideau Bridge...
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...
Historical Society take a pause for thought about the future
With the cancellation of so many events and regular activities because of the covid pandemic, the Merrickville and District Historical Society is not alone...
Confusion with Merrickville’s Santa Claus Parade
Hundreds of people flocked to Merrickville on Saturday for the annual Christmas in Merrickville event. This year, businesses were looking especially festive for Merrickville-Wolford...
Dragons Abreast power through
Rain didn't stop the Dragons Abreast team as they came through the Upper Nicholsons Locks last Tuesday. The all female Dragon Boat team of...
Dragons Abreast Rideau Adventure
The Challenge: paddle the last 100 km of the Rideau Canal. The Mode of Transportation: one 12 metre long dragon boat. Powered by: 20...
Merrick Prep offering scholarships to local students
Merrick Preparatory School is offering full scholarships to local students for the 2021/2022 school year. The international boarding school has been welcoming high school...