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...
New Fire Chief for Merrickville-Wolford
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Urquhart as part-time Fire Chief for the Municipality effective April 10, 2017.
Mark...
Habitat the Merrickville connection
Habitat for Humanity held its Key Ceremony last Sunday afternoon at the Oxford Mills United Church, turning over its Oxford Mills project to Ashley...
A BIA for Merrickville?
There have been rumours for some time that a Business Improvement Area might be set up in Merrickville. CAP John Regan has been...
Washrooms still on hold
The issue of installing public washrooms in the Village continues to be one of confusion and some discord. It will be remembered that the...
The 4 Winds Brigades come to Merrickville
Merrickville-Wolford is preparing for Canada Day 2017 with a major event coming to Merrickville on June 28. The South Wind brigade will be arriving...
Keeping history afloat
There’s no doubt that Merrickville has history. From the old downtown, to the Blockhouse, to the ruins of the old mill, there is no...
Too Young to Die
by Michael Whittaker
Too Young to Die: Canada’s Boy Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen in the Second World War tells the stories of underage servicemen.
Merrickville author,...
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...
The Block house: a Rideau Canal icon
The Block house beside the Rideau Canal locks is one of the most iconic of Merrickville’s sights. Built 185 years ago, in 1832, it...