Kemptville Rotary continue polio campaign
Do you know anyone that has polio? Likely not since there have only been 33 cases of wild poliovirus in 2018 in just two...
Let’s talk about education
by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Learning is in session all over Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. Education, in early childhood, elementary, secondary...
KDH to receive provincial government grant
The Kemptville District Hospital has been included in a list of hospitals in the Leeds and Grenville area which will be receiving grants as...
Apple Day in North Grenville
The North Grenville Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers were busy with Apple Day a few weekends ago, offering apples for free or by donation...
John Walter Harris – the “Lightning Calculator”
John Walter Harris was born on February 26, 1845 in Oxford-on-Rideau Township. His family had immigrated from Ireland and his father and grandfather settled...
Poker Ride thanks the community
by Monica Treidlinger
Three weeks ago, a community came together to help a worthwhile cause, and I would like to sincerely thank them for their...
Rideau St. Lawrence Kings donate to Salvation Army food bank
Members of the Rideau St. Lawrence (RSL) Kings Major Peewee AA team stopped by the Kemptville Salvation Army last week with hundreds of non-perishable...
BACKYARD ASTRONOMY: Double Stars
by Gary Boyle - The Backyard Astronomer
Seeing double is never a good thing and a sign to seek medical attention; however, double stars can...
All hands on deck
The entire team from Grenville Mutual Insurance was out in full force to help keep Ferguson Forest clean for everyone to enjoy. Grenville Mutual...
Salvation Army facilitates free haircuts for people in need
Vince from Spa Garage and Cindy from Cindy's Barber Shop volunteered their time last Tuesday to give over 30 people served by the Kemptville...