A Christmas message from Mayor Doug Struthers
The Covid 19 pandemic is persistent – and so as a community we must continue to be persistent. This pandemic is a problem –...
Council seeks clarification on funding
The Merrickville-Wolford Council have passed a Resolution at their last meeting, seeking clarification from the Provincial Government regarding future financial support for Ontario’s municipalities....
Merrickville Library reports on 2018
The Annual Report for the Merrickville Public Library was presented to Council this week, and it marked the 10th anniversary of the move to...
Blockhouse Festival takes a look at Canada pre-Confederation
On June 17 and 18, the Merrickville and District Historical Society will be celebrating the opening of the Blockhouse, as well as Canada 150,...
Extension of McLeans Landing proposed for village
Two special council meetings were held last week to notify the public about a new potential subdivision in the Village. The meetings, on Tuesday,...
Peggy Holloway named Senior of the Year
Merrickville-Wolford resident, Peggy Holloway, was honoured on Canada Day with the municipality’s Senior of the Year award. The Ontario Senior of the Year Award...
Merrickville Fire Chief resigns
Merrickville-Wolford Fire Chief, Mark Urquhart, handed in his resignation last week after a very successful two years in the position. Mark joined the Merrickville...
Mayor Doug Struthers reports
Merrickville-Wolford Mayor, Doug Struthers, has been busy keeping in touch with what is happening at the provincial level and has some positive, and some...
Merrickville’s Makers Markets surviving and thriving!
by Margaret Armour
"Shop local" has been the rallying cry and sustainer of small businesses for the past 12 months. As the pandemic drags on,...