Merrickville’s lost legacy, part 2
Thomas Alexander Parnell was very much a churchman of his time. In the nineteenth century, the Anglican Church in Canada saw itself as the...
Merrick Preparatory School reacts for COVID-19
As a school with many international students, Merrick Preparatory School has been extremely proactive in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Headmaster Kevin Farrell says...
Province announces COVID-19 relief funding
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand-Island and Rideau Lakes MPP and Minister Steve Clark announced last week that local municipalities will be receiving over $6 million to address operating...
Local veteran receives national honour for volunteerism
A Merrickville-Wolford veteran has been honoured for his service to the community with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation. Randall (Randy) Stowell joined the...
Merrickville author writes his own library
Victor Suthren had a long career before arriving in the Village of Merrickville. He was Director General of the Canadian War Museum from 1986...
Petition to expand recycling in the municipality
Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford has launched a petition to expand recycling options in the Municipality.
Member of Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford, and long time Merrickville resident, Anney de Gobeo,...
Jazz Fest’s 2019 Call to Artists
Merrickville’s Jazz Fest (MJF) will present its ninth edition from Thursday, October 17, through Sunday, October 20, 2019. Performances take place in a variety...
Accidental Archaeology at the Merrickville Public Library
by Michael Whittaker
The Accidental Archaeology exhibit by the Rideau Valley Archaeological Society is again open to the visitors at the Merrickville Public Library. Every...
Merrickville-Wolford financial update
Merrickville-Wolford council received a report last week, updating them on the municipality’s financials, taking into consideration the impact of COVID-19. The report gave a...