John Johnston – Lockmaster
by the Merrickville & District Historical Society
Most of us know of the career of Sergeant John Johnston who lived with his family in the...
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...
Ukraine initiative for Merrickville-Wolford
by Yves Grandmaitre
The Merrickville-Wolford Chamber of Commerce, businesses, and Community groups have come together for the "Merrickville-Wolford Stands with Ukraine" initiative. We have wrapped...
Enthusiasm High with Runners and Volunteers!
by Chuck MacInnis
Run Merrickville 2019 has come and gone, and organizers are once again thrilled with the turnout, despite the low temperatures and periodic...
A message from Mayor Struthers
I would like to particularly acknowledge and thank all of the residents of Merrickville-Wolford. As a result of your commitment to self-isolating, social distancing,...
Arrival of Second Family from Syria
from the Rideau Bridge to Canada Executive
After months of delays due to Covid-19, the second Syrian family sponsored by Rideau Bridge to Canada is...
Council looks forward to new year at last Council meeting of 2020
Merrickville-Wolford Council held its last meeting of the year last week, with Mayor Doug Struthers wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas.
There were a...
Local author publishes collection of Emily Carr quotes
A local author has published a collection of Emily Carr quotes, just in time for the 150 anniversary of Emily Carr’s birthdate.
As an...
History Buffs Concert
by Chuck MacInnis
Over 40 people attended a successful 2-hour concert on September 9, on the front lawn of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. The concert...
Communities celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day
Members of the Franco-Ontarian community gathered at both municipal centres, in North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford, last Wednesday to raise the Franco-Ontarian flag in celebration...