2016 Holiday Train Coming to Merrickville

2016 Holiday Train Coming to Merrickville

The CP Holiday Train is crossing the country for it’s 18th year and once again it will be stopping in Merrickville.  The purpose of the train is to raise money, food and awareness for local food banks and food shelves.  It arrives in town November 27, 2016 at...
50th Anniversary Celebration

50th Anniversary Celebration

October 1st, 2016 – Mayor David Nash joined staff, parents and students of Merrickville Public School in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the school.  He and school principal Tanya Preston planted a maple tree to commemorate the occasion.  The tree was...
Canal Pursuit 2016

Canal Pursuit 2016

On Thursday 22 September 2016 3 Merrickville residents joined Clay Williams on his Canal Pursuit for Mental Health. Sally MacInnis, Susan Moizer and Andrew Moizer Joined Clay to offer encouragement and companionship on his quest to raise awareness for mental health....
Paramedic Ride 2016

Paramedic Ride 2016

The Paramedic Ride cyclists stopped in Merrickville Monday, 19 September 2016 on their ride from Toronto to Ottawa. Lori Urquhart, a Merrickville resident and paramedic, joined the team for the leg from Kingston to Ottawa. They stopped in Merrickville to regroup and...
Canada Day

Canada Day

Among the highlights of the Canada Day celebration in Merrickville-Wolford was the parade. Participants gathered at the Hilltop Manor Nursing Home and paraded to the Blockhouse Park. This year’s parade featured the RCMP Pipe Band. Following the parade there were...