Author Archives: Derrick Scott

Could The OPP Be Regionally Managed In The Future - Councils Hope So
The Council of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet supports a resolution from Clarence-Rockland asking the United Counties of Prescott-Russell to study the feasibility of regional management of OPP...
Derrick Scott Jan 19, 2026

Saturday Fire In Warehouse In Champlain Township
A fire broke out early Saturday morning in a commercial warehouse located on Route 34, in the Township of Champlain. Firefighters from Vankleek Hill and L'Orignal responded at approximately 6:05 a.m. ...
Derrick Scott Jan 19, 2026 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com

Francophonie Banquet's Future Is Up In The Air
Threatened with disappearance, the Prescott-Russell Francophonie Banquet has been at a standstill since 2023 due to costs considered too high. ACFO Prescott-Russell, which is responsible for the event...
Derrick Scott Jan 19, 2026

Parking Restriction Remains In Effect In Clarence-Rockland
The City of Clarence-Rockland reminds residents that the winter parking restrictions remain un effect until April 1, meaning no parking on any street between 1:00 am-7:00 am to allow for snow removal ...
Derrick Scott Jan 14, 2026 alessandro0770 / Depositphotos.com

Over $5,000 Raised For Sweet Livia & Her Family
Clarence-Rockland and beyond rallied around a brave little girl and her family over the weekend at the Clarence Creek Arena. The Optimist Club of Clarence Creek hosted a fundraiser spaghetti supper fo...
Derrick Scott Jan 14, 2026

Hawkesbury Council Approves Emergency Contract
Hawkesbury Town Council has approved an emergency contract to add a fourth filtration system to the drinking water treatment plant in order not to lose a $3.8 million provincial grant. The work must m...
Derrick Scott Jan 14, 2026 andrei_77 / Depositphotos.com

Belanger Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gives Back To The Food Bank
The Belanger family has been in the automotive industry for more than 50 years and has always given back to the communities that they serve. Since arriving in Clarence-Rockland over 10 years ago Belan...
Derrick Scott Jan 13, 2026

SD&G OPP Investigate Serious ATV Accident
The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious collision in North Stormont Township. On Sunday, January 11, 2026, shortly befo...
Derrick Scott Jan 12, 2026

Alto Rail Public Consultation Is Coming To Vankleek Hill
A public consultation on the Alto high-speed rail project will be held on January 29 at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre. Announced in December by the federal government, the first section will conn...
Derrick Scott Jan 12, 2026

Did You Buy A Lotto Ticket In Prescott-Russell - Check It - Just In Case
Someone in Prescott-Russell is a whole lot richer! Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says the winning ticket for Friday's $55-million Lotto Max jackpot was sold somewhere in the United Counties o...
Derrick Scott Jan 10, 2026