Author Archives: Derrick Scott
United Counties Of SDG To Hold Meeting To Discuss Roadside Tree Planting Program
The United Counties of SDG will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting with agricultural federations in early 2026 to discuss the roadside tree planting program. South Glengarry has asked for a pause i...
Nov 21, 2025
SD&G United Counties Say Municipalities Should Decide Future Of Conservation Authorities
SDG's United Counties Council believes that municipalities should decide the future of conservation authorities, as they are the main funders of conservation authorities. Bill 68 proposes to merge the...
Nov 21, 2025
MP Giovanna Mingarelli Working With Food Banks Responding To Food Insecurity
Federal MP Giovanna Mingarelli acknowledges that the rising cost of living is hitting Prescott-Russell-Cumberland hard, especially in rural areas. She highlighted Budget 2025 measures to reduce costs,...
Nov 21, 2025
Call To Local Artists/Artisans
The City of Clarence-Rockland invites local artists and artisans to apply for the 2026 Art Exhibition at the Clarence-Rockland Gallery, located at the Recreational and Cultural Complex (YMCA). Exhibit...
Nov 20, 2025
Construction Is Underway For New Seniors Residence In Clarence-Rockland
In Clarence-Rockland, the construction of Chteau 632, a new residential project for independent seniors on Laurier Street, was officially launched last week. The building will have 20 rental units wit...
Nov 20, 2025
Embrun Water Tower Out Of Commission Until Next Spring
The Embrun water tower will remain out of service until spring 2026 after an inspection revealed significant structural failures. The Township of Russell is accelerating the tendering process to begin...
Nov 20, 2025
Saint-Albert Community Centre Repair Cost: $250,000 - It Could Be Relocated
The Saint-Albert Community Group presented the results of a survey confirming the attachment of citizens to their community centre, which is threatened with closure in 2026. The building is considered...
Nov 20, 2025
Glengarry Memorial Hospital Hopes To Attract Quebec Doctors
The Glengarry Memorial Hospital in Alexandria hopes to attract Quebec doctors who are concerned about Bill 2, which will reduce their compensation and tie part of their salary to performance targets a...
Nov 20, 2025
Deceased Individual Located In Clarence-Rockland Fire
Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a fire at an apartment building in Clarence-Rockland. On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approxima...
Nov 19, 2025
Careless Driving Charge Laid After Two Vehicle Collision Near Hawkesbury
One motorist has been charged after a two-vehicle collision near Hawkesbury. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, shortly before 6:30 p.m., officers with the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial ...
Nov 19, 2025