Author Archives: Derrick Scott

Casselman Residents Asked To Remain Vigilant
The Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a series of break and enters that have occurred in the Casselman area over the past few weeks. These incidents have primar...
Derrick Scott Sep 22, 2025

New Property Tax Subclass For Multi-Family Buildings
The mayor of Russell, Mike Tarnowski, is proposing that the United Counties of Prescott-Russell adopt a new property tax subclass for multi-family buildings. This measure would provide tax relief only...
Derrick Scott Sep 22, 2025

H.G.H. Foundation Receives $10,000 Donation
The Hawkesbury General Hospital Foundation has received a $10,000 donation from the new owners of Hawkesbury Toyota, Peter and Philip McLean and Gabriel Gagnon. Already active in philanthropy in other...
Derrick Scott Sep 22, 2025

Fatal Collision East Of St. Albert
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Route 900 East outside of St-Albert, which led to the temporary closure of the road in both directions between Route 800 East ...
Derrick Scott Sep 20, 2025

Embrun Women's March Attracts Over 100 Participants
The Embrun Women's March, organized by the Novas Centre and the Township of Russell, brought together more than 150 people on Wednesday evening in the spirit of solidarity and the fight against violen...
Derrick Scott Sep 20, 2025

Ward Voting System Remains In Place In Alfred-Plantagenet
The elected officials of Alfred and Plantagenet have decided to maintain the ward voting system for the 2026 municipal elections, rejecting the idea of a general or hybrid election. The majority of co...
Derrick Scott Sep 19, 2025

Mosquitoes In The Area Test Positive For West Nile Virus
The EOHU confirms that a new batch of mosquitoes in the area has tested positive for West Nile virus, one month after an initial detection. No human cases have been reported this summer, but Dr. Paul ...
Derrick Scott Sep 19, 2025

New Cooler System At Glengarry Sports Palace To Cost $230,000
North Glengarry Council has received a report confirming the failure of the cooler at Glengarry Sports Palace, which is critical to ice making. Installed in 2010, the equipment is deemed irreparable a...
Derrick Scott Sep 19, 2025

Impaired Charges Pressed After An Almost Hit On Accident - Impaired In The Nation
Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two motorists for impaired driving. On Monday, September 15, at approximately 1:05 p.m., officers responde...
Derrick Scott Sep 18, 2025

Lack Of Support For Casselman To Attract Doctors
The mayor of Casselman, Genevive Lajoie, took advantage of the AMO's annual convention to denounce the provincial formula that makes the municipality ineligible for rural subsidies to attract and reta...
Derrick Scott Sep 18, 2025