News Archives - My Prescott Now https://www.myprescottnow.com/news/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:07:07 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Here’s what’s happening for Friday, April 26th: https://www.myprescottnow.com/38004/news/heres-whats-happening-for-friday-april-26th-2/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:07:07 +0000 https://www.myprescottnow.com/?p=38004

Here's what's happening in Prescott:
St.Mark Catholic School in Prescott is holding a Mother's Day mini floral workshop.
It's scheduled for Thursday, May 9 at the school and students will be making mini bouquets to bring home for Mother's Day.
The school's Facebook page has more information.
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You have the opportunity to be a part of the Merrickville-Wolford community.
Several boards and committees currently have vacant positions including the Police Services Board and the Community Wellness and Environmental Advisory Committee.
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m.
More details can be found on the village's Facebook page.
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A public meeting is planned for next month for the Village of Merrickville-Wolford.
It's on proposed changes to building department fees.
It's scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, and can be viewed both in-person and online.
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The Iroquois Matilda Lions are hosting a Spring Pancake Breakfast.
It's scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at St.Paul's Presbyterian Church.
Donations of $10 for adults and $6 for children will be collected.

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Here's what's happening in Prescott:
There's a garden sale at Maynard Public School in Prescott next month.
It's scheduled for May 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It's organized by the school's Grade 2/3 class.
The class is looking for donations of seeds, both opened or unopened packages, and plants.
Seed donations are being accepted until May 10 while plants are being collected until May 15.
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The South Edwardsburgh Public School's parent council is hosting a Mayfest community fundraising event.
Organizers say it's scheduled for this Saturday at the school in Johnstown.
Activities include carnival-style games with prizes, balloon animals, face painting, BBQ, and plant sales.
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A community volunteer income tax clinic is scheduled for Saturday in Iroquis.
It's taking place at the Royal Canadian Legion on Dundas Street from 10 a.m. to noon.
It's a free service for individuals and families with modest incomes.
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The South Grenville Guild of Fine Art is hosting their Spring Splash Art Show this weekend.
It's scheduled to be hosted at the Royal Canadian Legion on Henry Street West.
Admission is free and you can stop in starting Friday at 7 p.m. to see the finest works of the local arts community.

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Here's what's happening in Prescott:
The Youth Work and Wellness Fair is scheduled for May 7 at South Grenville District High School.
It's running from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with an evening session from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Organizers say the event will help students and parents connect with local resources about community agencies and employers.
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The South Grenville Food Bank is thanking the local fire department for holding a food drive last month.
They say the drive, put on by the Leeds and Grenville Fire Department, brought in a total of 3,765 pounds of food amounting to a total value of $4872.
They say we are all feeling the crunch these days and a little help goes a long way.
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Registration is now open for the 2024 Terry Fox Run in Prescott.
It's scheduled to take place on September 15 and begins at the Kinsmen Ampitheatre.
You can go to the Terry Fox Foundation website to sign up.
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It's National Immunization Week.
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says this year's theme "Protect your future, get immunized."
They say it's a reminder of the power of vaccines in preventing illness and severe symptoms and keeping vaccine-preventable diseases from resurfacing in our communities.

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Here's what's happening in Prescott:
The Town of Prescott is teaming up with the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal and the Township of Augusta to try to improve the area's water and wastewater services.
The three are joining together on a joint $38 million infrastructure funding application to the provincial government's Housing-Enabling Water System Fund.
If successful, the investment will improve water and wastewater services for our residents and free up capacity to add up to 1,550 new homes in Prescott and Augusta.
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The Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit is sending out the last call for submissions for their Oral Health Month activity.
Parents and kids from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 are invited to work together to submit a drawing or painting showing who is on their child's oral health team.
You can learn more on the health unit's website and the deadline to enter is May 1st.
April is Oral Health Month.
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The Morrisburg and District Lion's Club is working to help protect the planet.
Twice a year, they pick up trash along Highway 2 to Church Road.
Last year, they say they filled over 20 bags of roadside garbage and they add they will be back at it again early next month.
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Thousand Islands Secondary School Treasure Chest in Brockville is looking for formal wear donations.
The prom dresses that are collected will be given to students who need them.
You can learn more on the school's Facebook page.

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]]> Stretch of westbound Highway 401 near Prescott reopens after truck rollover https://www.myprescottnow.com/37979/news/stretch-of-westbound-highway-401-near-prescott-reopens-after-truck-rollover/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:45:56 +0000 https://www.myprescottnow.com/?p=37979

A stretch of Highway 401 westbound near Prescott has now reopened following an early morning transport truck rollover.
Officials with Augusta Fire Rescue say first responders were called out to the highway, around 10 kilometers from Prescott, around 3:30 Monday morning.
They say the truck was carrying wood, the driver was extricated from the truck and treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The highway reopened in the area shortly after 10 a.m. Monday.

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Here's what's happening in Prescott:

The Spencerville Legion is hosting an Anniversary Luncheon this Sunday.
It's free for veterans to attend and others can reserve their tickets by calling the Legion.
Past Presidents and Legion dignitaries will also attend.
It's happening at the Legion at noon on Sunday with lunch served at 1 p.m.
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You're being reminded that the deadline for registering to play in the Prescott and District Soccer Association is fast approaching.
It's on May 9th and registrations after that date will be $90.
The season is expected to run from mid-May until the end of July.
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Health officials are urging you to protect yourself from ticks if you're participating in a community clean-up.
The Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit says you should apply a repellant with DEET.
You should also wear light-colored clothing, tuck your pants in your socks, and wear fully enclosed shoes.
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The Leeds Grenville 2024 basketball camp is set for July.
Taking place from July 22nd to July 26th, the camp is for ages 5 through 14.
More details can be found on Facebook.

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Here's what's happening in Prescott:
A free dental clinic for kids is happening at the end of the month in Edwardsburgh Cardinal.
It's part of a play-and-learn event happening on April 25th at the Ingredion Centre.
Children will receive a free dental screening and parents can get information about caring for their child's teeth and mouth.
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The Mallorytown Village Fair is looking for vendors, demonstrators and exhibitors.
The event, in its 13th year, is taking place on August 24th at Tony Kall Park.
More information can be found on Facebook.
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Community Food Share is looking for volunteers to assist with routes in Iroquois, Morrisburg, and Winchester for their annual Fill-A-Bag food drive.
Organizers say they are hoping to find some volunteers who can spare a few hours on two consecutive Saturday afternoons in May.
They say by lending a hand, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of Community Food Share’s 7th Annual Fill-A-Bag Food Drive.
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The Augusta Township Public Library is holding a Plant and Book Sale.
It's happening on May 25th at the library in Brockville.
You can learn more on the library's website.

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Here's what's happening in Prescott:

Sherwood Park Manor in Prescott is holding an upcoming fundraiser.
The Snoezelen Room Fundraiser Barbecue is taking place on Thursday, May 2nd.
It runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and tickets are $25.
Tickets are available in the front office at the manor.
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The North Grenville Spring Home and Trade Show is coming up next month.
It's taking place on April 26th and 27th at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville.
Organizers say registered vendor information packages will be released over the next week.
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You can nominate a business, citizen, or volunteer for the upcoming 2024 Community Awards in Prescott.
Awards will be handed out to the Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year.
The deadline for applying is Friday.
More details can be found on the town's website.
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CSE Consulting in Prescott is reminding you that they have a Service Canada Outreach Program.
On the first Thursday of every month, a Service Canada representative is in the office from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to assist you with all of your Service Canada needs.
You can book your appointment ahead of time by contacting the business.

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Here's what's happening in Prescott:

Registration is now open for Summer Day Camp in Edwardsburgh Cardinal. Four two-week sessions are being offered for children ages 5 to 12 at both the South Edwardsburgh Community Centre and the Ingredion Centre. Each session includes swimming lessons and the camp runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information can be found on the township's Facebook page.

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The Hazel Wallace Annual Plant sale is coming up next month in Prescott.
It's taking place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 18th at St.John's Anglican Church.
Organizers say there will also be a rummage sale taking place at the event.
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The Municipality of North Grenville is apologizing for technical difficulties experienced during the County Road 43 public engagement livestreaming event.
They say they regret any inconvenience this may have caused and add they are in the process of organizing a virtual meeting to hear questions and feedback.
In the meantime, they say they have made the presentation from the session available online.
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The Spring Market is coming up in Spencerville.
It's taking place at the Spencerville Arena this Sunday and admission is free.
Organizers say there will be over forty local vendors.
It runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Here's what's happening in Prescott:
The deadline is quickly approaching for submissions for the MyView Youth Film Festival.
If you're between 10 and 24 and live in Eastern Ontario you can submit a movie for the festival that showcases films about the local community.
You can go to the festival's website for more information, the deadline to submit a film is May 1st.
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You're being invited to chip in and help out with the 2024 Community Cleanup in Prescott.
Earth Day is next Monday and the Provincial Day of Action on Litter is May 14th.
You can take part in a community cleanup initiative from April 22nd to May 14th.
More details on how you can help out are on the town's website.
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Spencerville TNR is holding an upcoming Feline First Aid and CPR Course.
The event, taking place on May 18th, is a fundraiser for the nonprofit group.
You can learn how to take your cat's vitals, what you're supposed to do if your cat is choking, and how to perform CPR on your cat in a crisis. You can learn more on the Hoofnwoof website.
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The Prescott Fire Department is celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
They are thanking their fire rescue volunteer members and all volunteer firefighters across the region for their dedication to their communities.

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