Valoris holds open house at new multi-service centre in Embrun

Valoris holds open house at new multi-service centre in Embrun

Valoris held an open house at its new location in Embrun on June 1, as the final step in the implementation of the new facility. The centre will be replacing the Valoris office in Casselman and will offer services including psychosocial interventions, different types...
Smith-in at the pioneer museum

Smith-in at the pioneer museum

The Glengarry Pioneer Museum in Dunvegan hosted a “Smith-in” on Saturday, June 3. Despite overcast weather, visitors came and watched demonstrations from local blacksmiths, including Patrick Taylor of Two Hammers, perused goods for sale by vendors, and...
Spring fling in Grenville

Spring fling in Grenville

On Sunday, June 4, a Spring Fling fundraiser was held at the Grenville Community Centre. Hosted by Laurentian High School’s graduating class of 1975, it was to raise money for a $1,000 scholarship. The organizers were Betty Cousins, Eric Rainey, Brian Clark and...
Man seen paddling small boat missing on river

Man seen paddling small boat missing on river

On Thursday, at about 4:20 p.m., police were in the area of Parker Island, near Rockland, searching for a man who was last seen adrift on a boat on the Ottawa River. They say an unidentified man was seen taking an aluminum boat from the shoreline after getting off the...
Together at last: sheep farmers and artisans

Together at last: sheep farmers and artisans

By Lynn Macnab  Weaving together wool-working artisans and sheep producers is something Laurie Maus, District 10 chair for the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OSMA), feels will benefit both industries. The district’s first ever Wool Day held May 27 at the Glengarry...