Diana Fisher

"The Farmer's Wife" reports local news and hosts The Afternoon Drive show at 97.5 Juice FM.

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Survey shows need for rural transportation service in Leeds Grenville

“Every Kid in our Communities” Leeds Grenville has conducted a survey on local transportation needs. Twenty-three percent of those residents surveyed report difficulty in accessing things like medical and community...

Engineer It! Going Green at Kemptville Youth Centre July 20-21

There are still a few spots to fill in the local summer program of “Engineer It! Going Green.” This is a two-day program for girls aged six to thirteen. In...

1st Annual Harry Pratt Memorial BBQ at Tallman Truck Centre today

The 1st Annual Harry Pratt Memorial BBQ takes place today at the new Tallman Truck Centre location. Harry Pratt was a big cheerleader and supporter of the Kemptville District...

Clark applauds local families for efforts to restore autism services

Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark is praising local families with children affected by autism for the key role they played in this week’s announcement that the government will restore treatment...

CAO Brian Carre back on Kemptville College Renewal file

North Grenville CAO Brian Carré will once again lead the Kemptville College renewal project. Carré has been involved throughout the process to acquire the college property but Forbes Symon, director...

Counties Council prepares to bring local issues to provincial conference

United Counties Council and staff are preparing a list of local concerns to present to Ministry officials at the upcoming Association of Municipalities conference in Windsor. Council has highlighted...

Brockville woman robbed by overnight intruder

Brockville Police are warning the public to keep their windows and doors locked overnight after a local woman woke up to find her purse and personal items stolen. Police...

Brockville Rowing Club stars make National Junior Rowing Team

Two Brockville students have made the Canadian National Junior Rowing Team. Nick Everett, a Grade 12 student at Brockville Collegiate Institute, will represent Canada in double sculls at the World...

Commitee formed on strategic planning for Merrickville-Wolford

A committee has been formed to steer strategic planning for Merrickville-Wolford. The committee includes two members of Council with representation...

Local students visit Prescott OPP detachment

Grenville County OPP welcomed some very special guests to the Prescott Detachment this week. On Tuesday, thirty-five grade one...

Plan your cross-border trip with the CanBorder App and CBSA

Canada Border Services Agency is reminding cross-border travelers to plan ahead for a smooth trip this summer. Check border...

Seaway Surge Peewees wrap up an exciting weekend

After getting off to a rough start on Friday at the Montreal Rockies Invitational Tournament, the peewee Surge baseball...

Council to hear Auditor’s Report at tonight’s meeting

At their meeting tonight, North Grenville council will vote on matters surrounding the proposed off-leash dog park. Council will...

Roads in city core remain closed this week

If you’re planning a trip into the city for anything this week, remember road closures are  still in place...

Truck driver loses wheels, drives for another 60k on 401

A 65-year-old truck driver has been fined after his tractor trailer lost a set of tires on the 401....

Family donates $2,000 to Kemptville Wildcats Baseball in memory of local man

Ted Cooper, who enjoyed pitching in Little League in Ottawa South, would be proud to see his grandson (Pictured) continuing...
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Latest News

Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service Chief to retire

Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service Chief Jeff Carrs is set to call it a career.

KDH CEO says investigation into what led to code grey underway

The Chief Executive Officer of the Kemptville District Hospital says if there's a silver lining to the code grey called earlier it's week it's that they will be better prepared next time

Edwardsburgh Cardinal looking for applicants for boards and committees

Edwardsburgh Cardinal residents are getting a chance to have a direct say on their community

Burritt’s Rapids Tip-To-Tip Trail to close temporarily for maintenance

The Burritt's Rapids Tip-To-Tip Trail is set to close for a few weeks

Update: Normal operations resume at Kemptville District Hospital

Kemptville District Hospital says patient care has been impacted by the power outages that knocked out multiple systems
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