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Kruze into Spencerville this weekend

The Annual 416 Art Kruze will be held this weekend, June 23-24, 2018.

Ten questions with April Wine's Brian Greenway

The Journal speaks with April Wine's Brian Greenway as the legendary band prepares for a Brockville tour date.

Greenergy fueling growth in South Grenville area

Greenergy has announced the building of a new rail-to-road fuel supply terminal in Johnstown. The new investment will be an instrumental step in increasing local fuel supply to the region.

Journal hosts writing contest

After an overwhelming response to last year's initial competition, The Prescott Journal is hosting a second annual fiction-writing contest looking for the best tales of torment, terror and trepidation in South Grenville.

Journal hosts writing contest

After an overwhelming response to last year's initial competition, The Prescott Journal is hosting a second annual fiction-writing contest looking for the best tales of torment, terror and trepidation in South Grenville.

Local News

Local student mentoring program enters third year

Local student mentoring program enters third year

Girl Talk is a non-profit organization that provides a leadership opportunity for high school girls to mentor middle grade girls to help deal with the triumph and trials of the early teenage years. Part of their mission statement is "the bonds and lessons learned in Girl Talk meetings are something the girls will carry with them wherever they go in life". This program will be entering its third year this September.

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Greenergy fueling growth in South Grenville area

Greenergy fueling growth in South Grenville area

Greenergy has announced the building of a new rail-to-road fuel supply terminal in Johnstown. The new investment will be an instrumental step in increasing local fuel supply to the region.

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Rotary Club continues to support the Prescott community

Rotary Club continues to support the Prescott community

The Rotary Club of Prescott may be no longer, but Prescott remains very much a part of the Rotary family.

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Town of Prescott Appoints Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer

Town of Prescott Appoints Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer

(PRESCOTT) The Town of Prescott is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Armstrong to the position of Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer effective May 31, 2018.

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Town of Prescott CAO Announces Retirement

Town of Prescott CAO Announces Retirement

Town of Prescott CAO Announces Retirement

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Canadian Coast Guard recruiting trainees for Marine Communications and Traffic Services in Prescott

Canadian Coast Guard recruiting trainees for Marine Communications and Traffic Services in Prescott

The Canadian Coast Guard is hiring! Anyone with an interest in a marine career and who wants to work ashore may be interested in pursuing this opportunity as a Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Officer.

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Coffee to go!

Coffee to go!

"Roll up the rim" winner Kevin Saunders of Iroquois accepts the keys to a new Honda Civic from Shawn and Lisa Lockett, owners of the Prescott Tim Horton's.

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Clark supports Habitat's plan to expand home ownership

Clark supports Habitat's plan to expand home ownership

(QUEEN'S PARK) - Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark has asked the Minister of Housing if he will support a proposal by Habitat for Humanity Ontario to make the dream of home ownership a reality for more families.

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Plane crash on Froom Road

Plane crash on Froom Road

Froom Road, just east of Cardinal, was buzzing with first-responders late Tuesday morning.

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CSE job fair brings together job seekers and employers

CSE job fair brings together job seekers and employers

The welcoming and expert staff at Prescott's CSE Consulting - (l-r) Rod Palmer, Kelly MacGregor, Shelly Byrne and Julie Marshall - are ready and able to help anybody in the area looking for work and employers looking for new hires.

JOURNAL PHOTO/DE VRIES

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Sports

Rangers down Jets, move on to face Vikings

Rangers down Jets, move on to face Vikings

After defeating Metcalfe on Wednesday night, the South Grenville Rangers will open the best-of-seven quarterfinals against the first-place Papineau Vikings, Saturday night in Prescott. Saturday night will also provide local fans another opportunity to pick up a set of 2017-18 Ranger collector cards in exchange for a non-perishable food donation.

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Rangers excite crowd with playoff victory

Rangers excite crowd with playoff victory

South Grenville Ranger forward Brad Douesnard faces-off against his Metcalfe counterpart as linemate Devon Miller looks on. The Rangers shut out the visiting Jets 3-0 Monday night in Prescott.

JOURNAL PHOTO/MARTELLE

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Rangers open playoffs Monday - hockey card night

Rangers open playoffs Monday - hockey card night

Monday night will also offer Ranger fans the opportunity to pick up a set of collector hockey cards. The cards will be available in exchange for donations of non-perishable foods or cash. Everything collected will be given to the South Grenville Food Bank.

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Rangers lose OT thriller in the Lion's den

Rangers lose OT thriller in the Lion's den

South Grenville goalie Lee Spurgeon came to play...but even the stellar play of the Ranger netminder was not quite enough Saturday night in Morrisburg.

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Matthew Markell strikes gold in Vancouver

Matthew Markell strikes gold in Vancouver

Matthew Markell on the podium in Vancouver after his gold medal win.

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Community the biggest winner at Prescott Winter Cup Classic

Community the biggest winner at Prescott Winter Cup Classic

The Town of Prescott hosted their 2nd Annual 'Prescott Winter Cup Classic' on Saturday, January 6, 2018. The adult fundraising hockey tournament directs the funds to South Grenville Minor Hockey Association, to provide assistance to area youth who find finances a barrier to the sport.

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Community News

Spencerville fair royalty is calling for contestants.

Spencerville fair royalty is calling for contestants.

On Friday, September 7, 2018 the Drummond Building in Spencerville will play host to the crowning of the 2018 Spencerville Fair Royalty. Organizers of the annual event are asking anyone who is in Leeds, Grenville, Stormont or Dundas counties, and would be interested in registering, to please check out the Spencerville Fair Royalty page at www.spencervillefair.ca or email [email protected].

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The Judges are coming!

The Judges are coming!

The Town of Prescott is pleased to announce their participation in the 2018 National Edition of Communities in Bloom.

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Community support a breath of fresh air

Community support a breath of fresh air

One local family will soon be breathing much easier thanks to an overwhelming outpouring of support from the community and donors online.

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Boschman and Sens Alumni looking forward to return trip to Prescott

Boschman and Sens Alumni looking forward to return trip to Prescott

Laurie Boschman was one of the many Ottawa Senators Alumni members who took part in the first Leo Boivin Sens Alumni Game in Prescott.. Boschman and the Sens Alumni return to Prescott Wed., March 21.

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Fort Wellington restoration to begin with palisade removal

Fort Wellington restoration to begin with palisade removal

The first phase of rehabilitation work of the fortifications at Fort Wellington National Historic Site will begin this spring.

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Adrian Wynands recipient of 2018 Grenville Federation of Agriculture Award of Merit

Adrian Wynands with the painting he received as recipient of 2018 Grenville Federation of Agriculture Award of Merit.  LYNN MACNAB PHOTO
Adrian Wynands with the painting he received as recipient of 2018 Grenville Federation of Agriculture Award of Merit. LYNN MACNAB PHOTO

Adrian Wynands recipient of 2018 Grenville Federation of Agriculture Award of Merit

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Cardinal churches ready to host annual dinner Saturday

Cardinal churches ready to host annual dinner Saturday

Cardinal churches ready to host annual dinner Saturday

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SGDHS staff and students set to ice local OPP

SGDHS staff and students set to ice local OPP

The local OPP will be playing a hockey game against South Grenville District High School students and staff on Wednesday, February 28. The game will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the Leo Boivin Community Centre.

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Wild game dinner in support local refugees

Wild game dinner in support local refugees

Wild game dinner in support local refugees at Prescott Legion

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Lifestyle

Kruze into Spencerville this weekend

Kruze into Spencerville this weekend

The Annual 416 Art Kruze will be held this weekend, June 23-24, 2018.

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Ten questions with April Wine's Brian Greenway

April Wine, seen here headlining at the Spencerville Fair, will perform at the 1000 Islands Regatta on June 29.  JOURNAL PHOTO/FRASER
April Wine, seen here headlining at the Spencerville Fair, will perform at the 1000 Islands Regatta on June 29. JOURNAL PHOTO/FRASER

The Journal speaks with April Wine's Brian Greenway as the legendary band prepares for a Brockville tour date.

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Journal hosts writing contest

The Journal's 2nd annual Scary Story Contest will be included as part of the 2018 Prescott Zombie Walk. JOURNAL PHOTO/MARTELLE
The Journal's 2nd annual Scary Story Contest will be included as part of the 2018 Prescott Zombie Walk. JOURNAL PHOTO/MARTELLE

After an overwhelming response to last year's initial competition, The Prescott Journal is hosting a second annual fiction-writing contest looking for the best tales of torment, terror and trepidation in South Grenville.

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Journal hosts writing contest

The Journal's 2nd annual Scary Story Contest will be included as part of the 2018 Prescott Zombie Walk. JOURNAL PHOTO/MARTELLE
The Journal's 2nd annual Scary Story Contest will be included as part of the 2018 Prescott Zombie Walk. JOURNAL PHOTO/MARTELLE

After an overwhelming response to last year's initial competition, The Prescott Journal is hosting a second annual fiction-writing contest looking for the best tales of torment, terror and trepidation in South Grenville.

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Musicfest Brewfest set for Saturday, May 19

Local entertainer Mark Bergman will be returning to the Windmill Brewery on May 19 as part of their 2018 season-opening event. JOURNAL PHOTO/MARTELLE
Local entertainer Mark Bergman will be returning to the Windmill Brewery on May 19 as part of their 2018 season-opening event. JOURNAL PHOTO/MARTELLE

Windmill Brewery re-opens their pavilion for another season of entertainment on May 19.

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Bluegrass growing again is South Grenville this weekend

Bluegrass growing again is South Grenville this weekend

The annual South Grenville Bluegrass Festival is set to flood the Drummond Building and the Spencerville Fairgrounds with its lively brand of entertainment August 16-19.

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Modern Motherhood - Mummy Voices LIVE is sure to inspire with some serious mom truth bombs

Modern Motherhood - Mummy Voices LIVE is sure to inspire with some serious mom truth bombs

This Saturday, May 5 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Brockville Public Library, moms will come together en masse and tell the truth about their experiences of modern motherhood.

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Singing the praises of a local guitar maker

Bernie Coville displays one of the guitars made at his Johnstown workshop. JOURNAL PHOTO/MARTELLE
Bernie Coville displays one of the guitars made at his Johnstown workshop. JOURNAL PHOTO/MARTELLE

Bernie Coville's passion for stringed instruments started at an early age

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Trooper added to Live lineup

Trooper added to Live lineup

Trooper added to Live lineup

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Yuk Yuks returns to Prescott

Yuk Yuks returns to Prescott

Yuk Yuks returns to Prescott

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