Obituaries
Obituary: Jean Presley
Jean Presley (née McNairn) was born April 18, 1916 and died at Wellington House Long Term Care Home in Prescott on Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was 103. She is survived by her daughter Lynn […]
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Obituaries
Obituary: Fred Harper
Suddenly at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 11, 2019, Fred Harper of Morrisburg, age 73. Loving husband of Linda Harper (nee Douglas). Loving father of Jason of Ottawa and Natasha McMurray (Rob […]
News
Accident closes County Road 2 west of Iroquois
IROQUOIS – A stretch of County Road 2 west of Iroquois is closed presently after a two vehicle accident occurred this afternoon (July 14). Police say that at approximately 1:55 p.m., a passenger vehicle traveling […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Nelda Brown
On July 10, 2019, Nelda Brown (nee Fader) left her family and friends to be with the love of her life. Beloved wife of the late Ambert Brown for over 80 years. Loving mother of […]
Opinion
Editorial: Trash solutions from afar
South Dundas continues to grapple with the ongoing landfill issue looking for a long-term solution. Already, one landfill site has been closed, while the second has only a few years left at best. While council […]
News
This week in The Leader – July 10, 2019 edition
This week in The Leader: Potential property sell-off pondered; Underwater clean up crew dives into Morrisburg waters; Youth engagement survey elicits over 100 responses; Kraft-Parmalat deal finalized; Mayor for a day contest now open to […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Lee Shaver
Peacefully at the Winchester & District Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Lee Shaver of Iroquois at the age of 88. Dearly beloved husband of Jean Shaver (nee Ridsdale). Loving father of Sandra Lee […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Gerard Backes
At the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 6, 2019, Gerry Backes of Williamsburg, age 81. Loving husband of Claire Backes (nee Riopelle) for 60 years. Loving father of Louise Vachon of Morrisburg, Lynn […]
Opinion
Editorial: Infrastructure time bomb
As this region celebrates the 60th anniversary of the official opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway system, communities along the river face an uncertain and costly obstacle to their financial and infrastructure stability. Iroquois, Morrisburg, […]
News
This week in The Leader – July 3, 2019 edition
This week in The Leader: Royal commemoration celebration; Good-bye and good luck: Seaway’s Class of 2019; Late, but delicious, start to the 2019 strawberry season; New dollar store opens in Iroquois; Infrastructure time bomb; Farce […]