Road crews are still busy clearing the routes in wake of the big storm.

Municipal taxes North Glengarry will be frozen after council approved the 2019 budget Monday.

The township will collect $5,831,033 for municipal purposes.

For every tax dollar that property owners pay, 38% is paid to the municipality, 43% goes to the County and 19% is transferred to school board taxes. The tax rate by-law will be presented to Council once both the County and school board rates have been confirmed.

As the snow continues to fall, we are closing The News office today, February 13.

See you tomorrow and stay safe.

Alexandria's 200th birthday party kicked off Saturday with a gala where about 250 guests toasted the milestone. Great memories, vintage photos, a theme song and fashions from the past were just some of the highlights of the evening. Details in the February 13 edition of The News.

Kevin Lalonde has been dismissed as South Glengarry's chief building officer.

The often criticized staff member was let go following a special private session February 4.

His departure comes on the heels of CAO Bryan Brown's dismissal.

Three truck drivers were injured early Tuesday morning when three tractor-trailers collided on Highway 401 in South Glengarry.

One trucker suffered serious non-life-threatening injuries while two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash occurred between mile marker 825 and mile marker 814.

The preliminary investigation has indicated that at 12:21 a.m., a tractor-trailer was travelling westbound on Highway 401 when, for reasons under investigation, was struck from behind by another westbound tractor-trailer. A third tractor-trailer struck the rear of the second tractor-trailer.

The Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police detachment continues to investigate with the assistance of OPP Traffic Collision Investigators.

Duncan in the race Eric Duncan dropped by The News today to discuss with editor Steven Warburton his plans to seek the Conservative nomination in Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry.

Read the interview in our Feb. 6 edition.

"Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a dream of serving my community and my country in the House of Commons." So says Eric Duncan in announcing his bid to succeed Guy Lauzon as Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MP.

Off-duty North Glengarry firefighter Tristan Shannon rescued two people from a burning vehicle January 25 on Highway 417 near Vars.

Two people were struggling to get out of the car when he arrived on the scene.

After he helped them out of the burning vehicle, he dialed 9-1-1.

"Without the training I received as a firefighter, I wouldn't have known how fast the situation could escalate," he says.

Former North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan seems poised to announce his bid to succeed Guy Lauzon.

He is expected to make an announcement shortly.

Agriculture and AgriFood Minister Lawrence MacAulay, and Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Francis Drouin, were at Ferme Geranik on Monday to announce an investment of up to $2.7 million to support Dairy Farmers of Canada's program to enhance public trust in dairy production through the continuation and implementation of its quality assurance program, proAction, and an environmental sustainability strategy.

"Dairy farmers are a vital part of our communities. These investments will benefit our local farmers and enhance our reputation for high quality and sustainability," said Mr. Drouin.

Although we are getting another snowstorm, school bus service has not been cancelled today.

A 48-year-old Cornwall man was hurt when he lost control and entered a ditch at 1:22 a.m. January 26 on a trail near Kraft Road in South Glengarry.

The man was transported to hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries. SD&G OPP with the assistance of (TCI) Traffic Collision Investigators continue the investigation.