Firefighters, specialized equipment from St. Clair, local industry help put out ethanol plant fire in Chatham
Squires to return, with some new faces
August 21, 2015
The president of the Petrolia Squires has squashed rumours that Canada’s longest continuously running senior hockey club in Canada will return for another season.
“We’re back,” said Dave Connors during a news conference on Thursday night at Crabby Joe’s. “We’re here to put any rumours to rest,” he added, noting that the Petrolia Line eatery will be the team’s major sponsor for the coming season.
Connors announced Brad Wright will return as head coach for a second season along with many players from last year’s lineup, including leading point getter Shawn Waldie, leading goal scorer Norm Leger and captain Jeremiah Goodacre for his 18th season of senior hockey.
The Squires also announced the signing of former Sarnia Legionnaire all-star players Davis Boyer and Kyler Keating and Wallaceburg native Ryan Lounsbury.
Petroloa will open training camp on September 1 in Mooretown and the curtain will rise on another season in the Western Ontario senior circuit on Friday, October 2 vs. Milverton at the Greenwood Recreation Centre at 8:30 pm.
Coach Wright says on paper the Squires should be a stronger team this season than last.
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Firefighters, specialized equipment from St. Clair, local industry help put out ethanol plant fire in Chatham
September 16, 2026
The Independent Firefighters from Lambton County were among the first responders called to an early morning blaze at Chatham’s Ethanol Plant. Chatham-Kent firefighters were called to the Greenfield Global facility around midnight for a fire. By 3 am, firefighters from St. Clair Township, Borouge International – formerly NOVA – and Shell were on the scene to help with about 15
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Enniskillen wants International Plowing Match info
September 16, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent The Township of Enniskillen will reach out to the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) to meet about plans for the International Plowing Match to be hosted in the township in 2027. During the Sept. 8 council meeting, Councillor Tim Williams questioned whether the township had been notified about the 2027 International Plowing Match. It was announced in April
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Basement leak latest problem during Moore Sportsplex reno
September 16, 2026
The Independent Groundwater is seeping into the basement of the Mooretown Sports Complex It’s another problem uncovered during the renovation of the pool. Before the pool work began in April, council agreed to rebuild the change room. Contractors had found iron pipes in the walls were corroding. After finding some cash in the budget, council okayed that work. Then, in
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Flags honour Nisbet, secure first win in home opener
September 16, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent Casey Schouten scored four times, including a natural hat trick in the second period, to lead the Mooretown Flags toa 6-1 win over Walpole Island in the PJHL opener at the Moore Sports Complex last Saturday night. Jace Dupuis had a goal and three assists for the Flags while Wes Robertson had the other goal for Mooretown.
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