McRoberts says there was no “pay off” for her to leave Sarnia’s mayoral race as Dennis alleges
Town of Petrolia facilities closing early Friday due to snow
February 9, 2018
FROM THE TOWN OF PETROLIA
For the safety of our Facility Users and staff, due to the accumulated and expected continued snow fall, all Town of Petrolia facilities will be closing at 3:30 pm today.
This will include the Oil Heritage District Community Centre, Greenwood Arena, Town Hall, VPP Box Office and the Rec Room.
User groups have been contacted through email, a public message is being distributed through social media, Facility websites and will be posted on entrances at all facilities.
Alvinston Library and Point Edward Library will be closing at 5 p.m. tonight (Friday, February 9), due to the winter weather.
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