Petrolia farmers organize aid drive for victims of Northern Ontario wildfires
Two Petrolia men face weapons charges after Enniskillen incident
May 15, 2020
Two Petrolia men are facing charges after an incident on Gypsie Flats Road.
Lambton OPP were called to the area around 5:20 pm Wednesday after someone reported two people pointed a firearm out of a vehicle at two people on dirt bikes.
Police brought in the Emergency Response team and found a vehicle. Two people were arrested and police say they found two firearms inside.
Blair Wilson, 47, and Mark Wilson, 42, both face three charges including point a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
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Petrolia farmers organize aid drive for victims of Northern Ontario wildfires
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Heather Wright/The Independent Brooke Schrijver is overwhelmed by the generosity of her neighbours. The Petrolia dairy farmer and her husband, Eric, set up a drive to help the victims of the Northern Ontario wildfires hoping to fill a 40-foot sea container. So many people wanted to help, the container was filled in two days and another is needed for the
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Moore museum closed, residents cleaning up after Saturday storm along the St. Clair River
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Warwick Township inks $2.5M deal for municipal office
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