Conservation authority watching flood waters as rain continues
Quilt proceeds for playground equipment
July 10, 2020
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Parents for Parks got a boost on Monday toward their goal of a new playground at Greenwood Park. They were presented a cheque for $2,000 by the IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter at Victoria Hall. The money came from the raffling of a quilt made by the IODE. “This presentation comes at a good time for us because we’re just getting ready to gear up again after taking a hiatus during the COVID outbreak.” says Emily Denham Weed of Parents for Parks. “We plan to be making a stronger presence in the community again come July and August.” Pictured here are in the front row: June, Ada and Laurel Kittmer. Middle Row: Dawn McNally, Emily Denham Weed. Back row: Erin Hawryluk, Maddy Hayes, Joanne Brand, Wendy Loosely.
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Conservation authority watching flood waters as rain continues
December 9, 2024
Today’s rain is likely to cause some flooding according to the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority. Officials expect ponding to occur in low-lying areas as the soil become saturated. Here’s the authority’s bulletin. Message: Rain-on-Snow event • 10 mm to 35 mm in precipitation (snow-water equivalent) over the past week • 5 mm to 15 mm of rain forecast for
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Twenty years of ‘bringing joy’ and a some jingle to merchants
December 6, 2024
Cathy Dobson/The Independent The motor coaches delivering visitors to Victoria Playhouse Petrolia’s annual Starbright Christmas show this week, isn’t just a sign the musical powerhouse is back for its 20th year. It’s adding some jingle to the pockets of the owners of restaurants and local shops part of an annual Christmas economic boom. This year, 30 motor coaches from all
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Bears, Bees and Squires, Oh My; Petrolia host Teddy Bear Toss game Friday
December 6, 2024
Barry Wright/The Independent The heated rivalry between the Petrolia Squires and Alvinston Killer Bees will be used to help those less fortunate when the teams meet in Ontario Super Hockey League action this Friday at Greenwood. The Squires and Bees have challenged their respective fans to a teddy bear toss when the teams go head-to-head for the second time this
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Flaring from Nova ‘disruption’ seen as far south as Dresden
December 6, 2024
Nova Chemical’s says a disruption in their process at the Corunna facility is responsible for a large flare which lit up the night sky Thursday. The glow and flame from the stack could be seen as far south as Dresden. “We are actively working to return the facility to normal operating conditions as soon as possible,” the company said in
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