Lambton launches $3.5 million campaign for Stones ‘N Bones Museum
Four groups get $9k in Petrolia Community Foundation grants
January 13, 2023
Four Petrolia groups are getting a helping hand from the Petrolia Community Foundation.
The executive director, Mike Barron, was at Petrolia Council Monday to give out $9,000 to four groups.
Petrolia Community Refrigerator will receive $ 3,000 to purchase equipment.
Sarnia Lambton Rebound will use $2,000 to present a family movie night in Petrolia.
Organization for Literacy Lambton will use its $2,500 to present a Train Your Brain program for Grade 3 & 4 students.
YMCA Petrolia will buy a mesh wheelchair to help people get in and out of the pool with its $1,500 grant.
The four projects were chosen from 11 applications.
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Lambton launches $3.5 million campaign for Stones ‘N Bones Museum
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Firefighters, specialized equipment from St. Clair, local industry help put out ethanol plant fire in Chatham
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Enniskillen wants International Plowing Match info
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Basement leak latest problem during Moore Sportsplex reno
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