Greenhill Gardens closed; upkeep of six-acre garden ‘challenging’
Fresh off their gold medal performances at the recent provincial ringette championships in Mississauga, the Forest Xtreme U16 and U19 teams will now take their talents to the Maritimes.
The Forest squads will represent Ontario at the Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships in New Brunswick from April 20-23.
“We had some unique challenges this year and our players worked hard and really focused on their goal of earning a gold medal at Provincials, “ said U19s head coach Tanya McKinlay.
“To achieve Team Ontario representation really reflects our love of the sport and our determination to be the best we can possibly be.”
Meantime, U16 head coach Adam McKinlay said his team has been strong and determined all season long including some challenging games to take top spot at provincials.
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Greenhill Gardens closed; upkeep of six-acre garden ‘challenging’
June 16, 2025
The Independent Greenhill Gardens – a once privately-owned oasis in Wilkesport – is closed to the public. That from the St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation which took over the grounds in 2024. The gardens were cultivated by Joy Robson for years and her husband, Bill, allowed people to come and walk through the gardens for free. After the death of
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Thedford EMS changes years away
June 15, 2025
The Independent Thedford residents won’t be losing their ambulance station for some time. That from Lambton County officials. Last month, Lambton Shores councillors voiced concern about a county plan which would close the Thedford station and have Forest paramedics to cover their calls. Lambton EMS also plans to move the Grand Bend station near Pinery Park hoping to provide better
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No ATV rally for Petrolia Ag Society
June 15, 2025
The Independent There will not be ATVs rumbling through Petrolia this summer. Kelly Humphrey of the Petrolia Enniskillen Agricultural Society came to council in mid-May asking if PEAS could host an ATV rally with Greenwood Park as a starting and finishing point and using Petrolia streets to get to the starting and finishing point. Julie Bullock, director of parks and
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Fair banner may not fly
June 14, 2025
The Independent The Moore Agricultural Society has some big plans for the 175th anniversary of the Brigden Fair. But not all of their plans may work out. The ag society has asked for and received several approvals from St. Clair Township council for special events at the landmark fair including allowing a low-level Canadian Armed Forces Flyby and helicopter landings
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