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Petrolia’s mayor, CAO getting active this spring

April 8, 2024

Petrolia Mayor Brad Loosley wants to go for a walk with you.

The mayor is hosting “Walk with the Mayor” every Thursday night at 6 pm starting May 23 until June 27.

If running is more your style, the CAO is hosting a running group at the same time.

Rick Charlebois says it is part of the town’s effort to be part of Participaction Community Challenge – a national program which encourages people and communities to be active daily.

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Wishing All A Happy New Year and the Best of 2025

January 1, 2025

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Routine audit, not investigation for $32K Hawaii trip by LK educators

December 31, 2024

Ministry of Education says the details of the Indigenous conference will be outlined in bi-annual audits all school boards must complete Heather Wright/The Independent A $32,000 conference in Hawaii by three educators from the Lambton-Kent District School will not be subject to a separate investigation. That from the Ministry of Education after announcing another trip by a Brantford-area school board

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Recognizing community service to Watford

December 31, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Scott Dagg thinks Scouting is the best way to give back to his community. ‘Scouter Scott’ as he’s known to many, has been leading Scouts 30 years. Dec. 11, Warwick Mayor Todd Case honoured him for his work.  Scouting, he says, is “the way that I think I can best enjoy to give back to the community.

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One last Petrolia 150th party

December 31, 2024

The Independent Petrolia will close out its 150th anniversary year with a bang. The Petrolia150 Committee is planning a family New Years’ Eve Party at the Greenwood Recreation Centre. Laurissa Ellsworth, director of marketing, arts and communication for the town, says the party starts at 4 pm with free public skating, music provided by a DJ, and free hotdogs and

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