Honoured for community service
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Canadian Cowgirls, local talent take center stage at Ram Stampede
July 16, 2025
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The Canadian Cowgirls had to contend with the rain during The Ram Stampede in Brigden.
Saturday afternoon the precision equestrian drill team was in the ring at the Brigden Fairgrounds and the mud was flying.
Some Lambton competitors claimed top prizes, Chloe McCallum of Enniskillen and Hailey Munro of Inwood placed first in the team Rescue Race. Petrolia’s Emilee Langford took third in the pole bending event and ninth in barrel racing.
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Honoured for community service
July 16, 2025
Cathy Dobson/The Independent Seven remarkable individuals were honoured Monday at a ceremony where they received the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal recognizes outstanding achievements and underscores Canada’s continued connection with the Crown and its unique constitutional monarchy, said Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey. That’s an important point given the “very unique times we are living through,” said Bailey, speaking
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‘They’re writing laws to break their own laws’
July 16, 2025
Sydney Goodreau/The Independent For four days, fire keepers from the Anishinabe Nation maintained a sacred fire set up beside Molly’s Creek, just north of Dresden. The purpose was not to protest York One’s plans to set up a dump in Dresden. It was to unite peacefully in prayer with those in the surrounding community. It was one of two events
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CK, Lambton should have say on dump: Schreiner
July 16, 2025
Heather Wright/The Independent The leader of Ontario’s Green Party says momentum is building in the fight against the Ontario government’s controversial Bill 5. Mike Schreiner was in Dresden Saturday, speaking to about 30 members of Dresden CARED and members of the community. Bill 5 allows the Premier and cabinet to choose special economic zones in the province, eliminating any regulations
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Environment Canada Issues Rainfall Warning
July 16, 2025
2:25 PM EDT Wednesday 16 July 2025 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Heavy rain in thunderstorms continues. What: Local rainfall amounts exceeding 50 mm. When: Continuing this afternoon. Additional information: Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to move through the area today. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit
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