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All gussied up for the games - Minto Deputy Mayor Judy Dirksen is more than in the spirit of last weekend’s Town of Minto Canadian Redneck Games in Harriston.
Click here for more photos by Mike Robinson Wilkinson handed job of selling harmonized sales tax
by Chris Daponte
TORONTO - In perhaps the most significant move of Premier Dalton McGuinty’s cabinet shuffle last week, Perth-Wellington MPP John Wilkinson was named the new Revenue Minister.
Wilkinson says he looks forward to his new role, despite the challenge...
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Electricity retailers regularly charging more than local utilities
by David Meyer
FERGUS - If an electricity salesman knocks on Melanie Cooper’s door here these days, he might hear the sound of a door slamming - or get a heated commentary.
What it boils down to for Cooper is energy...
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Said Again
“As far as I’m concerned, this stuff is coming from Brampton and Mississauga and it’s not going to end - ever.”
Erin councillor Ken Chapman on the dumping of fill in the town, particularly on several properties along Trafalgar Road.
Vol 42 Issue 24
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Elora celebrates Dominion Day with a Scottish Twist it seems.
For more photos click here. GRCA unveils plan for $22.7-million in upgrades to Conestogo Dam
by Chris Daponte
FLORADALE - In the event of a major failure of the Conestogo Dam, a giant wave of water would rush downstream, threatening about 240 homes and about...
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Groves volunteer group provides another $225,000 for hospital's CT scanner project
FERGUS - Sometimes it’s a bit challenging when you get ahead of yourself, but for members of Groves Hospital Volunteer Association and Groves Memorial Community Hospital, that’s a good thing.
The 300 members of Groves Hospital Volunteer Association...
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Valuing Our History
Sports
Championship wrestler honoured in Minto
by Mike Robinson
MINTO - A 14-year-old Harriston area resident, Derek Beyer, was recently honoured here for his wrestling results.
At a council meeting, Mayor David Anderson said “Derek is a...
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Business
WEB ONLY: Business owners saluted by Minto
by Mike Robinson
MINTO - Patty and John Mock were honoured recently for their contributions and partnership with the town here to promote fire safety. Along with them was Minto...
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