August 15, 2007 / Front Page

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Residents take opportunity to 'Meet your Police'

The South Simcoe Police held their annual Meet your Police day at Sobey's in Alcona on Saturday. Vehicles, displays, the K9 Unit and more were on hand to meet with residents of the community. More...

Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of PHS

Come and join us for the 35th Anniversary of the Painswick Horticultural Society on Thursday August 16th at 6 pm. We will be starting from the St. Paul's Anglican Church in St. More...

News

BWG looking for water to supply 'new' employment lands

by Michelle Minnoch

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is at a crossroads, and is asking the Town of Innisfil for assistance. BWG Mayor Doug White went before council Wednesday night regarding the Environmental Assessment for Water Supply Works. More...

Immediate need for blood donors as 'road' season begins

As summer holidays start, so does the need for blood when treating trauma patients August, 2007 - The time most Canadians have been waiting for - summer - has arrived. More...

IMAC Show this weekend

The Scale Aerobatic Nationals will be held at the RC400 club this weekend in Cookstown on the 5th Side Road, just south of Highway 89. The event that is scheduled for Aug 17, 18, and 19th 2007. More...

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Community Columns

CHURCHILL NEWS

by Linda Gerow

Some of you may wonder why I always lead my column with the news from our local branch of the Innisfil Public Library. I've been a librarian now for over twenty-five years and so what goes on in our local branches is near and dear to me. More...

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Police News

South Simcoe Police

Possession of Marihuana, resist arrest, obstruct police, threaten death On the 7th of August , at 11:08 PM a uniformed officer was flagged down on Holland St W in Bradford regarding a 40 year old intoxicated male causing a disturbance. More...

Crime of the week - Vandalism in Barrie

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka and the Barrie Police Service are seeking the assistance of the public in helping to solve several occurrences of mischief and vandalism in the City of Barrie over the past months. More...

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Lifestyle

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How businesses in Innisfil are answering the call

by Michelle Minnoch

With the call for a cleaner and greener environment, many individuals are taking the small steps needed to aid a larger problem. More...

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Home & Garden

Gardener's Corner

Taking the guesswork out of gardening
by Judith Rogers

Imagine going to a nursery and browsing through pages of garden rooms to choose from much like the areas of coordinated furniture featured in a catalogue. More...

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Residents encouraged to make the call

Flyer in your hydro bill asks you to keep an eye out for grow-ops by Michelle Minnoch Innisfil Hydro is one of four hydro companies pairing up with Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin- Muskoka in the fight against marijuana grow operations. More...

2nd Annual Mayor's Cruisin' for CNIB

Innisfil Mayor Brian Jackson, Councillor Paul Wardlaw and other motorcycle enthusiasts will be touring Simcoe County on Sunday, August 19th in support of CNIB services in Simcoe/Muskoka. More...

Editorial

Comment

Olympic pressure mounting for Beijing
by Michelle Minnoch

Last week, Beijing officially launched their one year countdown to the 2008 Olympics. More...

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Letters

Developer should be thanked, not criticized

Dear editor, I want to thank Mr. Rumm for saving Lake Simcoe singlehandedly by getting me off my septic system. I live on the 25th Sideroad and my well lies between my septic system and Lake Simcoe. More...

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Community Events

Host an Alzheimer Coffee Break

Get together with friends and co-workers while raising money for critical services If you enjoy socializing with friends and colleagues, and want to do something positive for your community, the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County needs you More...

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NEWS

by Dianne Hubbard

A special Thank You for all who attended the Summer Sunday Dinners and have made them a huge success again this year! The Branch members wish Art Enwright and Clem Cugliara every success with their Golf Tournament on August 25th!!! More...

Lakeshore Library looking for more Friends

Lakeshore Friends of the Library, Alcona, invite creative men and women to join us. If you like to read. Like the things the Library offers to children and the Community, spend one hour a month with us. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Innisfil Stampeders U14 take the Heart of York

The Innisfil Stampeders U14 soccer team won The Heart Of York soccer tournament this past weekend. They defeated Newmarket 3-1 in the final and Ariana Bof was named tournament MVP. More...

Bid euchre

A Bid Euchre will be held at the Gwen Taylor Community Library on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Play cards enjoy the library and lunch provided for just $3 per person. More...

Wolfpack Tykes end season on a high note

The Innisfil Wolfpack Lacrosse tyke went into the provincial championships on AUG. 5-7th and put up a great effort going to the semi finals against some very tough competition! More...

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