Environmental protection measures will have impacts over time
by Bill Rea
      Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have plans to address environmental concerns if they form the next government. But the reality is these are global issues, meaning the solutions have to be very broad based. On the other hand, there's no better place to start than here.
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Walking path to be named after former resident
by Michelle Minnoch
      Committee of the Whole approved naming the illuminated walking path at Belle Ewart Park after longtime resident Carol McPhearson. McPhearson was involved in revitalizing the park over many years, including taking the lead in the fundraising aspects of the project and in its development.
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SSP meet and greet residents of BWG
      Members of the South Simcoe Police were at the Canadian Tire in Bradford on Saturday, meeting members of the community and showing off their stuff.
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Conservation Corner: Groundwater, the hidden resource
by Ryan Post
      To the eye, water is abundant in Ontario with numerous lakes, rivers, and streams. But have you thought about the water we cannot see - groundwater? Groundwater supplies the residents of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority watershed over 70% of its drinking and water needs for agricultur...
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Fire ban lifted
      Please be advised the fire ban issued for the Town of Innisfil is no longer in effect.
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Corvette for Cancer Care
      Rotarian John Dick (left) and David Blenkarn, Chair of the RVH Foundation, model the new 2007 Corvette C6 that the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach will be raffling to raise funds for the Simcoe-Muskoka Cancer Centre, Wasaga Air Cadets and Big Brothers/Sisters of South Georgian Bay.
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Essa moves on new township library
by Richard Blanchard
      Essa council has given its approval to the construction of a new library in Angus at a cost of almost $1.8 million. Council selected the least expensive of the three options Wednesday night which would see a new 10,000 square foot building built adjacent to the township arena.
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By the book movies
      You've read the book, now see the movie! The Lakeshore Branch will be presenting seven movies, after each movie, the audience is invited to stay for a discussion.
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      At the end of June, camp leaders from Innisfil's Summer Camp got together for some last minute training and a group photo.
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      Rick Ellis, President of the Alcona Business Association (ABA) and Leila Puust, VP of the ABA, presented Mayor Brian Jackson and Rec Centre Committee co-chairs Heather MacDonald and Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope with a cheque for $1800.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in your community
      The community event calender is provided as a free public service to non-profit organizations to announce upcoming events. Deadlines are no later than Monday for that week's issue to COMMUNITY EVENTS, P.O.
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      The Meet your Police event taking place at Sobey's in Alcona will be held on Saturday, August 11th from 10am until 2pm. The event will feature displays, classic cars, demonstrations and much more. (left to right) Garry Mix (Barrie Ford), Const. Les Bluestein.
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