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. Bradford is looking for water to service additional lands for commer...
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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. With summer, comes an increase in road, highway and waterway traffic, which can raise the number of traumas, where patient...
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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. Organizers are anticipating anywhere between 50-70 pilots.
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Photos
      Dave Garreau and Scott Griffith received certificates and pins at council Wednesday night, for 30 years of service in the community. (l-r) Mayor Brian Jackson, Dave Garreau, Scott Griffith, George Shaparew, Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope.
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Now playing at the Innisfil Library - Spiderman 3
      Cookstown: August 16th, 1pm Lakeshore: August 15th, 12:30 pm Stroud: August 16th, 6pm, August, 24th, 1pm
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Big Bay Point hearing continues
      An expert archeologist has stated that the proposed Big Bay Point development does not rest atop of a First Nations historic site. The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing regarding the development began last Wednesday in Alliston.
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Paws for a Cause family fun day at Pet Country Estate
      On Sunday, September 9th, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., come by Pet Country Estate for demonstrations, BBQ, entertainment, auction and more! Admission is $2 and all proceeds will go towards Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.
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      Dr. Mark Kohut of Alcona Chiropractic and Natural Health presented Mayor Brian Jackson and Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope with a cheque for $326.25 for the new rec centre. The money was raised at a BBQ, sponsored by M&M Meats.
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Bond Head Olde Tyme Fiddle Club
      The monthly fiddle dance and jam session will be held at the Bond Head Community Hall at Highway 27 and 88. The fun starts at 7pm, and admission is $4. For more information call Ed Elliotson at (519) 941-2134 and Ralph Price (705) 835-3159.
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Water ban continues in Thornton
by Richard Blanchard
      A ban on watering in the village of Thornton will continue despite last weekend's rain. Essa Township clerk Carol Trainor said that the rainfall on Sunday, which was around a half inch in some parts of the township had not made a significant improvement to the village's water reservoir.
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