Posts by Craig Bradford
Fishing was fine at Lake Whittaker
Lori Satchell of St. Thomas, but originally of Aylmer, was among a group of 10 people, two adults and eight children, enjoying the excellent weather and fishing conditions at Lake Whittaker Conservation Area northeast of Lyons on Saturday morning, July 7 during the 30th annual Tall Tales Fishing Derby. The event was one of a…
Read MoreFishing derby at Springwater fun for all
Breya Knibbe, 10, of London was taken fishing by her grandfather Woody Wodzinski of Aylmer to Springwater Conservation Area southwest of town so she could participate in the annual Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Derby on Saturday morning, July 7. The Springwater derby was one of three fishing events held in The Aylmer Express…
Read MoreSt. Thomas man killed after crash at Sparta drag strip
Bradley Schaafsma, 32, of St. Thomas was killed after the motorcycle he was riding crashed at St. Thomas Raceway Park just east of Sparta off Sparta Line on Friday evening, July 6. Ontario Provincial Police Constable Max Gomez said emergency personnel including Elgin County OPP officers, Central Elgin volunteer firefighters and local ambulance paramedics were…
Read MoreCanada Day in Port Burwell
Imriel Bentley, 2 (and a half), and his parents of Brampton were visiting his Omi (grandma) in Port Burwell on Sunday morning just in time to watch a parade that kicked off Canada Day festivities in the lakeside village on Sunday morning, July 1. Hundreds of people braved the heat and humidity to enjoy the…
Read MoreBacteria warning at Springwater
Southwestern Public Health has posted a high bacteria count warning at Springwater Conservation area southwest of Aylmer and are advising visitors and seasonal campers not to swim in the pond there. Routine samples of water at public beaches were taken on Monday, June 25 and Southwestern Public Health issued a media release about the results…
Read MoreHueston trial adjourned until Aug. 15
The trial of Aylmer Express publisher John Hueston and his son and editor Brett Hueston was adjourned until Wednesday, Aug. 15 after the defence received new disclosure information from the Crown attorney’s office on Wednesday, June 27, the morning of when the trial was originally supposed to be held. Additional new disclosure information was to…
Read MoreOPP looking for man last seen in Aylmer
Officers with the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police are currently trying to find a man who was reported missing as of Sunday, June 24, 2018 at about noon. Constable Adam Crewdson said police are “actively searching” for a man, last seen in Aylmer, who is in his early 20s described as white, having a full…
Read MoreBidding to better our world
Auctioneer Cal Yutzi of Yutzi Auctions, right, took bids for an axe, just one of the multitude of donated used and new items up for sale during the 18th annual Aylmer Mennonite Community Services (MCS) Charity Auction and Food Fest held at the Aylmer Curling Club on Saturday morning, June 23. The event raises money…
Read MoreEating Together at Valumart
Aylmer Valumart co-owner Martin Miller manned the barbecue during the grocery store’s first Eat Together free hotdog lunch on Friday, June 22. Strawberries and various salads were also on the menu. He said the umbrella company’s promotion celebrated food and how eating together can connect people and a community. Mr. Miller thought the promotion will…
Read MoreMeet the animals at Keep Kids Safe Day
Aylmer McGregor Public School pupils were introduced to some farm animals, and a bulldog, brought to their playground by Full Circle Ranch founder Morrigan Reilly-Ansons, middle (in the light blue jacket), for the annual Shirley Bechard Keep Kids Safe Day on Wednesday, June 20. Organized by the Elgin County Farm Safety Council, volunteers from local…
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