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A competitor sent diesel smoke billowing  into the air during the second annual Aylmer Truck and Tractor Pull at the town fairgrounds, early Saturday afternoon, July 1. Flags were flying high for Canada Day. Organizers were reporting good attendance, and the show continues through Saturday night.

Lilly Arnold, 8, of Caledonia was among dozens of children who enjoyed free cupcakes as part of the Canada 150th anniversary celebration in Port Burwell on Canada Day, Saturday, July 1. Hundreds of local residents and visitors descended upon downtown Port Burwell for a parade, the singing of O Canada and God Save the Queen,…

Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister, right, showed Logan Wolfe, 4, his pocket watch during a visit at Aylmer Old Town Hall Library on Friday morning, June 30. Looking on were Logan’s stepmom Tanya Olmsted, left, stepsister Paige Collins, 12, and brother Hayden, 7. Matthew Scholtz of Tillsonburg played Sir John A. Macdonald…

McGregor Public School full day Kindergarten pupils sang The World Is A Rainbow during an assembly at the Aylmer school to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary on Monday morning, June 26. Pictured were, from left: Shelby Adams, Amanda Bergen, Caylee Wentzel, Spencer Hatch and Brinley Friesen. Ethan Irwin was seen between Caylee and Spencer. Other grades…

Emily Neufeld, left, Maggie Friesen and Nellie Thiessen were members of a band that performed songs during a concert by members of the Biblical Restoration Ministries, a church located south of Aylmer along Imperial Road, at the bandshell in Palmer Park in Aylmer on Sunday afternoon, June 25. There were also performances by the church members…

Aylmer and District Horticultural Society member Roberta Wilson took a closer look at some lilies in Paula Findlay’s garden behind her home along John Street South in Aylmer during a garden tour the Society organized on Sunday afternoon, June 25. The gardens of five Society members were featured on the tour.

Dr. John Hofhuis, left, took a closer look at the monument that was unveiled to celebrate the dedication of Hofhuis Park in Port Stanley on Saturday afternoon, June 24. The park, located near the pier at the end of Maud Street, is named for Dr. Hofhuis and his late wife Sylvia to recognize their contributions…

Helena Wiebe, left, and Tina Martens took a closer look at the items that were about to be sold at the start of the 17th annual Aylmer Charity Auction and Food Fest at the Aylmer Curling Club on Saturday morning, June 24. The event raises thousands of dollars each year to support the programs of Mennonite…