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Decorated bicycles welcome Canada Day
Scores of youngsters on decorated bicycles paraded through Belmont in an annual Canada Day procession on Saturday, July 1. They made their way to Don Yeck Park for a barbecue, Canada Day cake, facepainting and games.
Read MoreA historic visit at the library
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…
Read MoreCelebrating Canada 150 at McGregor PS
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…
Read MoreCelebrating God’s love at the bandshell
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…
Read MoreEnjoying the lilies
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.
Read MoreHofhuis Park dedicated in Port Stanley
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…
Read MoreViewing at the annual MCS Charity Auction
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…
Read MoreMan, 57, drives off cliff into Lake Erie
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a 57-year-old man drove his vehicle off of the cliff at the end of Springfield Road into Lake Erie southeast of Aylmer on Friday afternoon, June 23. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit started the effort to retrieve the man’s body from the…
Read MoreOPP seeking missing Belmont man
The Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police are hoping the public can help them find a missing Elgin County man. Elgin OPP Constable Adam Crewdson said police are trying to find Steven Brett, 56, after responding to a missing person report from a residence in Belmont. Mr. Brett was last seen in Woodstock at about 7:20…
Read MoreTorch Run marks 30th year in Aylmer
East Elgin Secondary School educational assistant Debbie Dempsey, left, high-fived Assumption Catholic Elementary School pupil Taya Lopez during the 30th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run through Aylmer on Wednesday morning, June 21. The Torch Run raises awareness and money for the Special Olympics. As in past years, Special Olympians, Aylmer Police officers, Ontario Police College…
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