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Enjoying 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…
Read MoreSpringfield PS places second in battery challenge
The pupils and staff at Springfield Public School celebrated finishing second in the Ontario School Battery Recycling Challenge during an assembly on Tuesday afternoon, June 20. Raw Materials sales coordinator Sarah Lacharity, left, accepted a $1,000 donation for Sick Kids Foundation of Toronto from Springfield PS’s prize money. Making the presentation were pupils Tess McCallum,…
Read MoreCanada 150 bonfire at Fairgrounds
Canada 150 is being celebrated Saturday, June 17, with a bonfire at the Aylmer Fairgrounds. Aylmer Optimist Club is holding a barbecue, while Aylmer Valu-Mart is offering S’mores kits. The event continues until 10 p.m.
Read MoreFamily Fun Day in Springfield
Youngsters bounced back and forth on an inflatable amusement that was one of the attractions at Springfield’s annual Family Fun Day, Saturday, June 17. Events at Malahide Community Place continue through the early- and mid-afternoon, followed by a spaghetti dinner for the village fire station from 5 to 7 p.m., and a “Tween Dance” for…
Read MoreFirearms stolen in break-in south of Sparta
Several Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to what was first thought as a break-in in progress at a residence near Quaker Road and Dexter Line on Wednesday afternoon, June 14. Some officers were seen with their assault-style firearms drawn and body armour on in the area at about 7 p.m. The break-in was…
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