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Wind plant in commercial operation

Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. (CHD) announced Wednesday that its $126 million, 67.5 megawatt Melancthon I Wind Plant ("Melancthon I") achieved commercial operations last Saturday. More...

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Editorial

Klein's 'magic' no solution to medicare woes

TO DATE, ALBERTA has made some amazing accomplishments in its More...

Orangeviilllle Ciittiizen

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Greenbelts and gridlocks

IN A %27REPORT CARD%27 published recently in a Toronto newspaper, the Ontario government More...

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Mailbox

'On the backs of hard-pressed' taxpayers

The passing of Bill 206 into law on Feb.23/06 without fully disclosing the source of the funding to meet the cost of giving privileged retirement benefits to police and firemen was, and is, a divisive piece of legislation carefully crafted to More...

'Hair-brained idea'

The park running down the middle of Broadway is one of the most hair-brained ideas Orangeville Council has initiated. Former councillor Gord Hewlett hit the nail on the head in his recent letter to the editor in which he pointed out the problems. More...

Should we be involved?

Re: Joining U.S. missile shield a costly prospect,exBush adviser warns More...

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Regional News

Turbines face opposition in Amaranth

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Some wind turbines proposed for Amaranth are facing scrutiny by Grand River Conservation Authority, and others are finding a mix of opposition and approval from residents. More...

Currie declares conflict on turbine zoning

Against an accusation of an appearance of conflict of interest, Amaranth Township records indicate that Mayor Bob Currie declared his interest in the rezoning of his own and his son%27s properties for the planned installation of wind turbines. More...

OFA says farmers in dire need

Ontario farmers have made it clear to both the Ontario and federal governments that the income crisis on Ontario farms is very real and has placed spring planting and the fate of rural businesses in jeopardy, says the Ontario Federation of Agricultur More...

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Apartment owner seeks level playing field for tax ratios

By MANDI HARGRAVE Staff Reporter

An Orangeville apartment owner went to town council Monday evening seeking a level playing field for the tax ratios on all apartment buildings. More...

Second vote avoids custodian strike

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

It was touch-and-go for a few days, but caretaking and related services have continued uninterrupted at the 42 of Upper Grand District%27s 70 schools that would have been affected if CUPE Local 256 had gone on strike. More...

IT WAS PIONEER DAY at Credit Meadows Elementary School on Friday, March 3 for Grade 3 students. Breanna Lyver stirs molasses, egg, shortening and sugar together to start the gingerbread mix. More...

Local News

Random acts of literacy

By LAVINIA KERR Staff Reporter

Do you have any books at home that are just taking up space and collecting dust? Maybe you should think about releasing them into the wild by using More...

TD CANADA TRUST gave Headwaters Health Care Centre a grant for its Grants in Medical Excellence, to help fund the cost of continuing education for nurses and doctors. More...

Benefit show for Blues and Jazz Festival

A benefit Monday Night at the Movies show for the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival will include a special screening of the concert film, Neil Young: Heart of Gold, plus a 30minute live performance by Juno award-winning Blues artist Paul James. More...

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Columns

Monthly Column Edition: February, 2006

Orangeville Trustee (Upper Grand District School Board)
By Bob Borden

During the last school year, the Upper Grand District School Board underwent an extensive audit of its communication practices, both internal and external. Several members of this community were involved in the input sessions. More...

Spiritual Spring Cleaning

Rev. Johanna VanderSpek

As the weather warms up our thoughts may turn to spring-cleaning.We say to ourselves that it%27s time to clean those windows, the flowerbeds, the eve troughs, the garage, the basement, the closets and the cupboards, which are often full of things we More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY JILL BROYDEN Branch 233, Orangeville

Branch 233 President Frank Lomack welcomed Zone E3 Commanders and representatives from all eight Zone branches to last Tuesday%27s Zone Meeting. More...

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Sports

Fish feeling the heat with series tied at 2

For the Shelburne Muskies, it was a tale of two games in two nights, both ended in dramatic fashion with sudden death overtime wins but in this case, two different results. More...

Peewee AE earn 7-2 playoff win over Erin

Last Tuesday saw an exciting game between Orangeville and Erin as they battled in the Tricounty play-offs. More...

Bears drop heartbreaker

They went the distance, but the ODSS Bears Girls hockey team came up one shot short, dropping a 2-1 overtime shoot-out heartbreaker to the GCVI Gaels. More...

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