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September 4, 2008 / Local News

Ambassador competition will launch Shelburne Fair

By MARNI WALSH Freelance Reporter

For decades, the Fair Ambassador competition has provided Shelburne and area youth an opportunity to expand their horizons and grow as individuals. Although the winner was once titled Fair Queen, the role hasn't changed. More...

Gray sees public ready for energy switch - Expo Sept. 13-14

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Orangeville Lions Club has teamed with its Amaranth counterparts for the fourth annual Eco Energy Expo at Orangeville Fairgrounds next weekend, Sept. 13 and 14. Frank Gray Sr. More...

Town completes purchase of Broadway parking lot

After months of tense negotiations, the Town of Orangeville has finally acquired the hotly contested parking lot property at 90 Broadway. More...

Local candidates dig in for federal election campaign

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

The announcement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper that he will drop the writ and send Canadians to the polls has Dufferin-Caledon candidates preparing for the campaign ahead. More...

County may opt for smaller snowblower

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

After meeting with three bidders at a special meeting last Friday morning, Dufferin county's Public Works Committee approved a director's recommendation to accept the lowest of three bids for a snowblower. More...

HOSPICE A BIG WINNER:

Contributed photo HOSPICE A BIG WINNER: During last weekend's Orangeville Fair, Aviva Pilot Insurance presented a token $500 cheque to Hospice Dufferin. More...

Tony Rose pool re-opening delayed

Orangeville's Parks and Recreation Department has announced there will be a projected three-week delay in re-opening the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre pool, More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY MARILYN MURRAY Branch 233, Orangeville

This Saturday Evening Karaoke will be provided by Shawn Lundy. We invite members and friends to join us for a fun time. The evening commences at 9:00 p.m. and runs till 1:00 a.m. More...

7 WAYS TO CONQUER THE CLUTTER

If you're stepping over piles of junk on the floor, or being pummeled by haphazardly stacked belongings when you open closet doors, you just may be suffering from a clutter problem. Don't worry, you're certainly not alone. More...