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THAT'S WHAT THEY CALL RIDING SIDE SADDLE!
Caleb Griffin of Michigan was one of 170 competitors who participated in the Dodge Rodeo at the Orangeville fairgrounds over the weekend. The junior bull riding competition in which he participated was one of 10 at the two-day rodeo which, according to organizers, drew 25 per cent more spectators than last year. The same rodeo returns to Orangeville New Year's Eve. More...
Appeal of conflict ruling could take 11 months
By DAN PELTON & WES KELLER

As Orangeville's lawyers prepare to appeal a Superior Court judge's conflict-of-interest decision, correspondence between the Town and its solicitors suggests it could be as much as 11 months before the appeal is dealt with and a decision reached. More...

Dufferin may be shut out of Internet funding scheme
By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

As far as Dufferin County is concerned, a federal initiative to provide high-speed Internet service to rural customers now lacking it may be a misstep in the right direction. More...

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THE MIRACLE MAKERS: Next Thursday (Aug. 13), the gang at Orangeville's Dairy Queen, plus community volunteers, will be doling out the treats, with a portion of the sales going to the Children's Miracle Network; an organization that provides funding for children's hospitals throughout North America. More...

Four Trillium grants announced

Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones has announced four Trillium Foundation grants to community groups in the riding. "Four community groups will be able to enhance their programs with their new Ontario Trillium Foundation grants," she said. More...

 Local News
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A FREE FOOT CHILDREN'S CLINIC is being offered throughout August and September at the Kulhay Wellness Centre in Erin and is open to kids from the Orangeville area. The clinic involves 15 - 30 minutes of time where a child is assessed by the Dr, Katrina Kulhay (shown here with her patient Darcy) as he/she walks. More...
• Local Doors Open program set for August 15
• OPP Hockley chase successful
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 Editorial
• Appeal court's ruling a step in the right direction
THE ONTARIO COURT of Appeal deserves applause for last week's unanimous decision restoring a Shelburne family's lawsuit against the Ontario government. More...
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• Another good reason to look at a lease
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 Columns
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The Fiddleville Church Service
The fiddle contest in Shelburne is fast upon us, the preparations for the contest are in their last stages of organization, the town is in anticipation for great weather, and lots of people to come out and enjoy the weekend. More...
• Royal Canadian Legion News
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 Mailbox
• Police respond to prevention program letter
In response to the letter by Mr. Knetsch, Shelburne resident: You've got to be kidding me. As a resident of Shelburne as well, I read this letter of complaint in disbelief. As a member of the emergency services community as Mr. Knetsch is, he should realize the importance of "PREVENTION. More...
• Thanks for balanced stories
• 'I hope we see a groundswell of outraged opposition'
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 Regional News
• Health unit preparing pandemic protocol
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health Unit is preparing a pandemic protocol for the probable onslaught of "swine flu," more correctly "novel influenza A (H1N1) or novel A/HINI, More...
• article has image 12 area artists in 10th annual festival
• Steamy surprise in store at Tottenham
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 Sports
• Northmen advance to Ontario finals
The battle lines have been drawn and the two finalists determined in the bid to be the Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior A Champions. More...
• House9 charity game set
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