Former mayor enters mayoral race
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Roy Lewis
EMC News - An already interesting race for the city's top municipal position got even more interesting last week when former mayor Ben TeKamp announced he was running for mayor of Brockville again.
TeKamp served three previous terms as mayor between...
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Prescott man killed in Edwardsburgh Township collision
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a fatal collision on County Road 2, Edwardsburgh Township. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Aug. 30, police were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision east of Blair Road. A Toyota Echo...read more »
New HST is taxing to dance students
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Doreen Barnes
EMC News - "Parents who encourage their children to live a healthy and active lifestyle are penalized because of Dalton McGuinty's extra eight per cent tax hike now on kids' sports and recreation," said Lisa MacLeod, MPP for Nepean-Carleton and Ontario...
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Hear about the Home Children that settled in Leeds and Grenville
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Between 1869 and the 1930's, over 100,000 British children, waifs and orphans were shipped to Canada and Australia as part of the 'United Kingdom's Child Migration' scheme. These children were settled with their receiving families often...read more »
Unique history of ship wreck conveyed in plaque unveiled Aug. 25
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Conan De Vries
EMC News - Many people who visit the park at Galop Canal Road in Cardinal have probably wondered about the rusted hull peeking out from under the water in the middle of the old canal.
They will wonder no more.
Last Wednesday, Aug. 25, a group called...
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Artists invited to submit artwork for Bicentennial Mural
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Prescott's Bicentennial Year, celebrating the founding of this historic Fort Town on the St. Lawrence River, has been a great success with several events each month celebrating our heritage and our people. One of the Legacy Projects for...read more »
Four county bridges to receive rehabilitation after AECOM is awarded contract
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The following are the highlights from the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council meeting held Aug. 26. SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE Councillors pledged to back up words with action after supporting the Spark Together...read more »
Clothing giveaway at Athens Free Methodist Church returns, Churches in village also show their support for backpack program
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Doreen Barnes
EMC News - It was a busy day at the Free Methodist Church in Athens on Monday, Aug. 23 as doors opened for the third annual clothing giveaway.
"The clothing program is our third one," said Susan McCracken, pastor's wife and head of the Women's Ministries...
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Employment project to help Brockville youth prepare for jobs
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Local youth who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. Leeds-Grenville MP Gordon Brown made the announcement Aug. 24 on behalf...read more »
RVCA, MNR embark on fish habitat mapping project
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, are cooperating on a $62,000 project to begin the long process of aquatic species recovery in the watershed. The Fish Habitat Mapping project, is...read more »
Regional Round-Up
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News ATHENS Alcohol Anonymous Meeting. St. Denis Church, 3 George St. 8 p.m. every Tues. 928-1056. Rabies Vaccination Clinics, Wed., Sept. 8 (2-6 p.m.) and Wed., Sept. 15 (2-6 p.m.), cash only, dogs and cats must be on a leash or in a carrier. Athens...read more »
Upper Canada board appoints principals and vice principals for coming year
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Upper Canada District School Board has approved the following appointments of Principals and Vice Principals to respond to vacancies as they occur. - Melvin-Long, Kim, teacher, Sweet's Corners Elementary, moves to Vice-Principal, Prince...read more »
Goose Golf Towel
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
Can you make a better golf towel? One Canadian company thinks they can and have introduced the Goose towel as a result. This is less of a towel and more of a wash-dry system offering up effective uses on both wet and dry days. This high-quality construction...
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Rotary seeks professionals for exchange to Brazil
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Rotary Clubs of Brockville, along with the clubs within the district, are seeking four outstanding professionals to visit Brazil in April 2011 as part of the Group Study Exchange program of the Rotary Foundation. Through the program,...read more »
Nothing But Joy For Golfers In Mississippi
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
Fun, we all seek it, especially in golf, but how do we make sure we attain this illusive beast? I've got an easy answer to that one and although it may take a few kilometres of travelling it will be well worth the effort.
Few places put the emphasis...
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On the Stand
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
SEPTEMBER ISSUE
NOW AVAILABLE
September is a big month in the golf world, a time when the world's attention will follow on the country of Wales and the Celtic manor Resort as the Ryder Cup plays out. Our travel feature highlights this country and...
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What's Online?
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News www.kananaskisgolf.com If you want to know what great mountain golf is all about all you have to do is visit this website for what is likely the best 36-hole mountain golf facility in the world. Stunning visuals pull you in and make you want to start...read more »
Dig It Out Of A Divot
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News To play a ball out of an old divot first understand that the ball will come out lower than normal with very little spin so make sure to aim for the large part of the green and a place where you do not need to carry any type of hazard. You must play this...read more »
Valley Gun and Hunting Show comes to Carp Fairgrounds and arena on holiday weekend
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - An event billed as the largest gun and hunting show in Ontario is coming to Carp this weekend. The second annual Valley Gun and Hunting Show is set for the Carp Agricultural Society Fairgrounds and W. Erskine Johnson Arena Sept. 4 and 5....read more »
Hospital out-patient services not available for Labour Day Monday
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Due to the Labour Day holiday, most out-patient services will not be available at Brockville General Hospital on Monday, Sept. 6. The Emergency Department will remain open 24 hours as usual, and in-patient services will not be affected. Out-patient...read more »
