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Hardworking Farmer Clifford Dixon Turns 100

It is well known that farmers don’t just work until the sun goes down, they work until the job gets done. That is the personal belief of Clifford Dixon, a farmer who turned 100 earlier this month. Sitting on his front porch a few days before his birthday near three large piles…

Focus on Food Trucks: Jenny's Northern Grill

Nothing says summer quite like the smell that wafts through the air as you pass by a chip truck on long country road. In its second operating season Jenny’s Northern Grill, located in the parking lot of the Godfrey General Store (811 Rd 38), has quickly become a local favourite.…

Flinton Community Jamboree is back

The Flinton Jamboree is making its triumphant return, with a stellar lineup of acts. The Jamboree runs Friday until Sunday, from 11am-11pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10am – 12pm on Sunday. Friday kicks off with an Open Mic at 11am, followed by Dave Menard, and the Young Family…

Community Columns - July 28th, 2022

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Godfrey Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham Verona…

Celebration of Life: Kenneth Bertrim

Celebration of Life to be held at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church Saturday, July 30 at 2pm. Family and friends welcome.

Recurring Vandalism at SF Parks and beaches

While it is not uncommon for communities to occasionally experience theft and vandalism in relation to public amenities, there seems to have been an increase this summer that has left Council, staff, and members of the public very disheartened. Over the past few months, the…

Sandra “Sandy” Burgess

Loving wife, mother, nana, sister and friend. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age of 64. Sandy loved crafting and stained glass as she would work away in her craft shop making unique memorable pieces that touched so many…

Brenda Taylor – Ontario President of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario

Brenda Taylor, long time member of the Princess Elizabeth Lodge #358 Brenda Taylor was celebrated at an inaugural banquet at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith on Saturday Night. The banquet was held to mark her new role as the President of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario.…

Lakes & Trails Festival

After a brief COVID break, the Lakes and Trails Festival was back on the calendar for its 5th annual event. The gathering did not disappoint as families lined up early to register for various activities. The volunteers were pleasant and easy to locate as they directed us between…

4th Dose Roll-Out Features A New Message

Public Health messaging accompanying COVID vaccine roll-outs has been consistent, Ontarians have been told that their best option has been to seek out any dose that they are eligible for. But that has changed with the roll-out of the second booster shot. Earlier this spring,…