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Birds Canada grant helps repair Colchester Schoolhouse chimney
by Sylene Argent The Colchester Schoolhouse chimney has been repaired, thanks to support from the Town of Essex and a Bird’s Canada...

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Jan 18, 20231 min read


Town of Essex celebrates New Year with free skate and swim sessions
by Garrett Fodor As the ball was preparing to drop and calendars were flipping to 2023, the Town of Essex invited residents to celebrate...

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Jan 11, 20233 min read


$76,600 Trillium grant funds improvements at Maedel Community Centre
- the facility will receive new windows, basketball nets, and retractable room divider - by Sylene Argent Thanks to a $76,600 Ontario...

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Jan 11, 20232 min read


Continued Essex Council Notes from December 19, 2022
by Sylene Argent Property Services Policy adopted Council adopted Infrastructure Services Policy #52, “Property Servicing Policy,” and...

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Jan 11, 202310 min read


Firefighters help Salvation Army distribute Christmas Hampers
by Sylene Argent Essex Fire & Rescue responded to a different kind of call for service on Monday, as many local firefighters volunteered...

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Dec 21, 20222 min read


Santa’s Cause for Kids has record-setting toy collection
by Sylene Argent Thanks to the generosity from the community – and commitment from local businesses – the 21st annual Santa’s Cause for...

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Dec 21, 20223 min read


Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, December 19, 2022
by Sylene Argent Staff to prepare report on request to construct driveway entrance in excess of 25’ Essex Council motioned to defer...

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Dec 21, 20228 min read


St. Mary students head down to Maidstone Post Office to deliver Letters to Santa
by Sylene Argent Continuing on with a 41-year annual tradition, the junior and senior kindergarten students from St. Mary French...

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Dec 21, 20221 min read


First Santa’s Village turns Essex Centre into Christmas destination
by Sylene Argent The first annual Santa’s Village transformed the Heritage Gardens Park in Essex Centre into a holiday destination on...

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Dec 15, 20222 min read


Firefighters presented years of service medals, thanked for continued dedication
by Sylene Argent As a way to show gratitude for rising to respond to each call for assistance, dedication to ongoing training, and for...

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Dec 15, 20223 min read


Santa Claus Parade brings magic of the season to Essex Centre
by Sylene Argent With thousands of spectators lining Talbot Street – shoulder-to-shoulder – on Saturday evening, it was evident area...

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Dec 15, 20221 min read


Cub raises $1340 for Ronald McDonald House while earning Seeonee Award
by Sylene Argent In an effort to earn the Seeonee Award – a top award for a Cub – Candice Heinrichs, a Howler Cub in the 2nd Cottam...

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Dec 7, 20222 min read


Town of Essex Council meeting notes - Monday, December 5, 2022
by Sylene Argent Residents seek approval to retain curb cut and driveway at back of property Dale and Natalie Koziana approached Council...

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Dec 7, 202210 min read


Cottam Rotary welcomes Santa to magical evening in the park
by Sylene Argent While December is a busy time of year for Jolly Old St. Nicholas, the big man in red made sure to visit with local...

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Dec 7, 20221 min read


Lazee G Ranch combines horses and holiday flair for Country Christmas event
by Sylene Argent (some photos submitted) Following the success of its Halloween Family Day, Lazee G Ranch shifted gears to offer a...

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Nov 30, 20221 min read


Santa Claus makes appearance in Leamington’s Christmas Parade
by Garrett Fodor Local residents got into the holiday spirit as the Leamington Christmas Parade returned back to its roots. On Saturday,...

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Nov 30, 20222 min read


Leamington Mayor MacDonald elected first female Warden of Essex County
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, the Mayors and Deputy Mayors of the seven regional rural municipalities – Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore,...

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Nov 30, 20223 min read


Volunteers, firefighters collect donations for local food banks through Goodfellows campaign
by Sylene Argent A bout of cold, snowy weather on Friday and Saturday didn’t stop numerous volunteers from rolling up their sleeves to...

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Nov 23, 20222 min read


2022-2026 Term of Essex Council inaugurated
by Sylene Argent Members of the 2022-2026 Term of Essex Council were inaugurated on Monday night, marking a new era of local...

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Nov 23, 20223 min read


From Leamington to Qatar: Eustáquio set to hit International Stage with Canada in FIFA World Cup
by Garrett Fodor Years of dreaming, training, and preparing are coming true, as Leamington native, Stephen Eustáquio, is suiting up for...

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Nov 23, 20225 min read
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