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Sunparlour Rodeo continues raising funds for the community
by Sylene Argent After 17 years, the Sunparlour Rodeo, hosted on the Pavao family farm in Ruthven, is still attracting a huge crowd and...

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Aug 8, 20182 min read


EDHS student jams with Foo Fighters
by Sylene Argent Any teen who throws on a pair of headphones to listen to favourite albums fantasies about getting onstage with those...

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Aug 1, 20183 min read


Explore the Shore promotes community along County Road 50
by Adam Gault The annual two-day Explore the Shore took place this past weekend, highlighting numerous businesses and community groups...

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Aug 1, 20182 min read


Essex Sun County Reds Soccer U11 Win Championship!
submitted to EFP The 20th annual Colansanti Cup regional soccer tournament was held July 20, 21, and 22, at the Kingsville Sports park....

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Aug 1, 20182 min read


Community Living Essex County scores high in re-accreditation
submitted to the EFP Community Living Essex County scored high marks from an independent auditor in securing its second FOCUS...

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Aug 1, 20181 min read


The Rio Michaels Trio attract big crowd to Tune Up the Parks
by Sylene Argent The Rio Michaels Trio entertained a large audience last Wednesday evening, from within the newly installed pavilion...

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Aug 1, 20181 min read


Essex Business Expo a success
by Sylene Argent Committee members were pleased that months of planning and organizing resulted in a successful 1st annual Essex Business...

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Aug 1, 20181 min read


Essex Community Services in dire need of support - any help is welcome
by Sylene Argent Since 1975, Essex Community Services has provided an array of programs to area residents in need, including a...

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Aug 1, 20183 min read


Two volunteers recognized as 40 years of Co-An Park is celebrated
by Garrett Fodor Members of the McGregor community, and those who enjoy Co-An Park’s amenities, gathered to celebrate its 40th...

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Aug 1, 20182 min read


Official ribbon cutting welcomes pavilion to Essex Centre
by Sylene Argent The idea of adding a pavilion to the Essex Centre Heritage Gardens Park stems back to 2014 when consulting firm,...

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Aug 1, 20182 min read


Recommendations for Hanlan extension presented at info night
by Sylene Argent During the second Public Information Centre, held on Wednesday, July 25, interested residents and stakeholders learned...

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Aug 1, 20182 min read


Follow up meeting explores Harrow streetscape suggestions
by Adam Gault Members of the community attended the Town of Essex’s second public open house at the Harrow Arena last Thursday evening, a...

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Aug 1, 20182 min read


Municipal election candidate list is Clerk certified
- Four candidates are vying for the Mayoral position - by Sylene Argent On July 30, Town of Essex Clerk, Robert Auger, certified the...

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Aug 1, 20184 min read


August 9 is National Peacekeepers’ Day
-Local resident would like the day to have more recognition- by Sylene Argent Cottam resident Ron Griffis, who is the Chairman of the...

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Aug 1, 20183 min read


Colchester Family Fun Day recognizes local history
by Adam Gault The Colchester Family Fun Day kicked off this past Saturday morning with the unveiling of a new heritage plaque that...

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Aug 1, 20182 min read


Essex 2009s Win Colasanti Cup
submitted to EFP Over the past weekend, the Essex 2009 soccer team competed in the Colasanti Cup Soccer tournament in Kingsville,...

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Jul 25, 20181 min read


Riding talent highlighted at Lazee G Ranch’s “Phantom Masquerade”
by Adam Gault For the past dozen years, the Gagnon family’s owned and operated Lazee G Ranch has been showcasing some of Essex County’s...

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Jul 25, 20182 min read


Essex native has found success in the art of drag
by Sylene Argent Essex native Jo Primeau has made a successful career for himself in Toronto as a drag queen, and recently experienced a...

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Jul 25, 20185 min read


Point Pelee’s BioBlitz hosted to track species
by Sylene Argent A 24-hour long BioBlitz was hosted at Point Pelee National Park, starting on Saturday at noon, which linked experts,...

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Jul 25, 20182 min read


Support for Veterans Voices of Canada sought at County Council
by Adam Gault Local committee members representing Veterans Voices of Canada attended Essex County Council on Wednesday, July 18,...

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Jul 25, 20182 min read
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