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Late Jim Whelan’s family recruiting 66 blood donors in his honour

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Apr 25, 20182 min read

Late Jim Whelan’s family recruiting 66 blood donors in his honour

by Sylene Argent Before his passing on December 18, 2017, McGregor resident Jim Whelan was an avid blood donor, rolling up his sleeve to...

Colchester North celebrates Earth Day with fun activities

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Apr 25, 20182 min read

Colchester North celebrates Earth Day with fun activities

by Sylene Argent In celebration of Earth Day, and as a way to help students mature into environmental stewards, Colchester North Public...

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Apr 25, 20184 min read

Continued Council Notes for April 16

by Sylene Argent Enlarging the CIP area for Colchester Essex Council received the report “Colchester and County Road 50 Community...

Howling at the Moon - The great outdoors

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Apr 25, 20182 min read

Howling at the Moon - The great outdoors

by Sylene Argent I was so excited to hear a resident had seen a beaver walking around Essex Centre last week. I am a huge animal fan and...

Essex Special Council Meeting for April 23

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Apr 25, 20184 min read

Essex Special Council Meeting for April 23

by Sylene Argent Rezoning request accepted for 214 Maidstone Avenue West Essex Council accepted a change to the zoning bylaw regarding...

Optimist Club recognizes outstanding youth

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Apr 25, 20182 min read

Optimist Club recognizes outstanding youth

by Garrett Fodor The Essex Area Optimist Club hosted its ninth annual Youth Appreciation Awards event last Tuesday evening at the Royal...

Holy Name student’s art to be featured on Harrow Fair book cover

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Apr 25, 20182 min read

Holy Name student’s art to be featured on Harrow Fair book cover

by Sylene Argent Holy Name Catholic Elementary School grade eight student Emma Tellier won the 2018 Harrow Fair poster contest, which...

Essex Council discusses dog pound options

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Apr 18, 20184 min read

Essex Council discusses dog pound options

by Sylene Argent At a special meeting hosted at the Essex Civic and Education Centre on Monday evening, Essex Council discussed dog pound...

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Apr 18, 20182 min read

Howling at the Moon - Humboldt Strong

by Sylene Argent Last week, it was uplifting to witness our local businesses and residents support those associated with the Humboldt...

Essex Council Notes for Monday, April 16

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Apr 18, 20184 min read

Essex Council Notes for Monday, April 16

by Sylene Argent Essex County cemetery outreach program Geography teacher David Brian, of Academie Ste. Cecile International School, and...

Panthers host, win All-Ontario Peewee Championship

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Apr 18, 20182 min read

Panthers host, win All-Ontario Peewee Championship

by Adam Gault As they entered into last Monday’s first game of the 2018 All-Ontario Peewee Triple A Championship, the hosting Sun County...

Harrow Public School supports Ronald McDonald House

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Apr 18, 20181 min read

Harrow Public School supports Ronald McDonald House

by Sylene Argent The kindergarten students and staff at Harrow Public School hosted a special collection for the Ronald McDonald House in...

Christian Reformed Church presented $500 to Food Bank

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Apr 18, 20182 min read

Christian Reformed Church presented $500 to Food Bank

by Sylene Argent With the desire to support local families and individuals in need, Essex Christian Reformed Church hosts a variety of...

Local historian explains importance of local fur trade

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Apr 18, 20182 min read

Local historian explains importance of local fur trade

by Adam Gault Local historian and author, Chris Carter, brought his passion of our region’s history to life last weekend as he hosted a...

EMHA hosts Volunteer Appreciation & Awards Banquet

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Apr 18, 20183 min read

EMHA hosts Volunteer Appreciation & Awards Banquet

submitted to EFP Last Friday evening, Essex Minor Hockey Association’s (EMHA) coaching staff and Board Members gathered at Belleview Golf...

Essex United and St. Paul’s partner to help families “Thrive”

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Apr 18, 20183 min read

Essex United and St. Paul’s partner to help families “Thrive”

by Sylene Argent Being a parent is difficult. And, so is being a teen or young adult. Each generation has its own challenges to face, and...

Town of Essex welcomes new Human Resources Manager

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Apr 18, 20181 min read

Town of Essex welcomes new Human Resources Manager

submitted to EFP The Town of Essex is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandi Sieben to the position of Manager of Human Resources....

BIA Report: Downtown shows support for Broncos/Two businesses welcomed

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Apr 18, 20182 min read

BIA Report: Downtown shows support for Broncos/Two businesses welcomed

by Sylene Argent Support for Humboldt Broncos Last week, many businesses showed support for the Saskatchewan-based Humboldt Broncos...

Councillor Voakes to be reimbursed for ‘Conflict of Interest’ case legal fees

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Apr 12, 20183 min read

Councillor Voakes to be reimbursed for ‘Conflict of Interest’ case legal fees

by Sylene Argent Essex Council voted in favour of having administration draft a bylaw that would reimburse Councillor Randy Voakes for...

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Apr 12, 20182 min read

Essex County Council notes for April 4

by Adam Gault Smart Cities Challenge Update Essex County Council received a report from the Manager of Corporate Communications and...