August 2015 Archive
Soccer action
The South Simcoe United U17 girls host Bradford on the soccer pitch at Mel Mitchell Athletic Fields in Beeton during a mid-week game. The season ...
Softball
Teams sponsored by Noble Insurance and Tucci Clothing battle it out at the fairground diamond in Alliston during championship weekend. Both teams made it to ...
It’s Steam time again!
September 12th, 2015, the Tottenham Steam of the Greater Metro Hockey League will take to the hit the ice for their second season in the ...
Beeton Legion news
Dear editor, Here we are in the fourth week of August. Before I get started on our last couple of weeks we at the Legion ...
Thief Steals iPad from Charity Silent Auction
Dear editor: This past Sunday (Aug. 23), we held a fundraiser silent auction at the Help The Kids Play golf tournament I coordinated at Woodington ...
Thank you neighbours!
Dear editor, Beeton Mixed Slo Pitch would like to thank all our “Neighbours” and residents of the Town of New Tecumseth and surrounding areas for ...
A plan to live up to our promises to veterans
Dear editor, Canada has a social covenant with all the veterans who put their lives on the line for their country. A Liberal government will ...
Following the bylaws?
Dear editor: Driving around the county, I have seen a number of Kellie Leitch campaign signs along the roads. At the same time, Liberal candidate ...
A historical building in Beeton is up for sale
Dear editor: The well-known Town Hall is in the hands of realtors. Built in 1895, this building has a unique and colourful story and we ...
How to use 911
Nottawasaga OPP would like to remind the public of the appropriate use of the 9-1-1 system. In a 48 hour period, Nottawasaga Detachment officers were ...
Next Page »Politically Speaking
Simcoe–Grey MP “disappointed” with Throne Speech, lacked specifics
The Speech from the Throne was delivered by Canada’s Governor General Julie Payette last Wednesday and supported by the NDP, preventing a fall election. Highlights ...
Seniors being celebrated this month in New Tecumseth
The importance of protecting seniors has been highlighted over the past three months since COVID-19 started to spread throughout the world. June is an especially ...
Tottenham mom raises awareness ahead of Rare Disease Day
By Brock Weir This Saturday is February 29 – a rare day in our calendar that only comes around in the Leap Year. But, it ...
How can we help curb child poverty?
My son and I are embarking on a mission in late January, in an effort to help the less fortunate. Many of those we will be helping are children. We live relative luxury in this country, even if we are challenged by the free market and accompanying economic pitfalls. We complain about the price at the pumps, hydro rates and credit card bills.
Sale aids mission cause
This time I will walk the talk on mission trip
Mark Pavilons Writers write. We tell stories. Sometimes we witness events first-hand. Often, we help others retell their tales of adventure, both tragic and happy. ...
Democracy is the best system we have
The people have spoken. This pretty much sums up the fundamentals of our democratic system in a nutshell. Sure, our form of government may not be perfect, but it’s the very foundation of our society.
Neville-Lake Family memorial day planned
Hundreds of people are expected Sunday, Aug. 14 at Kettle Lake Park in King City, to commemorate the three Neville-Lake children and their grandfather, who ...
Do individual rights trump those of society?
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one. Top-down dictatorships, socialist nations and communist ideology put the “state” ahead of the individual. We here in the free west have grown accustomed to our liberal rights, and shun those other systems.
Student speakers wow judges at Tottenham Legion competition
Students from four local schools faced off at the first level of Legion Youth Speeches competition Feb. 28.
