December 2017 Archive
Alliston Lions embody their motto, “We Serve”
Through the generosity of the community, and community partners such as the Everett Fire Fighters, Nottawasaga OPP, Honda, churches, schools and a large number of ...
Alliston couple issues Habitat for Humanity challenge to local youth
By Brock Weir Canada 150 has been a year for important discussions about reconciliation – but a local couple is issuing a challenge to ...
Join a local Christmas Bird Count this holiday season
Each year, bird lovers celebrate the joys of winter by joining a Christmas Bird Count. It’s a great way to explore nature while helping to ...
Food drive helps feed families this holiday season
Last Tuesday evening, the Alliston Lions Club & Adjala Tosorontio Fire & Rescue hosted the annual Jim Kenn Memorial Food Drive in Everett. The late ...
Michael Worrod Memorial Fund still helping kids play
Earlier this month, Kerry Worrod, co-founder of the Michael Worrod Memorial Fund, presented members of Help The Kids Play with a cheque for $4,000. Help ...
Baby it’s cold outside, but our windows are warm
By Wendy Gabrek The winners of the 2017 Christmas Window Decorating Contest, hosted by the Alliston BIA, were recently chosen by a panel of ...
Heroes in many ways, Paramedic Toy Drive saves Christmas for local families
By Wendy Gabrek County of Simcoe Paramedic Services kicked off the 15th annual Toy Drive on November 17. The Toy Drive benefits local children ...
Alliston family rallies to help son’s business
By Brock Weir Marilyn Rathke could barely find the words to express the gratitude she felt Thursday as people filed through the doors of ...
Politically Speaking
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.
Tottenham’s Jordan Clark stars in fourth season of Family Channel drama
Jordan Clark, Tottenham’s favourite dancer, has been cast in Family Channel’s The Next Step for a fourth season.
How to help Syrian refugees in Simcoe–Grey
The Simcoe-Grey Federal Liberal Riding Association has undertaken to collect gently used items of clothing, toys, personal hygiene and bedding for Borden and Meaford housed ...
