Monthly Archives: July 2013

“Third Floor” Brings Twisted Fun to Firehall Theatre

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by Lorraine Payette, written July 8, 2013, photos by Mark Bergin

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) There’s something not quite right on the Third Floor. Oh sure, condo living takes some getting used to, but still. It can be something as simple and silly as looking at people’s door mats, or it can be some annoying little habit.

When new neighbours meet in a hallway, the usual small talk is always expected. Who are you, what do you do, what do you like, where are you from… Chit-chat. But when she is pretty self contained and private, while he is wild, rambunctious, and somehow, very intense, it can lead to an interesting relationship. – to read more>

Health Unit Lifts Heat Alert

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For Immediate Release: July 11, 2013 – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Health Unit Lifts Heat Alert

(LEEDS-GRENVILLE) The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit has lifted the Heat Alert that was issued on July 4, 2013 for the tri-county area effective today. Temperatures will still be warm but it will be less humid. The Health Unit will continue to monitor weather conditions.

For more information on how to protect your health during extreme heat, visit http://www.healthunit.org or like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/LGLHealthUnit or call the Health ACTION Line at 1-800-660-5853.

Early Spring Brings Early Threat of Lyme Disease

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by Lorraine Payette, written March 27, 2012
(note: this information is still relevant and will hopefully help those who need more information)

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) With the unexpectedly early warm weather of the past few weeks, the insect world is in action well ahead of schedule. And with the flies, mosquitoes, and other interesting bugs, the deer tick has also once again come out of hiding. – to read more>

Pirate Fest Sailing Into Gananoque for Third Year

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by Lorraine Payette, written July 8, 2013, photos from Pirate Fest 2012

“Avast, a-weigh, yo-ho, heave ho, a-pirating we’ll go!”
– Peter Pan the Musical

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Tall ships have been seen heading in from the west, there’s been gunfire on the waterfront, and the citizens have been bracing themselves for all that might be in store. What ho, my lads, but there’s a flag with skull and bones, and pirates taking over Gananoque. It must be time once again for Pirate Fest. – to read more>

Wil Collins wins Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel

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PGA TOUR Canada – Captures first PGA TOUR Canada win and jumps to tie atop Order of Merit

Final leaderboard – Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel (bold denotes Canadian)

1. Wil Collins – 66 (-21)
T-2. Nick Taylor – 71 (-20)
T-2. John Ellis – 71 (-20)
T-2. Ryan Yip – 71 (-20)
T-5. Josh Creel – 68 (-18)
T-5. Jaco Ahlers – 72 (-18)
T-5. Dan Buchner – 69 (-18)

(July 7, 2013 – Saskatoon, SK) – Wil Collins of Rapid City, South Dakota shot a final round 66 Sunday at Dakota Dunes Golf Links to claim the Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel. Collins finished a 21-under par, one shot ahead of Canadians Nick Taylor and Ryan Yip as well as American John Ellis. – to read more>

Number 492 Military Police Canadian Army Cadet Corps Holds Annual Review in Gananoque

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The Number 492 Military Police Canadian Army Cadet Corps held their annual parade and review at the Gananoque Recreation Centre on May 22
Major Vanessa Hanrahan came out to be Reviewing Officer
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 put in a good showing
The Regimental Sergeant Major’s Award for Outstanding Service was awarded by Major Hanrahan CD and MWO Andrews CD to Mcpl Greg Garrah
The Number 492 Military Police Canadian Army Cadet Corps presented a cheque for $200.00 to the Military Police Fund for Blind Children, an amount which was matched by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92

by Lorraine Payette, written May 22, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) The Number 492 Military Police Canadian Army Cadet Corps made sure they had all their boots spit shined, buttons polished, every hair in place and every uniform spotless as they came together for their annual parade and review at the Gananoque Recreation Centre on May 22. – to read more>

Army Cadets Stand Vigil for 66th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge

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Cadets from Gananoque’s 492 Military Police Royal Canadian (Army) Cadet Corps stand vigil at the cenotaph in the Town Park in Gananoque in honour of the memory of those troops who fought so nobly at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917

Cadets from Gananoque’s 492 Military Police Royal Canadian (Army) Cadet Corps stand vigil at the cenotaph in the Town Park in Gananoque in honour of the memory of those troops who fought so nobly at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917

by Lorraine Payette, written April 13, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) In honour of the memory of those troops who fought so nobly at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917, the Cadets from Gananoque’s 492 Military Police Royal Canadian (Army) Cadet Corps chose to stand a vigil at the cenotaph in the Town Park in Gananoque on April 13, the 66th anniversary of the battle.

“No Allied operation on the Western Front was more thoroughly planned than this deliberate frontal attack on what seemed to be virtually invincible positions,” reports Canada at War. “Vimy Ridge was so well fortified that all previous attempts to capture it had failed. However, Canadian commanders had learned bitter lessons from the cost of past frontal assaults made by vulnerable infantry. This time their preparations were elaborate. As the Canadian Commander of the 1st Division, Major-General Arthur Currie, said, ‘Take time to train them.’ This is exactly what the Canadian Corps did, down to the smallest unit and the individual soldier.” – to read more>

Delta Documentary and Film Festival Accepting Entries from Around the World

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It’s all about fun at the Delta Documentary and Film Festival. Worldwide entries are being accepted.

It’s all about fun at the Delta Documentary and Film Festival. Worldwide entries are being accepted.

by Lorraine Payette, written July 7, 2013

(DELTA, ONBTARIO) The long awaited news is here – the official category for this year’s Delta Documentary and Film Festival has been announced. After careful deliberation, and lots of fantastic input, the winner is “Heroes – From the Everyday to Super”. – to read more>