Lakeview Heights opens 60 serviced building lots in Acton
Long Term Investments Ltd Brampton announces 60 fully serviced lots for sale in Lakeview Heights Acton. The firm will develop Tyler Avenue and extend Edmore Dive and Nelson Court along with Jeffrey Avenue. Buyers may build any home with NEPA mortgage eligibility through private contractors and central mortgage designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enqines
Acton
Lakeview Heights
Grisenthwite Properties
Hamlton
Tyler Avenue
Edmore Dive
Elizabeth Street
Nelson Court
Jeffrey Avenue
Alee Johnson
Acton Free Press Tops in Local Newspaper Awards
The Acton Free Press earned second place in the best all round newspaper class for 1 001 to 2 000 circulation at the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention in Edmonton. Castlegar News won first with The Free Press and Champion cited among top performers in Ontario and Manitoba regions.
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Acton Free Press
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Edmonton
Altoria
Dave Dilly
Free Press
Castlegar
Acton
Porte de la Previe
Man
Milton
Dills Printing and Publishing
Burlington
Trenton
Midland
Ontario
Jim Dille
Dave Dills
Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association
Canadian Association
Jim Dills
Champion
Rain and Parade Mark Third Straight Year of Playground Closings
Rain dampens the end of a summer playground program in Acton district with a parade by Indigenous youths from tribes including Ojibwas and Cree nations. Tribal leaders preside as ceremonies continue despite weather interruptions. Ice cream and soft drinks end the evening, while a separate school roof leak prompts brick repairs at Acton district high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursahey
Troe
Lestave
Sisle Marne
Cives
Cheventics
Wath War Port
Ceremiony Chiets
Poona Bats
Tom Kirkwesl
Barbara Sacotak
Lona Ralston
Gavelle Marshall
Loune Larmdsborough
Ja Marie
Norman Vea Gite
Gov Transport
Frank Than Voluntesed
Wats
Othos
Rai
Travis
John Chunchill
Brenda den- Dluediieinen
Shani Sharhment
Barbara McNabb
Jom Churchill
Thelma Kirkwood
Ledger
LGA
Tan
Ronald Roe
Plan Baby Show For Acton Fall Fair
Acton plans a baby show at Aviontar returning after a 12 year gap. The event will be held in the arena on Saturday afternoon September 18 with a morning 10 am show added. Classes include equitation and working hunter hack with prizes to be announced in the fair prize list. The fair features industrial exhibits parade arena entertainment by Chip McKay and others, plus the crowning of the third Miss Acton Farr.
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Aviontar
Chip McKay
Acton Farr
Miss Acton Fair entries sought from local contacts
A few entries have been received for the Miss Acton Fair context and more participants are being sought. Interested individuals should contact Mac Sprow Linda Fergunnen Nettie Tryssenaar Bull Neles Lawrence Hemsley Russell Murray or Bert Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Sprow
Linda Fergunen
Nettie Tryssenaar
Bull Neles
Lawrence Hemsley
Russel Murray
Bert Hinton
Cattle Shipments to Italian Breeder Sets Record at Georgetown
Rockwood International loaded 550 head Holsteins into 16 cattle cars at Georgetown on August 5 for shipment to Milan Italy. Buyer Ao Ladina of Milan purchased 50 top quality animals through Rockwood during a recent buying trip aided by interpreter Severina Araida of Acton. Cattle traveled by rail to Montreal then by ship Diana Clausen to Genoa Italy, with some animals staying with Ladina and others dispersed to Ontario farms. Milling ton, Rockwood president, called the sale excellent for Canadian breeders and noted plans for larger shipments.
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Rockwood International Lad
Georgetown
Arena
Milan
Italy
Ladina
Rockwood International
Severina Araida
Acton
Ontario
Montreal
Diana Clausen
Genoa
Milton
Des Millington
Grade 13 Graduates Amid Strong Exam Scores
District High School reports 15 grade 13 graduates with high marks across subjects. Notable achievers include Elizabeth Ashley and Roy Waters, with several students earning above 70 in multiple courses.
Mayor Seeks Dual Tender for Hydro Project
The Hydro Mayor discussed recalling tenders for the proposed hydro project to obtain one contractor for both components. The Commission approved accounts totaling 1944.22 and authorized payment to secretary Audrey Dequhart. Creed Cheveel PgevHe COs planned sketches and IPProwMate Gast were noted. The employees pension plan with Confederation Life would be paid up by December. no new plan will be opened. The sanitary department was asked to obtain further details from the company.
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Actonivan
Dhstay A Bret Amedag Tharsaas
Ool
Les Dubs
Audrey Dequhart
Creed Che Veel
Ats
Confederation Life
Sanitary
Pike Rescue Preserves Catch At Fairy Lake Event
A hundred northern pike were rescued and transported from Milton to Milton pond areas near Acton to reestablish a local fishery. Halton Conservation officers aided volunteers as water levels were managed and the pike were relocated for a community fishing outing amid a large crowd.
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Northern Pike
Fairy Lake
Wailer
Sunaney
Malton
Bary Lake
Milton
Fist
Halton
Tad Ackert
Moffat
Two-Car Crash on Main Street Causes Minor Damage
Police report two cars involved on Main Street in Acton with about 210 dollars damage. No injuries reported. Parked vehicle owned by James Smith and a vehicle driven by Kenneth Chappel were involved. Driver information provided by Can-Mable Nick Farrion of the Acton O.P.P. Detachment.
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Can- Mable
Nick Farrion
Acton 1O.P.P
Main St. L
James Smith
R.R. 1
Acton
Kenneth Chappel
Rockwood Car Stolen Sunday
A 1989 Chevrolet was stolen from Lou's Used Car in Rockwood after midnight Sunday. A plate glass door was shattered to gain entry and keys were taken from desks and a cupboard before the vehicle disappeared. Constable Hugh Alton investigated with OPP Detachment.
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Lou
Rockwood
Olive Wats
Whckts
Gosiph Opp
Hugh Alton
Learn to Swim Tests Friday At Local Pool
Tests held in the wading pool Friday identified participants by time slot. Afternoon sessions from 1 to 4 PM listed numerous students and instructors including Van Opstal Somerville and Jobb. The notice notes two summer scenes with strong registration and attendance and announces free public swimming for youths after noons until school starts.
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Claw
Terry Holmes
Adrian van Opstal
Susan Somerville
Caryl Somerville
Margo Matherson
JoAnn Vietstra
Sandra Patterson
Wendy Koapton
Shirley Jacque
Dorothy Newton
Vale Bateman
Erica Heptoer
Jeffrey Jobb
Giert van Opstal
Manel Frvters
Roland Bashira
Peter Vuetstra
Hay Rake Damages Car on Mill Street
A hay rake attached to a farm tractor struck a parked car owned by Frank Toth Sr on Mill Street. The impact caused about 200 dollars in damage to the car's left rear door and back. The tractor driver was Cart Cassity of Acton R 4.
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Mill St
Frank Toth Sr
Mr. Toth
Cart Cassity
Acton
McNair
Two New Teachers Join High School Staff
Principal E A Hansen reports all vacancies at the high school filled with two additions. Lawson Randall of Ottawa will teach grade 11 and 12 English and History, replacing Grace Rotre on leave. James Holmes of Fort Erie will teach Biology and English, replacing Adal Sharawi who returns to Egypt. Mr Holmes previously taught at Smooth Rock Falls. Organizing events by Rotarians continues with ongoing meetings.
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E. A.hansen
Lawson Randall
Ottawa
Cemtralia Rcaf. Base
Grace Rogtre
Randall
James Holmes
Fort Erie
Adal Sharawi
Egypt
Mr. Holmes
Smooth Rock Falls
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Lakeview
Sear
Neran
Uae
Steven Coles
Barry Buchanan
Acton Citizens’ Band
Rockwood Conservation Park
George Elliott
Steven
Adtga District High School
Neal Pranklin
Peeple
Donna
Pereapal
Pradicates
Pttade PS
Perening
Mas Olivabeth Ashley
Wee Benson Rainbelie
Roy Weter
Jul Warst
Peter Lawson
Tloyd MeTntvee
Wal Than Reed
Nancy Rent
Brine Strabies
Uansen
Department of Edescien
Schead
Mischa Hurd
H. Callett
R. Ro
Thas
Hansen
Elizabeth Mo Ashley
Aly AY
Jennifers
W Wayne Henn
Oly Hast
Aly
Geom
Telg
Hotung
Chom
Sandra Bo Binnie
Sison
Bo Clarke
Zeul
Stephen EE Coles
Zool
Mies Vinson
Collett
al Dunbar
Ned A Branklin - Eng
Mart KO Procker
Eng
Allan Go Plall
Phivasces
Karin Ht Meller -Eng
Ronald Ro Heller
Ronald Ro Henry- Eng
Awk Morste
Mrs Kathleen
Hurst -Eng Bt
Mauilyn al Kirkwood
Doone
Landsborough
Geaco D Lauder
Zoul
Peter No Lawson
Donald A Lowe
Lioyd Mcintyre
Thomas McKeown
Doris M. Moffat
Eny
Gary M Marr
Susan Mo Radford
Jflst
William Reed
Nemy
Rognvaldson — Zoul, Sy
Jamal
Vivian Mc Smyth
Carol B. Swackhamer
Diane J. Swackhamer
Isa, Geog
Dorothy Ro Thompson
Zool. So
Gordon UW van Gils
Carl Mc Weir
Gay White
Sally M. Wilson
John Ro Wood
Library
Hydro
Stan Pree
Hal Brush
George Robertson
Maldon
Consable Alton
Emily Hougson
Sandra Woods
Garry Turkesz
Janet Green
Susan Mills
Sein
Bees Bareo
Taye
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