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Morrisburg Leader

Seaway Spartan golf tournament August 27th

August 16, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The annual Seaway Spartans Golf Tournament is set for August 27th at the Iroquois Golf Club. n n The tournament is a fundraiser in support of the athletic programs at Seaway District High School and […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Severe drought affecting South Dundas farmers

August 16, 2016 Phillip Blancher

A few showers over the weekend has not helped the drought farmers in South Dundas are dealing with this year. n n “No one can remember this, where it starts dry and stays dry like […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Seaway Kickers leave Ottawa with a tie

August 16, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The Seaway Kickers U14M team left Ottawa tying division rivals the Ottawa Internationals on August 11th at Bruff Park in Ottawa South. n n Scoring opened 14 minutes into the  game as midfielder Jayden Rowe […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Pilot recounts St. Lawrence River crash in Iroquois

August 16, 2016 Phillip Blancher

What was suppose to be a leisurely flight became anything but for Graham Lake resident Greg Burgess. Burgess flew the Volks plane that crashed into the St. Lawrence River west of Iroquois beach on August […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Morrisburg Jr. C Lions open training camp August 16th

August 9, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The Morrisburg Junior C Lions are preparing for the 2016-17 season in the National Captial Junior Hockey League (NCJHL) with the opening of training camp on August 16th. n n This is the second year […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Kickers end home stand with decisive shut out

August 9, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The Seaway Kickers U14 Mixed team blanked the visiting Ottawa City M4 team 11-0 at Seaway District High School August 4th. n n Scoring opened at the two minute mark of the first half with […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Second straight Tubie win for Team Lee

August 2, 2016 Phillip Blancher

Rough waters and strong winds could not hold back the Lee team from their second straight win at the 46th annual Tubie race July 31st. n n Consisting of Katherine Lee, Matt Vanmoorsel, Nancy Lee, […]

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Morrisburg Leader

Local wins Iroquois Open

July 19, 2016 Phillip Blancher

An exciting 9th hole playoff decided the winner of the 2016 Iroquois Open on July 16th. At the end of 18 holes, local golfer Les Gilmour tied with Mark Wyatt of Prescott for overall low […]

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Published Columns

Don’t vote out of fear

October 18, 2015 Phillip Blancher

October 19th marks the end of the longest campaign in modern Canadian history. If one lesson can come out of this election, it is that those who want to govern you, want you to be […]

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Photography

Trip to Gatineau

October 17, 2015 Phillip Blancher

On the Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend we took the family up to the Gatineau Hills to sight-see the fall colours. We also wanted to check out Kingsmere, the estate of former Prime Minister William Lyon […]

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