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Public school board proposes closing Morrisburg P.S. and Seaway D.H.S.

September 27, 2016 Phillip Blancher

School board trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board will be discussing a proposed plan to realign schools due to declining enrolment in the past decade. n n Titled “Building for the Future Pupil […]

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Jr. C Lions remain winless in pre-season

September 20, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The Morrisburg Jr. C Lions remain winless in preseason play in the National Capital Junior Hockey League.n n The team hosted the Gananoque Islanders on September 14th, losing the second of the home-and-home series 6-0.n […]

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Seaway Girls high school team wins SD&G golf championship

September 20, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The Seaway District High School boys and girls golf team competed in the SD&G Championship at Upper Canada Golf Course on September 19th. n n The girls team consisted of Amber Bailey, Trystan Hummel and […]

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Ice is in at Morrisburg arena

September 13, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The ice is in at the Morrisburg arena and skaters started hitting the ice September 12th. n n “We’re ready for another season,” said Don W. Lewis, director of recreation facilities for South Dundas. n […]

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Upper Canada Village Horse Lovers’ Weekend draws huge crowds News – September 7, 2016 Edition A young equestrienne in the Village parade. (Leader photo/W. Gibb)

September 8, 2016 Phillip Blancher

nUpper Canada Village Horse Lovers’ Weekend draws huge crowdsnNews – September 7, 2016 EditionnnA young equestrienne in the Village parade. (Leader photo/W. Gibb)

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New recreation programs this fall in South Dundas

September 6, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The recreation department for the Municipality of South Dundas is launching some new programs as part of the 2016-17 recreation season. n n “We’re really excited to expand what we can offer,” said Ben Macpherson, […]

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Laurin and Cameron fly high in Ladies Open

August 30, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The sun was shining for this year’s Morrisburg Golf Club’s Ladies Open.n The annual tournament saw 70 golfers hit the course Wednesday, August 24 with Judy Laurin and Judy Cameron the big winners for the […]

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Kicker top Ottawa City 7-0

August 23, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The Seaway Kickers U14-mixed team visited Ottawa City at Sir Robert Borden High School August 18th, winning 7-0.n The Kickers struck first early at the 11 minute mark of the game with forward Sam Henderson […]

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Second annual Porkfest a success

August 23, 2016 Phillip Blancher

The Morrisburg Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) hosted the second annual Porkfest on August 20th.n This year, there were nine vendors serving up pork treats from the usual fare of ribs and pulled pork, to […]

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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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