Cobden Grade 8 students short $305 of raising $20,000 over 10 years
Grade 8 student Alexa Gamache takes a shot at the basket as Julia Myer from Right to Play watches. The 10th year of a free-throw fundraiser for Right to Play was held at Cobden District Public School Wednesday afternoon.
$5,000 donation for firefighting training in Whitewater Region
Peter O’Gorman of Enbridge Gas presented a $5,000 to Whitewater Region Fire Chief Wayne Heubner at last Wednesday’s council meeting. Also in attendance were Training Officer Terry Moore (left) and Deputy-Fire Chief Mike Moore.
Foresters Falls’ couple celebrate 70-year marriage
Glen and Lena Byce of Foresters Falls will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on June 28 with family and friends at an Open House. Lena holds their wedding photo taken on June 30, 1945.
Grade 8 graduations held at 3 schools in Whitewater Region
Graduation ceremonies were held for 57 students from Cobden, Beachburg and Westmeath public schools earlier this week.
It’s back to court next month
Two years after charges are laid, three residents of the Township Whitewater Region are still in court regarding two separate issues ... dog tags and a fire inspection report.
CHC’s Cobden satellite office officially re-opens at first annual general meeting
Chairman of the Board Stephen Bird and long-time volunteer Pat Krose hold the ribbon tightly as volunteer Melva Glenn cuts the ribbon to officially re-open the Cobden satellite office Tuesday evening.
Sharon Neff spoke about her battle with breast cancer
There was laughter and a few tears as Sharon read aloud her story about battling breast cancer -- which she has won.
Fire extinguisher training at Caressant Care
Staff from Caressant Care and the Township of Whitewater Region learned the proper way of using a fire extinguisher in a joint learning session.
Editoral: Well done, graduates
It's amazing to watch our young people grow and learn, make new friends, and eventually dress up and take to the stage for graduation.
Eganville Horseshoe League a ringer for MRI
Horse shoe league kicks off the season witha donation to the Regional MRI fund
