Experiencing the United Way’s Impact First Hand
After reading of the United Way’s recent vital request for financial support, I started thinking about if, or how, the United Way had changed my life. For many of us, the assumption is likely that the United Way has had no impact on our lives, other than as an organization…
Lakers home winning streak comes to an end
Wallaceburg’s home winning streak came to a crashing end Wednesday night in a 7-2 loss to the Belle River Canadiens. Wallaceburg, who was a perfect 13-0 at home heading into Wednesday’s battle between the two top teams in the league, were outskated, outworked, and outplayed on every inch of the…
Wallaceburg Photographer Wins Award for Wedding Photo
Wallaceburg’s Brent Foster recently added another accolade to his long list of photojournalistic accomplishments. Foster, who opened Brent Foster Photography Studio in Wallaceburg this past year, finished 17th, being selected as an award winner in the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s Q3 competition. The photo, pictured above, was an award winner in the…
Goodfellow’s Raise $70,500 for Chatham-Kent Children
As the Chatham Goodfellow’s fifty-sixth anniversary campaign draws to a close, and the volunteers are finishing the joyous task of delivering toys and food, to ensure “No Child Without a Christmas”, Chatham Goodfellows would like to thank the corporate sponsors, private businesses large and small, service clubs, churches, all of…
Wheatley lowers the Mooretown Flags
In a back and forth affair, the Wheatley Sharks managed to steal two points at home against the Mooretown Flags Monday evening. Tied 2-2 heading into the third period, Wheatley walked away with a narrow 4-3 victory. Andy Stevenson led the Sharks with two goals and an assist in the…
RM Auctions experiences record sales in 2010
Blenheim’s RM Auctions has hit both record high sales for their own company, as well as record sales for the automobile auction industry, according to Auction Central News. Auction Central News is reporting that RM Auctions sold 1,613 automobiles at 12 auctions this year, for a total value of roughly…
Chatham-Kent sets sights on creating a 401 presence
After a recent presentation by Mayor Randy Hope, it seems that Chatham will soon be looking to grow south, and is actively pursuing opportunities to put forth a presence along the 401. Currently, Chatham-Kent is only represented at the 401 by a few businesses at Blenheim, namely RM Auctions and…
Wallaceburg, Dresden pick up Jr.C Wins
Wallaceburg is definitely a force to be reckoned with in the Great Lakes Junior C League. The power house Wallaceburg Lakers continued to roll Friday evening with a 5-1 win over the Alvinston Flyers. With the win, Wallaceburg improved their regular season mark to 22-3-1 through 26 games. Tyler Lewis…
“Chatham-Kent is Creating a Story,” says Mayor Hope
In speaking to a group of Chatham-Kent youth yesterday, Mayor Randy Hope made two points clear: Chatham-Kent is creating a story of success, and the youth of the community need to be a part of that story. “Understand your voice is needed,” Hope said, “I’m begging you for your views,…
ARTspace to Close Without Public Support
One of downtown Chatham’s top cultural destinations is in danger of closing following January 2011 without public or municipal support. ARTspace, a downtown gallery featuring local Chatham-Kent artists is out of funds, but is not giving up. A group of committee members are launching several campaigns to gain funding, raise…
Snowy weather upsets local sports schedules
Local sports teams are scrambling heading into the Christmas holiday break with multiple days of cancelled games and practices under their belts, and potentially more to come. Yesterday, all KCSSAA high school games were postponed including boys and girls curling and hockey. Today, much of the same is expected as…
Tillsonburg reportedly awarded wind turbine plant
The Toronto Star is reporting that Siemens and the Ontario government will announce Thursday that Tillsonburg will be the home to a new Samsung Wind Turbine blade plant, a contract that Chatham-Kent was originally in competition for. Construction of the plant will create up to 600 jobs, while the plant…
Wind Farm Debate Heats up in CK
A proposed addition to the wind farms popping up across Chatham-Kent has sparked legal action by a group of concerned citizens. Acquired by Suncor Energy in May, the Kent Breeze Wind Power Project plans to build 8 wind turbines just west of Thamesville. In response to the plan, which has…
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