Here in town on Wednesday, Sept. 23, it was very windy. I had just crossed Fort St. to go to Sobeys and on my return no more than a half-hour later, I was stunned to see a huge tree limb of about 40-feet or more. I started to back up and heard female voices yelling “we’ll help!” Incoming was a mother-daughter team of first responders. They struggled and pulled it away from the ramp I needed to cross the street. Thank you ladies! I am so grateful and very proud of you both. I am very happy...

As a former newspaper reporter that covered multiple municipal, provincial and federal elections and also served four terms as a municipal councillor, I have some thoughts on the upcoming election for residents to consider. The town is already assured two males will hold the top positions (mayor and deputy mayor) since women are not contesting those positions. Those men will also serve on county council. It might be wise for residents to consider voting in at least three females to councillor...

There are very few basic qualifications to be able to run for office in a municipal election. If they meet the few qualifications anybody can run and there is no test to see if they know anything about being on council. We all should know what they will be able to bring to the table. What is the real reason that they are running for municipal office? Do they know anything about the Municipal Act, the Drainage Act or any other act from the upper levels of government that will restrict...