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their excellent signage along the highway and marketing, that has promoted Mississippi Mills in a positive light. “We’re honoured to be given this chance today,” said Craig Hall. “We’re just really appreciative of members of the community who support us regularly and also contractors and everyone else who worked on the new building.”
The Argues were chosen for their involvement in community events over the past 35 years, especially in Pakenham. “There are lot of great volunteers there, and everybody does their bit to make the community work, so thank you all,” said Margie Argue.
The creativity and innovation award went to Craig and Amber Hall of Equator Coffee Roasters, which has recently moved into a new location in Almonte. The Halls were also nominated for the Community Involvement Award for their work with local Almonte-founded charity SchoolBox. The Halls’ nomination said that they have adopted a “principled approach to international trade that respects the en-
confidence of the other businesses on the street.” “I really didn’t expect this,” said St. John. “We make a small contribution, but this town and this community has been so inviting to us that we just love it here.”
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CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION AWARD
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With a second store having opened in Pakenham, Don St. John Cindy Hobbs, Don St. John and RBC regional of Don’s Meat Market was the winmanager Sean Sweetman as St. John wins ner of the Economic Contribution the economic contribution award for Don’s Award. He has had a store in Almonte Meat Market. since 1998, and opened the second vironment and ensures a balance in the location this year. In making the relationship between producers and the nomination, Cathy Galbraith, coowner of Nicholson’s, said: “Don’s consumers.” The Halls were also congratulated for new store helped to renew the
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Kris Riendeau, Amber and Craig Hall and Adrian Ayotte after the Halls won the creativity and innovation award for Equator Coffee Roasters.
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Paddye Mann, Margie and Ritchie Argue and gala presenting sponsor Wanda Fairhurst after Margie and Ritchie Argue won the award for community involvement.
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