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Celebration in Harriston - The Harriston Street Party and Canada Packers Reunion drew large crowds to town for events last weekend. ABOVE: The Leslie Motors Classic Ford Show. LEFT: The Savour in the Streets dinner, which was followed by a street dance. BELOW LEFT: Canada Packers memorabilia displays.

BELOW RIGHT: Former Canada Packers employee Cam Forbes checks out the display, organized by the Harriston Historical Society.

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Drayton Fair - The 162nd Drayton Fair took place from Aug. 10 to 12. LEFT: McKeown Farms’ team of Clydesdales negotiate a turn during the horse show.

Photo by Sue Hogenkamp RIGHT: A competitor in Sunday’s beef show keeps his eye on the judge. BELOW: Isaac Pot from Maitland Traditional Scouting gives Amber Cowan a wood burning demonstration.

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Councillors concerned about drug use in community MINTO – Councillors here are concerned about illegal drug use in the community and are seeking information and assurances that local police are dealing with the problem proactively.

Councillor Ron Elliott raised the issue at the Aug. 7 meeting, referencing a fatal July 11 accident in Mapleton allegedly caused by drug impairment.

The accident claimed the life of Darren James More, 43, of Palmerston.

Ethan Robert Noble, 21, of Harriston faces nine charges in relation to the crash,

including driving while impaired by drug causing death. “A couple weeks ago we had a young fellow die in COUNCILLOR a car acciRON ELLIOTT dent, apparently killed by an impaired drug (user),� said Elliott. “He left behind three kids and a wife. (He was a) wonderful man. Unfortunately drugs in our community led to this. “The concern I have is we do have drugs in our community and people have since

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came to me and talked to me about what’s happening, how we’re dealing with that, and whether our Wellington County OPP are dealing with that. “And I reassured them that certainly knowing our OPP and what they have and what they do, they are trying to deal with it.�

Elliott continued, “I have a motion. It’s heartfelt.�

The motion, seconded by councillor Dave Turton, requested, “the Wellington OPP provide information about their illegal drug policies and reassure the Town of Minto they are being proactive with these drug poli-

cies and (ask) in what way the Town of Minto could assist.�

Elliott said the intent of the motion is to ask the OPP to “reassure our people in some sense, without revealing anything that they shouldn’t, that they are moving forward to try and eliminate use of meth and other illegal drugs in our community.�

Elliott called illegal drug use “a disease� that particularly affects young people and leads to theft, unemployment and other social issues. “I’m hoping that by bringing this motion forward, that will help reassure our people

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in the Town of Minto that our police, our people, are trying to do what they can to solve this problem - at least put a dent in it,� he stated.

Councillor Jean Anderson said the police face limitations in dealing with illegal drug users and suggested the solution to the problem lies with legislators. “It’s truly tragic what happened,� Anderson stated. “More disconcerting yet though is that he (Noble) was arrested two weeks prior to that for the same thing. But I think the police, their hands are tied. So the motion needs to go higher.� continued, Anderson

“And we’re going to run into this when cannabis is legalized, because we do not have the testing facilities honed down yet. And what constitutes inability to operate a motorized vehicle when under the influence of marijuana? I don’t know that anyone has the answer to that yet. So the police do the best that they can and the problem is deep-seated and has been going on.�

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Local rowers participate in international championship

By Aryn Strickland WELLINGTON COUNTY – Charles Alexander of Fergus and Hayley Chase of Alma recently represented Canada at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Poznan, Poland.

To make their respective teams they had to undergo a vetting process lasting over three days.

Being selected means they are two of the best Canadian athletes from schools across the country and the United States.

The event, which ran from July 25 to 29, was the first international competition for both Alexander and Chase. In fact, three years ago, neither had ever rowed before.

Both Wellington residents moved over 400 kilometres away, to Laurentian University in Sudbury, to find the sport - or rather, for the sport to find them.

Chase, who is a year ahead of Alexander at Laurentian, was recruited by head rowing coach Amanda Schweinbenz at a university fair.

“I thought, ‘Oh this would be fun to try,’” Chase recalled.

International rowers - Alma’s Hayley Chase, front right, was one of two local residents to participate in the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Poland from July 25 to 29.

Photo by Merijn Soeters When Schweinbenz approached Alexander the following year, he took a bit more persuading. But he was ultimately swayed by the possibility of making it to the Olympics. “[Schweinbenz] showed up with some numbers from a program called Row to the Podium, and said, ‘Well, if you hit these standards you can start training for the Olympics,’” says Alexander.

Taking part in the Under 23 Championships brought both Alexander and Chase a step closer to that dream.

In Poland, Chase and the rowers in the Canadian women’s quadruple sculls boat finished in fifth place overall out of 18 countries, a result she and her teammates were proud of.

Alexander and the Canadian men’s quadruple scull placed 13th overall, a score he says could have been higher if not for some difficulties the team faced before the race.

However, both Alexander and Chase found the experience at the international competition invaluable in

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They didn’t have long to wait to put those lessons into practice.

Shortly after coming home, Chase and Alexander took part in the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in St. Catharines, which ended just last weekend.

For Alexander, the main thing he learned from the Under 23 Championships is how to mentally prepare for such a high-stakes race.

“Rowing is very much a mental game, especially when you get to a more elite level,” he said. “It comes down to what you can do mentally, not what you can do physically.”

According to Chase, having fun at the competitions is the most important thing.

But waking up early in the winter months and training three times a day, six days a week to make it in the sport, sometimes takes extra motivation.

“My goal is the 2020 [Olympics]. It’s a motivation of how close it is,” she said.

“Even just being able to go back to the Under 23 next year is a great motivator.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 17 - Monthly Euchre, 7:30pm. Drayton Legion, 15 Elm Street. $5. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome.

August 20 - Drayton Blood Donor Clinic, 3:30-7:30pm.

Community Christian School, 35 High St. Appointments: 1-888236-6283 or www.blood.ca. Walk-ins welcome.

August 22 - September 5 - “God Talk” at Selah Centre, 24 Wood St. Drayton, 7:30-9pm. Every Wednesday. Contact Pastor Jeff McCracken 519-830-5642.

August 23 - September 6 - “Wimber Time” at Selah Centre, 24 Wood St. Drayton, 1-3pm. Every Thursday. Contact Pastor Jeff McCracken 519-830-5642.

August 24-26 - Annual Campin’ & Jammin’ in the Park, Drayton Fairgrounds. Enjoy a weekend of singing, dancing, gospel & jam sessions. Info: Arlie 519-638-3323 or Peter 519-797-1574.

August 24-26 - Palmerston Fair. Theme: Small Town, Big Dreams.

Palmerston Community Centre, Free Admission. New Activities: Axe Throwing, Pony Rides, Bouncy Inflatable Land & more.

August 25 - Breakfast at the Drayton legion, 15 Elm Street.

8-11am. $8, under 12 free. Take out available.

August 25 - 5th annual Free Family Fun Zone Day! Whites

Road Pentecostal Church, 9171 Wellington Rd 5, 2-5pm. Huge Inflatables, dunk tank, prize give aways, free food and more.

August 25 - Palmerston Corn Roast & eating contest hosted

by Minto Farmers’ Market and Palmerston Agricultural Society.

Palmerston Community Centre, 5-7pm. Adults: $10, children under 10: FREE. For tickets call Luke Hartung, 519-497-4559.

August 26 - Palmerston Fair’s annual roast beef dinner, 4:306:30pm, Palmerston Community Centre. Tickets - Adv: $15, Door: $17, 10 & under: $6. Call Danielle 519-897-0467.

August 29 - Seniors Centre of Excellence - Palmerston Friendship Circles. Palmerston United Church, 10am. Great conversations and learn about community happenings! Free coffee, tea and snacks. Register: 519-638-1000.

Organizers prepare for Drayton Terry Fox Run DRAYTON - What are you running for?

Every September thousands of Canadians come together to run, walk or bike in memory of Terry Fox to support his dream of curing cancer.

The Drayton Terry Fox run is a month away and the committee is sending out a warm invitation to all residents of Mapleton and beyond to attend the event on Sept. 16 at the Drayton Fairgrounds and Agricultural Hall.

“Cancer has veered its ugly head into every corner of Canada, including a number of families in our community,” local organizers state in a press release.

“Many of us cannot understand the burden of cancer, but we can rise up and support those around us. Terry Fox’s perseverance during his cross-country Canada run should not go unnoticed.

“Terry was passionate about his cause and had this to say to those who thought he was struggling every step of the way: ‘I loved it. I enjoyed myself so much and that was what other people couldn’t realize. They thought I was going through a nightmare running all day long. People thought I was going through hell. Maybe I was partly, but still I was doing what I wanted and a dream was coming true and that, above everything else, made it all worthwhile to me.’”

In 2017, over 200 participants attended the event in Drayton, raising an astounding $23,500. Mapleton should be proud, as the local run continues to be in the top three for fundraising per cap-

ita in Ontario.

“Thank you to all those who have made past races a grand slam, and for your continued support in the upcoming years,” organizers state.

New this year, access to the local Terry Fox Run webpage (www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/drayton) will allow the public to donate online directly to Drayton’s run.

On Sept. 16, registration begins at 12:30pm, and organizers promise “an exciting send off ” at 1:30pm.

Participants may walk, run or bike a 2km, 5km or 10km route. The public is invited to bring a donation if unable to participate, or to sponsor a participant prior to the event.

After the run, the committee has planned a funfilled afternoon of activities suitable for all ages, including: memory boards, donation barbecue, cold treats, face painting and live music.

Anyone interested in helping with the event or who has questions is asked to contact Melissa Gleeson at 519-5004542 or Jenny Bults at 519638-0661.

Once again many local businesses have offered their space for sponsor form pick-up locations, including: Blooms on Main (formerly Blooming Dales), Drayton Royal Bank, Drayton Food Market, Dobben’s Hardware and Moorefield Diner.

“Terry Fox entrusted all Canadians to continue his marathon of hope,” organizers state. “We look forward to seeing familiar and new faces of Mapleton on Sept. 16 to remember, support and celebrate those who are affected by cancer.”

Palmerston Terry Fox Run begins at railway museum PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Terry Fox run is set to take place on Sept. 16.

The event begins with registration at 8am at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum, located at 166 William Street.

The open start format run takes place from 8am to

2pm. Route distances of one, two, five and 10 kilometres are options for participants.

Routes are bicycle and stroller accessible, with partial wheelchair and roller blade accessibility.

Parking is available at the site. A barbecue will be held at the museum at noon.

Turton and Seiler win challenge euchre PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosted a challenge euchre on Aug. 6 Wray Turton and Walter Seiler placed first, Jim and Marion Walker placed second and Dorelene and Doug

Anderson came in third.

Hidden number winners were Marg Heinmiller and Shirley Pellet. Most lone hands were recorded by Annie Mae Hemley and Kirk Schiestel. The next euchre is Sept. 3. Everyone is welcome.

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Celebrating Crime Stoppers - Guelph-Wellington Crime Stoppers coordinator Sarah Bowers-Peter introduced members of the organization’s board of directors at a 30th anniversary celebration event held at Mount Forest’s Murphy Park on Aug. 3. From left: Rick Beazley, office coordinator Leesa Keleher, Rob Mattice, Marlene Coughlin, John Svensson, treasurer Bonnie Facklam and vice-chair Deryck West.

Founders - Guelph-Wellington Crime Stoppers board member John Svenson, right, introduced organization founders, from left: Paul Truex, Dick Stewart and Mike Blythe at the organization’s 30th anniversary celebration on Aug. 3. Other founders involved in organizing the local Crime Stoppers group in 1985 include Al Spence, Harry Legris, Grant Ford and Jim Butler. Charter members at the organization’s 1988 incorporation included: Brent Barnes, Mike Blythe, Edward C. Boston, Archie Calder, Grant Ford, Mary Lou Goodwin, Margaret Heinmiller, Harry Legris, Ted Mestern, Bernie Miller, Fred Sanvido, Gordon Sloan, Sandee Smith, Al Spence, Diane Squires, Paul Truex and Charlie Whittaker.

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Guelph-Wellington Crime Stoppers celebrates 30 years

By Patrick Raftis MOUNT FOREST – A 30th anniversary party for Guelph-Wellington Crime Stoppers was held here on Aug. 3.

“We have been celebrating all year long, but it’s really culminating today with the celebration of 30 years,” said program coordinator Sarah Bowers-Peter at the

party held in Murphy Park following a downtown flagraising ceremony.

Bowers-Peter introduced the Crime Stoppers civilian board of directors, noting “We have a very deep team on the Guelph-Wellington Crimestoppers organization.”

Board member Marlene Coughlin, tasked with heading up the 30th anniversary

celebration effort, said it was a job she was pleased to do.

“I truly do believe in the program. I know its value and I know the program works.

But I also know it only works with a strong partnership between us, Crime Stoppers, the police, in our case the OPP and the Guelph Police Service, the media and most importantly … the community ... It’s that partnership and

the strength of that partnership that allows this program to be effective,” she stated.

Wellington County Warden Dennis Lever said, “The idea of a program that would offer the anonymous ability to report a crime has been a tremendous success.

“It’s a fantastic program.

It’s also a program that the County of Wellington has been very pleased to sup-

port,” Lever added, noting the county provides office space, the proceeds from the annual police auction of recovered property and “I hope a lot of moral support as well.”

“It’s a fantastic community-based organization that’s had incredible success throughout the county … and the City of Guelph as well,” Lever stated.

“Thirty years for the program is outstanding,” said Wellington OPP Staff Sergeant Bruce Aitken.

“We can’t say enough about how important the Crime Stoppers program has been for us in the policing world.

It’s been an invaluable and integral part of solving many crimes, recovering lots of stolen property and taking many drugs off the street.”

Drug use in community concerns councillors in Town of Minto » FROM PAGE 1

Co-ops. And Co-ops carry everything that you need to make it, which city people can’t get hold of.”

Anderson continued, “Our local police can only do so much. They arrest them, they bring them in and there’s nothing to hold them with and away they go, they do it again.”

Elliott stressed his intent was not to suggest the police aren’t doing a good job.

“I’m asking what the Town of Minto can do to assist,” he said, noting police

may suggest council could lobby for changes to legislation.

Councillor Mary Lou Colwell suggested it was not necessary to pass a motion and council could simply ask the OPP to attend a meeting and provide information.

Mayor George Bridge pointed out Wellington OPP detachment commander Inspector Scott Lawson has offered in the past to come and discuss issues with council if desired.

“This isn’t just us. They’ve got it in Erin, they’ve got it

everywhere,” said Bridge.

“They (the OPP) have strategies that they’re doing that we can’t see and they can’t get into … but I think it is a county issue as well as local issue.”

The mayor offered to ask Lawson to attend an upcoming town council meeting.

“I still think we need to pass this (motion),” said Elliott.

“I think it’s generic enough,” said deputy mayor Ron Faulkner, who pointed out the motion is essentially a request for information.

“It’s a statement to the public,” he added.

“You don’t want to make it look like they’re not trying,” said Bridge. “Jean has a point. Some of it is, their hands are tied.”

Elliott replied, “People are saying, ‘What are the OPP doing?’

“And they can say, ‘We are working very diligently.’

I assume they are, but do we have anything on that? We don’t.”

Bridge said, “I know they’re upset about this as much as anyone else. They can put them away, they go to jail for a while and then they get back out again and they’re doing it again - and it’s pretty scary stuff.”

At the suggestion of coun-

cillor Judy Dirksen, council agreed to remove the word “their” from the motion, making it a request for information about illegal drug policies, rather than information specific to Wellington OPP policies.

Council approved the motion and directed the OPP be invited to a future meeting to address the issue.

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Doug knows best It’s hard not to wonder why, according to Premier Doug Ford and Ontario’s governing Conservatives, no “consultation” is required when implementing policy - except for changes to the health curriculum in the province’s school system.

Scrap the existing carbon cap and trade deal? Consultation?

Don’t even need a costing. Just scrap it.

Drop the legal minimum price of beer to a buck? What do brewers think? Health officials? Police? Who cares? Buck a beer makes a great slogan, even if no beer was actually being sold at the previous minimum price of $1.25.

Legal cannabis sales should be handled through the private sector? Hey, who would know better than Doug Ford? No need to hash that one out.

Cut the number of Toronto City councillors in the middle of an election? Apparently the fact that no citizens expressed a desire for “more politicians” directly to the premier during the recent election campaign passes for consultation here. In fact, in this case, the government has ignored a four-year, $800,000 consultation process known as the Toronto Ward Boundary Review, which recommended an increase of three councillors, not a 50 per cent decrease. Did we elect Doug Ford or Thanos? (Yeah, pretty geeky reference, but when will I ever get another chance?)

While defending the government’s decision to not even hold committee hearings or hear from the public on the latter issue, government house leader Todd Smith echoed the premier’s earlier position on similar matters, indicating the party had recently won a majority government.

“What’s democratic is on June 7 the people of Ontario spoke loud and clear, and they made a clear choice,” Smith said. “They picked Premier Doug Ford and a PC government.”

Much like the previous government had a majority when they signed a contract for the cap and trade deal with two other jurisdictions.

The Liberals also had a majority government when they made changes to the now 20-year-old health curriculum, which Ford and company are bringing back this fall without, by the way, any consultation beyond election results.

Under the previous government, the Ministry of Education undertook a direct survey of approximately 4,000 parents, interviews with 2,400 educators and other stakeholders, an online survey and 26 face-to-face regional consultation sessions with a total of 700 students and gathered input from police, academics, Children’s Aid Societies, various health agencies and the Institute for Catholic Education.

But Ford and company will eventually implement a new curriculum after a better consultation process.

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Palmerston Fair set for Aug. 24 to 26 PALMERSTON - Small Town Big Dreams is the theme of the 2018 Palmerston Fair, set to take place from Aug. 24 to 26.

The official opening of the fair will be held on Aug. 22 at 7:30pm at the Palmerston Community Centre, followed by the Ambassador of the Fair competition.

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Saturday’s activities include a Farmer’s Breakfast, Children’s Village, Monster Machines, Birds of Prey and reptile shows and a butter making demonstration by the Wellington County Museum.

A corn roast dinner, including a corn-eating contest, gets underway at 6pm.

The fair continues Sunday with a Teddy Bear Picnic, pig races, bingo and more.

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Crash up action - The demolition derby at the 2018 Drayton Fair was put on by Mom’s Motorsports and featured $4,000 in prizes, with the feature car winning $800. Organizers thanked the Drayton Kinsmen and Dippel’s Family Garage Inc. for sponsoring the event, and Mapleton firefighters for ensuring safety.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Competitors in the beef show Sunday at the fair; a youngster trying out the bouncy castles; Danny O’Neill judging the goat show; and a tractor pull contestant lifts off.

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His image, my image In case you might be questioning your purpose or are feeling a bit down today, here are some reflections that might help you. It sure has helped me a lot!

Father, you are my creator and sustainer. I am like you.

You created me in your “own image.” (Gen 1:27) I am your unique design, made by you and like you. This means that I possess countless outstanding qualities and attributes which belong to your nature and reflect your glory.

You give me “insight and

understanding.” (Dan. 9:22) I am, like you, endowed with outstanding intellectual abilities.

These abilities are expressed in the form of mental aptitude, diverse skills and the ability to reason, to name a few.

You are “gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” (Ps. 145:8) In this sense I am, like you, emotional. Like you, I will display compassion, express profound sensitivity, become angry at the presence of evil, melt with pity at the sight of misery, and I will be sustained by joy in all circumstances.

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(Goshawk or Blue Darter) On April 21st Gary was nestled in the glider, looking out our picture window. It was a deliriously sunny spring day which enabled us to see some of the colouring. Across the field, in a neighbour’s yard, he saw a large bird atop a spruce tree. For about a half hour we watched. Later two more birds arrived.

Towards the end two of the birds began circling and swooping down gracefully searching for prey. Binoculars confirmed a large bird with dark head and light chest. Five bird guides seemed to suggest northern goshawk. The traits fitted well. Goshawks are the most aggressive bird in Ontario, able to fly in densely wooded areas chasing small birds, prey is any catchable animal or bird, will foot chase in dense thickets, requires extensive areas of forest for hunting, seen all year, secretive.

ID: larger than a crow. A heavy-bodied hawk with dark, blue-gray back; crown black with white eyebrow; under parts pale and finely barred with gray. Young are similar but brown above, streaked below. Robust hawk with longish tail with rich red along edges, rounded dark brown wings with buff edging.

Undertail coverts fluffy white. Females larger than males. Size: 20-26”. Habitat: mature mixed-woodlands for breeding. Feeding: low, foraging flights through forests for grouse, alternatively rabbit, squirrel and birds. Nesting: large, bulky, reusable stick nest, built high in crotch, located in deep woods. Range: across Canada, in east from Hudson’s Bay lowlands, south to Virginia.

Status: rare to uncommon. In recent years, extending south, breeding in small numbers in deciduous forests. Resources: Birds of Ontario, Lorimer, Aubudon, Peterson and Golden bird guides. Gary and I are still not unanimous about this id. Enjoy our wonderful summer-time birding experiences. Easy Fly Tip: use a vacuum with a pointed nozzle to easily suck up living flies. Seal nozzle end until you can dispose of your catch.

Until next month, Susan Warren

Father, you work in me “to will and to act in order to fulfill [your] good purpose.”

(Phil. 2:13) I am, like you, a free person, for your spirit in me has become the means whereby I possess the free will to choose. I am free, without hindrance or restraint, to choose careers, cars, clothes, etc., but most importantly, to choose and serve you out of

my own free will. By the way, you are the best choice I have ever made.

I am, like you, a moral person, and I have the capacity and desire to connect with you. My affections and will were created to lean toward you, as also were my instinctive fondness and childlike innocence – they draw me into fellowship with you.

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“Cruisin’ Classics shines a spotlight on some of the best rock ‘n’ roll songs ever written,” says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment.

“This production is packed with loads of energy

Rockin’ - Cruisin’ Classics hits the stage at Drayton Festival Theatre from Aug. 22 to Sept. 1.

Photo by Darlene O’Rourke. and countless unforgettable tunes. You can’t help but get caught up in the fun.”

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“Every year we’ve purchased around 1,300 tags and we end up throwing out some because we stamp the year on them,” Forbes told council on Aug. 9.

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An added feature of the new tags will be a QR code, which can be scanned with a smart phone, leading to the S.O.S. Lost Pets website where anyone finding a dog can enter the tag number to find the owner’s contact information.

The town will continue to register all dogs the same as in the past. It will be up to the home owner to register their pet with S.O.S. Lost Pets.

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“As well we will no longer need to purchase tags annually at a cost of approximately $400 a year. Owners will still be invoiced on a yearly basis to renew their licence.”

Forbes stated, “The tags are a little more expensive, but you’re going to leave that tag on the dog for a long period of time.”

Fees for the new tags will not change. Unpaid invoices will continue to be added to the dog owner’s tax bill.

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You bring a passion to my soul to seek out where you live, and go there, and dwell there, and gaze on your beauty there “all the days of my life.” (Psalm 27:4) I pray that these thoughts might enrich and empower you as you ask and allow Holy Spirit to reveal them to your spirit.

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“We’re preparing for the future,” White told council.

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While promotions and reassignments under the proposed structure are expected to cost in the range of $20,000 to $24,000, it is anticipated the costs will be offset as retirements begin.

Minto switching to lifetime tags » FROM PAGE 6

A pamphlet is included with the tag that explains how to register a pet on the website or by text message.

Also, Forbes noted, “If the dog is missing you can also go on the SOS site and put out an amber alert. So it’s going to help the owners get their dogs back quicker.”

Councillor Judy Dirksen asked about the durability of the new tags.

“I hope they’re a lot tougher than what we’ve been handing out,” she said.

“They’re an aluminum tag with a heavy epoxy coating on it … So I think they’re probably more durable than the aluminum tags we’ve had in the past,” Forbes replied.

Council approved the report and necessary bylaw wording changes to implement the new system.