Steve Warburton
22Feb

Polar Bear Dip Raises $17K Despite Blizzard

Despite a severe blizzard pushing the annual Polar Bear Dip to a new day, a dozen brave jumpers plunged into Alexandria's Mill Pond in temperatures of -11 (feeling like -30 with fierce winds). The daring fundraiser, drawing participants even from Ottawa, raised $17,000 for the Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame. Amid shouts, shock, and a bit of icy fun, the...

By Glengarry Times, North Glengarry, , , Read more...
10Feb

Funding Confirmed for Lancaster LTC

Lancaster's much-anticipated new long-term care facility has received a major boost, with the Building Ontario Fund entering an agreement with Arch Corporation to finance the project. The new facility will add 68 beds to the existing home, with construction set to begin in March 2025 and occupancy expected by early 2028. Local officials are also examining how the expansion will...

By Glengarry Times, South Glengarry, , , Read more...