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Skateboard workshop for 2SLGBTQ+ families

Alexandria, Ontario · Alexandria

Skateboard workshop for 2SLGBTQ+ families

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Diversity Cornwall, with the assistance of the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Foundation, hosted a two-weekend skateboarding workshop for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and the children of 2SLGBTQ+ caregivers at the Alexandria Skatepark and at RAAGE Skate Co. headquarters in North…See the Story

Alexandria One Step Closer to New Housing Development

Alexandria, Kentucky · Alexandria

Alexandria One Step Closer to New Housing Development

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At the recent meeting, North Glengarry’s Township Council was presented with the request to permit four-storey apartments in the planned Ladouceur Subdivision in Alexandria. Currently, zoning bylaws only permit three-storey buildings with a maximum height of 12 metres. However, there…See the Story

Glengarry School of Piping year end awards

Awards were presented to students from the Glengarry School of Piping & Drumming, recognizing achievements in progress and commitment to advancing Celtic music. The School of Piping & Drumming began in 1967, with the purpose of providing weekly instruction of musical theory for both bagpipes and drums. In 1961, the recently formed Glengarry Pipe Band – established to play at the Maxville Highland Games and pipe in dignitaries – was looking for m…Celtic · Alexandria Read Article

Design improvements add to sewage system costs in Alexandria

Tim Wright, Director of Public Works for North Glengarry, presented a report to Council regarding the upgraded sewage works proposal. The original plan was designed in 2017, but funding from the government had not been secured to proceed with the lagoon expansion. In May 2022, the Township of North Glengarry entered into agreement with EVB Engineering for a three-year contract to provide administration services for Alexandria’s Sewage Works Upgr…Report · Alexandria Read Article

Mural for Glengarry Sports Palace

The Glengarry Sports Palace is going to be the recipient of a new 18′ x 16′ mural, created by local students through a cooperative program. The Create to Get Closer Program is established to have students from an Anglophone school partner with students from a Francophone school, to create a permanent mural that is displayed within the community. Only 15 communities have been invited to participate in the national program with only a few municipa…Alexandria, Ontario · Alexandria Read Article

Pop/Folk Artist Katie Ditschun Blooms With Emotion on New Single “In Your Arms” From ‘There Will Be Flowers’ EP - That Eric Alper

With her heartfelt voice, tender lyrics, and a crystal-clear musical presence that echoes the spirit of Carole King and Sarah McLachlan, Alexandria, ON singer-songwriter Katie Ditschun returns with “In Your Arms,” the lead single from her EP There Will Be Flowers — both out now. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ditschun is known […] The post Pop/Folk Artist Katie Ditschun Blooms With Emotion on New Single “In Your Arms” From ‘There Will B…Alexandria, Ontario · Alexandria Read Article

Alexandria Lagoon design update pushes project costs up by nearly $1M

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The cost of the Alexandria Lagoon project has jumped by nearly $1 million following North Glengarry council’s approval of updated designs from EVB Engineering on Monday, May 12. The revised $1.8 million contract—up 110 per cent from the original estimate—reflects…Alexandria, Ontario · Alexandria See the Story

HGMH celebrates its 60th anniversary and looks to the future

Glengarry Memorial Hospital in Alexandria is celebrating its 60th anniversary by inviting the public and its partners to participate in a celebration that will be paired with a community engagement session on May 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Glengarry Sports Palace. During this event, the hospital will share important information about upcoming initiatives, developments, and plans. “We are excited to celebrate this important milestone with our…Alexandria, Ontario · Alexandria Read Article

Dutch Day celebrated at Centre Lochiel Centre

For the second year, Centre Lochiel Centre, just north of Alexandria, hosted a day April 26 to celebrate the Dutch King’s Birthday. Festivities honouring King William Alexander are traditionally held across Holland in every town. The association to bright orange honours William of Orange, who led the Dutch War of Independence in the 16th Century. Iris Olsthoorn had attended German Oktoberfest celebrations at the Lochiel Centre and came up with t…Alexandria, Ontario · Alexandria Read Article

Flu Outbreaks at HGMH and Maxville Manor

Glengarry Memorial Hospital in Alexandria and Maxville Manor are both experiencing flu outbreaks. “Preventative measures are in place to protect our patients, staff, and the community. Visitors are not permitted at this time, but patients can designate an essential care partner to support them during their stay,” HGMH said. “We also want to remind everyone that hand hygiene is essential, especially in a hospital setting. Please wash your hands f…Alexandria, Ontario · Alexandria Read Article

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