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The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s community awards nominees. Up for citizen of the year are: community super volunteer Annette Miller, long-time Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 youth chair Ella Box and Sunshine Coach champion Lee Sharpe. Youth of the year nominees are Arleigh Prince and Charlie Leclaire. The chamber annually hosts the community awards celebration, being held this year on June 2 at Ma-Te-Way, to recognize businesses and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding customer services, community involvement and other notable achievements. One of the most prominent events of Renfrew and area, the event attracts a large audience of business leaders

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and leading members of the community. Outstanding business achievement nominees are Bishop Water, Renfrew Printing and The Rocky Mountain House. Community organization of the year nominees are Addictions Treatment Service -sponsored by Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Golden Age Activity Centre and Hospice Renfrew Inc. Up for skilled trade employer of the year are Bonnechere Excavating Inc., Doug’s Automotive Solutions and Yemen Electric. Best new small business of the year nominees are Kelly Cobus Photography, The Shoe Lounge and The Valley Food & Drink Co. Recipients of the honorary award for lifetime business achievement, president’s award, chamber member of the year and BIA member of the year will be announced at the ceremony. See AWARDS, page 2

GM approves 8.8 per cent municipal levy increase Tiffany Lepack

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Rising police costs have forced Greater Madawaska council to roll out a major levy increase for township residents in 2016.

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On May 10, council approved a levy increase of 8.8 per cent. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) portion makes up 6.1 per cent of the total cost and the remaining 2.7 per cent is for township operations.

“I think it is a good budget,” said Mayor Glenda McKay. “A lot of time and work was put in to make it as lean as possible and still provide service to our township.” See INCREASE, page 2

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