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By Nic Willemsma April has been a busy month for the Essex Kent Junior Farmers. They started the month
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Junior Farmers Ian Pollard (left) and Alex Richardson took part a sign exchange where farmers could bring in damaged slow moving vehicle signs and trade them in for new ones. Submitted photo
Election debate May 16 The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Bank Theatre, is holding a provincial election debate on Monday, May 16 at The Bank Theatre.
Corey Robertson will moderate the debate in a format where candidates for Chatham-Kent Leamington will answer pre-written questions. Space is limited but admission is free. Doors
open at 5 pm with the debate beginning at 6 pm. For more information call the Leamington chamber office at 519-3262721 or email info@leamingtonchamber.com.
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Essex County OPP is reminding motorists that drivers or vehicle owners will be charged if their vehicle illegally passes a stopped school bus. Fines range from $400 to $2,000 plus 6 demerit points. Our children are our future and each of us has a role to play in keeping them safe.
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