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Letter: BESS project ‘a bold step forward’

January 30, 2025 wadmin 2 Comments

I have been a long-time resident of West Carleton and have always taken a keen interest in responsible local area development activity.

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Kelly: Drop on in twice a month

January 28, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

Happy New Year to all residents of West Carleton-March. I hope everyone was able to enjoy time with friends and family and celebrate the holidays. 

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OFA: ROMA visit finds new provincial money for agriculture

January 28, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – Strengthening ties between rural municipal leaders and the farm community was on the agenda last week as representatives from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture took part in the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.

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Letters: More BESS talk, Gas plant in WC, Election time

January 27, 2025February 3, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

As important issues ramp up in and around West Carleton, so does our letter section. We have three letters on BESS projects, gas plants and a federal election.

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Letter: A look at BESS community fund

January 25, 2025 wadmin 1 Comment

In his Jan. 21 Letter to the Editor extolling the merits of the proposed BESS facility on his Marchurst Road land, Wayne Carroll states, “what really got my attention was the $5 million Community Development Fund Evolugen is proposing.” 

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Smart: Does shopping location really matter?

January 24, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

WEST CARLETON – When it comes to grocery shopping, West Carleton residents have one thing in common. With no large food retailers in our ward, shoppers must first decide which direction to go for their weekly grocery run.

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Letter: Woodlawn reader not convinced on BESS yet

January 24, 2025 wadmin 2 Comments

Evolugen is doing an admirable job of promoting BESS. Kudos to them for their efforts.

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Letter: City land ownership not always financially viable

January 23, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

Do we not already have a river property – Pinhey’s Point? I would think that it is bird friendly.

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Letter: Algonquins of Pikwakanagan pleased to partner with BESS

January 22, 2025January 23, 2025 wadmin 1 Comment

On behalf of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, we are proud to express support for Evolugen’s 250-megawatt battery project located in West Carleton.

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OFA: Farmers preparing for possible new US tariffs

January 21, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – All eyes are on Washington, DC, this week as a new president is sworn in, and a new government takes power.

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