Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 02:15 AM
Public response to Strathroy-Caradoc's new aquatic park since its opening has been very positive.
In a report to Strathroy-Caradoc Council presented on August 11, Parks and Recreation Director Rob Lilbourne said the number of visits has almost tripled from the number of visits to the former Strathroy Lions Club Pool in Alexandra Park in 2013.
Since the Aquatic Park's June 21 opening, there have been over 5,000 visits to the new facility, up from about 1,700 visits to the old pool in 2013. Similarly,...
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 03:00 AM
The Sir Arthur Currie Memorial Project committee celebrated the unveiling of a life-size bronze statue of the famous First World War General on Monday, August 4th at Museum Strathroy-Caradoc. Currie was born just outside of Strathroy, and became the first Canadian commander of the Canadian Corps in WWI.
The statue, created by renowned Canadian sculptor Adrienne Alison, was placed in front of Museum Strathroy-Caradoc next to the cenotaph memorial on Frank St. in Strathroy. Thanks to the dedicated efforts...
Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 08:00 AM
A new exhibit featured at Museum Strathroy-Caradoc invites visitors to travel through time to dirt roads and horse-drawn carriages, comparing the streetscapes of the past to how they are seen today.
“Strathroy-Caradoc Then & Now: A Photographic History”, which runs from July 30th to December 31st in the museum gallery, will trace the history of the communities of Strathroy, Mount Brydges and Melbourne using a series of photographs of commercial buildings and streetscape scenes from...
Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 11:00 AM
Six Strathroy-Caradoc firefighters were honoured with long-service awards in a presentation at the July 21 council meeting.
Mayor Joanne Vanderheyden presented them with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal, representing 20 years of service, and Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal Service Bars for 30, 40, and 50 years of service.
Murray Hathaway, retired District Fire Chief of the Melbourne station was recognized for 50 years of service.
Tom Gibson, Fire Chief of the Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Service,...
Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2014 06:45 AM
The Sir Arthur Currie Memorial Project committee is busy making plans to celebrate the unveiling of a life-size bronze statue of the famous First World War General on Monday, August 4th. Currie was born just outside of Strathroy, and became the first Canadian commander of the Canadian Corps in WWI.
The statue, created by renowned Canadian sculptor Adrienne Alison, will be placed in front of Museum Strathroy-Caradoc next to the cenotaph memorial on Frank St. in Strathroy. Thanks to the dedicated...
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