July 2016 Archive

Hugh Graham rides to victory

He was ahead by less than a second, but that was all that was needed Sunday to earn Schomberg’s Hugh Graham top spot in the $20,000 Grand Prix in the Caledon Premier event at Caledon Equestrian Park. Graham was aboard Knock Out 3E, a nine-year-old Canadian sport horse.

Canada Day brought King together

This month’s Canada Day celebration in Kettleby attracted nearly 300 residents from all over the Township, who gathered in the spirit of the occasion for ...

Abby family day raises more than $15Gs for charity

The annual “We Belive in Abby Family Day” continues to give back. The event, held June 18 at Hickstead Park in Schomberg, raised $10,965.65 – all in a four-hour event! According to Becky Eveson, they will be donating $9365.65 to SickKids foundation. The “Cardiac Kids BBQ” was able to raise $1,600 for their organization.

Clean Yards Bylaw now in force

King has a new bylaw governing property standards. Council passed the Clean Yards bylaw Monday night, a new set of standards for staff to manage “nuisance” and property standards issues in a prompt and timely fashion.

Storm destroys some crops in Holland Marsh

Desperate for rain, farmers didn’t expect the storm Friday night that brought heavy downpours and hail. It left a path of destruction not seen in recent years.

Councillor reiterates stance on severances

Further to my letter to the editor of April 15, 2015, and in reference to recent activity related to two OPAs (Official Plan Amendments) seeking ...

MacLennan soars to World Cup gold before Rio

King City’s Rosie MacLennan seems to be in top form just weeks before she defends her trampoline gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

Beth Underhill wins two events at Summer Classic

Canada Day weekend offered two occasions to celebrate for Beth Underhill of Schomberg. Friday saw her winning the $10,000 Open Welcome event, presented by Alberta Premium, at the Summer Classic at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, riding Count Me In. It was a bigger pay off Sunday, as the pair were victorious in the $25,000 Grand Prix, presented by Ram Equestrian.

New rec. centre will be affordable, state-of-the-art

The new state-of-the-art recreation centre planned for King will meet everyone’s needs and be affordable. Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Township and Seneca College to negotiate a ground lease and agreement for indoor and outdoor recreational facilities built by the Township.

Council refuses Kingscross severance

King Township councillors are holding firm on their no-severance policy in existing subdivisions. Council refused an Official Plan Amendment and bylaw change for a Snowberry Lane property, going against planning staff who recommended it be approved.

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