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New recruits are drilled during opening weekend at Fort Wellington. The fort officially opened for the season during the Victoria Day long weekend. Helen Mott photo

Prescott loses a true man of the community
Joe Doyle, a well-known retailer and community supporter, died at BGH last Wednesday. He was 89. Doyle’s son Tommy described his father as “pretty easy-going” and someone who always had a smile on his face and never judged people.
Tom Doyle photo
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Investment pays off at Prysmian
John Edwards, director of operations at the Prysmian plant in Johnstown, addresses dignitaries and guests at a breakfast and tour held on Friday, May 10. Almost 200 people now work at the cable manufacturing facility, which underwent a major expansion beginning three years ago.
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Bobby Watson joined by family and friends for his fourth MS Walk
Bobby Watson, along with the help of his parents, friends and the staff at Bobby’s Restaurant in Prescott, have raised $30,000 for MS research. They will be taking part in this weekend’s annual MS Walk in Brockville.
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Cardinal community garden project becomes a reality in village



Cardinal Youth enjoy a warm spring evening filling in planting beds at the new Cardinal Community Garden. In a buzz of activity, the Cardinal Community Garden is living up to its name. No seeds have been planted at the little garden area located behind the Library, but it is already “growing community”.
Joe Martelle photo
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South Grenville repeats as Leeds and Grenville girls rugby champs
Make it four titles in a row for the South Grenville District High School girls rugby team. The Giants won the Leeds and Grenville championship at home by defeating Brockville Collegiate Institute 41-0 on Friday afternoon. South Grenville travelled to Rockland yesterday for the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association final.
Tim Ruhnke photo
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