Jammin’ for Dad: Wyoming singer belts one out for George Klazinga
When she was just a child, Heather Klazinga would sing four-part harmony with her dad George and the rest of her family while doing dishes. Saturday night, she had a chance to sing for her dad as her...
View ArticleFire departments search apartment after gas leak scare
Firefighters from the Petrolia-North Enniskillen and Oil Springs went home-to-home at MidValley Apartments in Petrolia after a resident thought they smelled natural gas. Five fire vehicles filled the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Two dead after 402 crash: OPP
Lambton OPP say two people died in the massive pileup on the 402. Dozens of cars and transport trucks collided on the westbound 402 near Oil Heritage Road around 8:30am yesterday in sudden snow squalls...
View ArticlePolice hunt in Petrolia after possible bank robbery
Lambton OPP dressed with weapons drawn have descended on downtown Petrolia. The CIBC bank across the post office has been cordened off and there is a heavy police presence at Bridgeview Park. There is...
View ArticleFountains covered at local schools as Boil Water Advisory continues
Drinking fountains are covered and bottled water is in the classroom across Petrolia and Central Lambton as a Boil Water Advisory continues. The alert was first issued in Petrolia Wednesday around noon...
View ArticleNew plaza planned for Petrolia
A Point Edward-based developer is planning a multi-million dollar plaza in Petrolia. Last week, for sales signs went up on the corner of Petrolia Line and Oil Heritage Line but before long a large sign...
View ArticleDawn Euphemia wants to charge $14k to build wind turbines
When wind developers come knocking, Dawn-Euphemia wants to be ready. It’s considering changes to its Building Fees which would set fees for industrial wind turbines. “In the bylaw we had before, wind...
View ArticleSuncor wants much of Plympton-Wyoming’s noise bylaw axed
A Suncor Energy representative calls Plympton-Wyoming’s noise bylaw “a novel approach” but wants much of the bylaw changed. Suncor Energy is planning a 43-industrial turbine project around Camlachie....
View ArticleOPP urge caution after cruiser hit at accident scene
The OPP is warning drivers to be attentive in winter weather after a cruiser was struck by a pickup. Tuesday morning, OPP officers were investigating an accident on Highway 40 south of Confederation in...
View ArticleHeritage group hopes to help California Alzheimer’s patient remember time in...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This Letter was published in the July 30th edition of The Independent. We thought we’d share it here in the hopes of finding more information for Petrolia Heritage to pass along to Anne...
View ArticleOPINION: This is the stuff hockey legends are made of
Every Friday night, the hockey faithful gather at the Greenwood to watch their beloved Squires. It’s an interesting collection of teens and seniors, children and middle-agers who all share a passion...
View ArticleAccess to historic cemetery in Dawn-Euphemia cut off
Some Dawn-Euphemia residents are concerned they can’t get to an historic cemetery south of Alvinston. The Cameron Cemetery on Cameron Road in the former Euphemia Township used to be part of the Knox...
View ArticlePetrolia council may ease pool fencing rules
Most Petrolia councillors think the town’s pool fencing bylaw is too restrictive, but they can’t agree yet on how to change it. Since 2009, the town has required all pools to have four sided fences –...
View ArticleFountains covered at local schools as Boil Water Advisory continues
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View ArticleNew plaza planned for Petrolia
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View ArticleSuncor wants much of Plympton-Wyoming’s noise bylaw axed
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