Valley briefs April 26
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JOHNSTOWN — Eighteen months and $20 million later, the expanded Prescott Port of Entry was officially reopened Wednesday. Officials say the upgrades have improved security at the site and facilitated traffic flow. Prescott is one of three border crossings in Eastern Ontario, with the others located at Cornwall and Ivy Lea.
EMBRUN — Public reaction at two meetings this week was universally opposed to a Russell Twp. proposal to introduce a $100 annual business licensing fee by the summer. Irate small business owners, who saw the plan as a new tax grab, argued they’re already overregulated and don’t want another layer of government meddling.
ALEXANDRIA – Canada’s largest wood-moulding manufacturer has become even bigger through the recent purchases of Brantford-based Royal Woodworking Co. and Aurora Timberland Wholesale Hardwood Lumber Inc. Employing 580 workers in Canada, Alexandria Moulding will continue operating the acquisitions as stand-alone businesses.
PRESCOTT — Celebrating its 10th season, the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival has an “extra spring in its step” following recent wins at Ottawa’s Prix Rideau Awards for outstanding production, Twelfth Night, and for artistic and cultural contribution from the local chamber of commerce. “It’s a great honour,” said festival artistic director Ian Farthing.
CASSELMAN — Starting with breakfast at 8 a.m., amateurs are invited to join experienced geocachers at High Falls Conservation Area on Saturday for “Cache In/Trash Out,” an event which combines hi-tech hunting for hidden treasures and removing garbage from several sites in the area.
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