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South Stormont Gala Pays Tribute to Local Volunteers

 

 

South Stormont, ON – The Township of South Stormont held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Gala on Friday, August 19th at the South Stormont Community Hall. Themed “An Elegant Affair”, the event was an opportunity for Council to show appreciation to 140 invited guests that were representing over 20 volunteer organization within the community.

“Volunteer groups are the backbone of this community and offer so many vital services to residents of South Stormont, this is an opportunity...

Township Launches Three Student Scholarship Programs

At the Regular Council Meeting of August 10, 2022, Council for the Township of South Stormont approved the creation of the Township of South Stormont Student Bursary Program.

The annual bursary program will see three deserving young people from South Stormont receive $1000 bursaries to be used toward their planned post-secondary education.

“We have some truly incredible young people in our community, and the South Stormont bursaries will allow us to invest in their education,” says Bryan McGillis,...

Former Mayor Jim Bancroft Honoured with Road Naming in Long Sault Industrial Park

On Friday, June 3, 2022, Council and Staff of the Township of South Stormont were joined by the family of the late Jim Bancroft to officially announce the naming of a new public highway in the Long Sault Industrial Park as “Jim Bancroft Boulevard.”

“Jim served his community well for many years,” says current Mayor, Bryan McGillis. “He was a strong advocate for industry for our region, and we felt it was fitting to honour him by ensuring his name will live on as a reminder of his contributions to...

Township Seeks Nomination for Youth Volunteer of the Year Award

Since 2019, The Township of South Stormont has annually recognized a special young person in our community who has demonstrated a passion for helping their community through volunteer efforts with an annual Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2021 recipient.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community, and we know we have some incredible youth in our Township who have begun to make a significant impact towards making South Stormont a better place...

Youth Volunteer of the Year Award Nominations Accepted Until June 1

Since 2019, The Township of South Stormont has annually recognized a special young person in our community who has demonstrated a passion for helping their community through volunteer efforts with an annual Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2021 recipient.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community, and we know we have some incredible youth in our Township who have begun to make a significant impact towards making South Stormont a better place...