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It's official -- Nova Scotia Special Olympic winter games coming to Yarmouth

Article online since May 12th 2008
By Eric Bourque THE VANGUARD NovaNewsNow.com Yarmouth has been confirmed as the host community for next winter’s Nova Scotia Special Olympic provincials. The selection of Yarmouth as the site of the 2009 winter games was announced officially at a Rotary Club luncheon. The games are...

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VON walk, duck race set for May 17

Article online since May 8th 2008
By Eric Bourque THE VANGUARD NovaNewsNow.com It doesn’t draw the number of participants it used to, but the tradition of walking to raise money for the VON continues and the 2008 walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 17. This is the 38th year for the VON walkathon and it will be held...

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Municipality of Argyle says thanks to volunteers

Article online since April 26th 2008
By Eric Bourque THE VANGUARD NovaNewsNow.com The Municipality of Argyle held its annual volunteer recognition banquet Friday evening at the East Side Community Centre in East Pubnico. Twenty of the municipality’s residents were honoured for the time and effort they have contributed...

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Municipal units, province to honour volunteers

Volunteers Stan Surette, Gary Archibald and Tootsie Emin being recognized

Article online since April 15th 2008
By Eric Bourque THE VANGUARD NovaNewsNow.com National Volunteer Week is coming up and volunteer recognition events are planned in conjunction with the annual campaign. Local activities include a volunteer reception for the Town and Municipality of Yarmouth and a volunteer banquet for the Municipality...

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Interest expressed in community foundation

Article online since April 2nd 2008
By Eric Bourque THE VANGUARD NovaNewsNow.com An official with the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia says she was pleased with a meeting designed to introduce the foundation to local residents. Held March 26 at the Yarmouth County Museum, the session gave people a chance to learn about...

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• Development authority to prepare report ( February 11th 2008 )
• Launch of Argyle tourism plan, website Feb. 19; officials to talk about Yarmouth & Acadian Shores brand ( February 11th 2008 )
• Sunset Terrace resident marks 101sth birthday ( February 6th 2008 )
• Cuban musicians have made Yarmouth area home ( February 5th 2008 )
• Tough times for West Pubnico Golf and Country Club ( February 5th 2008 )
• Event for veterans in the works ( January 18th 2008 )
• Province contributing $450,000 towards cancer centre in Yarmouth ( January 11th 2008 )
• Tim's launches recycling project ( January 10th 2008 )
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• Organizers pleased with Burridge mitten tree project ( December 19th 2007 )
• Municipality of Argyle replaces torched Christmas tree ( December 18th 2007 )
• Cross in Middle West Pubnico to serve as memorial to Dziekanski and others ( November 26th 2007 )
• YACRO opens cafe, puts businesses under one roof ( November 22nd 2007 )
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• Municipality of Argyle raises highway safety concerns ( November 7th 2007 )
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