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Current Events and Announcements

Please note that some of the links below will take you directly to the website page which provides information on the current projects in our community.

"AGRI-FOOD BIN MANUFACTURER COMES TO AYLMER"

---Tuesday August 31,2010
Earlier this morning, local government officials were joined by members of the press for an exciting NEWS RELEASE for the Town of Aylmer, The Township of Malahide and Elgin County as a whole. The Elgin Innovation Centre, formally the Imperial Tobacco building, will become home to a second manufacturing location for Vidir Bins from Morris, Manitoba.
For the press release from MPP Steven Peters Click here
For information on the Elgin Innovation Centre Click Here

Come to the 2010 International Plowing Match

September 21-25, 2010 - there's no other show like it!
Join us for five amazing days in September 2010 when the country's largest outdoor show comes to Elgin County. Come help us celebrate our vibrant rural past and experience the excitement of emerging opportunities for agriculture and our rural communities in Elgin-St.Thomas.
For more information about the 2010 IPM, Click here

POWERPLEDGE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE 2010

THANK YOU to all the residents and businesses that participated in the Community Challenge Day! The results are in for the community that achieved the largest reduction in electricity use from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.on Wednesday August 11. The winner for the Megawatt-Reduction Category was Goderich with a reduction of 5.7 percent. Aylmer was the runner up with 4.9 percent, Kingston (last year’s Woodstock Cup winner, 4.5 percent) and St. Thomas (4.3 percent).
In 2008, The Town of Aylmer was the BLACKOUT CHALLENGE WINNER! Click here to view the Certificate of Recognition for 2008.

Thank you Communities in Bloom judges- Arlene Janzen and Katy Moss Warner!

Pictured above are Levi Hoover, Senior Head Guard Kristi Knight and Nancy Campbell demonstrating the new winch lift to Barb Forsdike, Tilly Stafford, Jim Legg, Mayor Bob Habkirk and Thom Polland. The Aylmer Community Foundation provided $3000.00 in grants to provide a lift that may be used as a means of access/egress to the local pool for those persons needing assistance.

NEW! Cultural Economy Video

The Town of Aylmer now has a video highlighting the arts, cultural and recreational opportunities in Aylmer. Our creative economy is something to get excited about!
Click Here for more information.

Great Sale on Backyard Composters (limited time only)

Click here to view the details.

Council Meeting Dates

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SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE

Please take notice of the dates of the Regular Council Meetings of Aylmer Town Council during the summer months of June, July and August 2010.

• Monday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, August 9 at 3:30 p.m.
• Monday, August 30 at 3:30 p.m.

Town of Aylmer Newsletters

• Click here to view the Economic Development Newsletter - vol.1 iss.3 - June 2010
• Click here to view the Economic Development Newsletter - vol.1 iss.2 - May 2010
• Click here to view the Economic Development Newsletter - vol.1 iss.1 - April 2010
• Click here to view the 2009 Spring Newsletter
• Click here to view the 2009 Summer Newsletter

Municipal Election 2010

The Municipal Election date is Monday, October 25, 2010.

Click here to view more information about the Municipal Election.

Thumbs Up Program

The “Thumbs Up” program is focused on recognizing businesses and services within the community, that have consistently made an effort to make themselves accessible, safe, and user friendly for individuals with mobility problems.
Click here to view resolution and contact info.
Click here to visit the Thumbs Up Program Website

Aylmer Town Hall Tower Clock Restoration Project

Click here to view information about the Restoration Project.

Crossing Guard Brochure

Click here to view Information about the Town's Crossing Guards.

PURCHASE A BACKYARD COMPOSTER

Click here to view Information on How, Why and Where to Purchase a Composter.

Notice to Dog Owners - 2010 Dog Tags

Dog Owners within the Town of Aylmer are required to have each dog registered within the Town by February 15 2010. The Dog Licensing Fee is $16.00 per dog, with a $2.00 reduction granted if the tag is purchased prior to January 30, 2010.

The 2010 dog tags are only available at the Aylmer Town Hall during regular office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday COMMENCING DECEMBER 1,2009.

Communities In Bloom

2010 Communities In Bloom
The Town of Aylmer is participating at the International level for Communities In Bloom 2010. Click Here For more information.