Current Events and Announcements
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- "AGRI-FOOD BIN MANUFACTURER COMES TO AYLMER"
- Come to the 2010 International Plowing Match
- POWERPLEDGE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE 2010
- Thank you Communities in Bloom judges- Arlene Janzen and Katy Moss Warner!
- Winch Lift for Aylmer Pool
- NEW
- Great Sale on Backyard Composters (limited time only)
- Council Meeting Dates
- Town of Aylmer Newsletters
- Municipal Election 2010
- Thumbs Up Program
- Aylmer Town Hall Tower Clock Restoration Project
- Crossing Guard Brochure
- PURCHASE A BACKYARD COMPOSTER
- Notice to Dog Owners - 2010 Dog Tags
- Communities In Bloom
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
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS & ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DEPOT
Click here to view details on this event as well as acceptable materials.
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
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.