Dalkeith, ON

The members of the Dalkeith Historical Society never gave up on their dream to take ownership of the last remaining heritage building in their community.

The years of hard work and dedication have finally paid off.

Historical society spokesperson Frances Fraser just announced that the Dalkeith Historical Society is now the proud owner of St. Paul's chapel.

"We finally got the deed," Fraser said. "This is so exciting and it's proof that all of our hard work has finally paid off."

Landowners in eastern Ontario and western Quebec who thought oilsands development only concerns those in western Canada's backyard might soon be thinking again.

Enbridge Inc. has filed an application with the National Energy Board (NEB) to allow it to move Alberta oilsands crude to eastern Canada's refineries by reversing the east-west flow of its existing Line 9 pipeline, which runs from Sarnia to Montreal, at a cost of $17 million.

On Saturday, January 21, while parked at the ice rink in Dalkeith, Tony Bauer says he and two others witnessed a hit and run.

A cherry-red pick-up truck entered the parking lot and proceeded to run over an address sign and then drive straight into the rear end of Bauer's car, causing significant enough damage to render the trunk door unusable.

He took note of the vehicle's license plate number and called police.

Things are looking up for 23-year-old Rory MacLeod.

Since first telling his story to The Review in April, MacLeod, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, is back on his feet - this time without the use of a cane - and is looking forward to being a father in the near future.

It's a stark contrast from his condition last October, when he was confined full-time to a wheelchair and was quickly losing his eyesight.

The Ministry of Environment says there is no evidence of a manure spill in Glen Robertson, despite several reports.

The investigation began after officials in North Glengarry Township contacted the ministry's office in Cornwall, saying they had been informed of a manure spill at a hog farm on County Road 21.

Nearby residents also contacted The Review, saying there had been sightings of ministry or township officials at the site sometime between October 12 and 14.

The village is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year and is planning a big bash that is set to take place from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24.

According to Tish Nicholson, recreation programs coordinator for the Township of North Glengarry, plans are in the works for a huge birthday bash.

"Everything is coming together very well at this point," Nicholson told The Review. "Momentum is building and everyone is really excited. We are really hoping to attract about 1,000 people to this event. If we attract more, well, then that's even better!"

A third church in the region has been robbed.

The theft of two stained glass windows from St. Columba Presbyterian Church at Kirk Hill was discovered last Saturday, April 9 by the Reverend Julia Apps-Douglas and another church member who was there to prepare the church for the Sunday morning service.

The Review spoke to church elder Carlyle MacMillan last Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.

The fierce cold snap of the last few days has come and gone, leaving the winter weather just right for an upcoming carnival weekend in Dalkeith.

The fun begins with open skating at the hockey rink this Friday, January 28 at 5 p.m., followed by a masquerade at the rink at 7 p.m. At 9 p.m., there will be four-on-four hockey for those over 40.

The 22 people who gathered for a meeting to discuss the future of St. Paul's Chapel have showed the members of the Dalkeith History Club that there is interest in saving the community's last remaining heritage building.

The meeting was held at the public library on Saturday, November 13 and its purpose was to update the interested public on the negotiation process and to initiate discussions on turning the building into a community heritage centre.