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Bowl For Ukraine on April 1 will support local wartime refugees
“I’ve been connecting with local Ukrainian associations and community members, with a Ukrainian church in Waterloo, and with Immigration Waterloo Region (IWR), to get an idea of where it would be best used.”
Indigenous veteran asked to lay Remembrance Day wreath at legion
"I'm filled with so much hope that this is forward, this is the first of many," Hallman said.
"For me, walking side by side, as a settler, as a Canadian, with the indigenous people is something that I see as a path forward [to] reconciliation."
Show Support for Wilmot Terry Fox Run
I have lost many people to cancer in my life. Supporting the Terry Fox Foundation each year is somthing our family is passionate about. Every year I invite the organizers to join me for soaking for Terry!
Oktoberfest comes to New Hamburg Legion
“Locals can come out to an affordable event, support their local legion, and walk home after they’re done,” said co-organizer Angie Hallman, comparing it to alternative options in Kitchener-Waterloo. “It can be great for our community.”
Hoppy Easter Wilmot
“Just a reminder to all of your readers that Easter is the time when it’s perfectly safe to put all of your eggs in one basket. Hoppy Easter, Wilmot!”
New Dundee getting its own reverse-Santa parade
"This is inspired by wanting to keep the kids as engaged and as happy as possible in our community, so we invite people to come and spread some holiday cheer."
Wilmot Family Resource Centre receives much needed donation amidst COVID-19
"Our community is full of caring and compassionate people. This is the truest example of the common statement we hear," said Hallman.
Wilmot Canada Day celebration comes in hot
New Hamburg Independent - Jul 06, 2018
Blistering heat couldn’t stop the July 1 festivities from rolling on and successfully setting up next year’s celebration.
William Scott Festival rolls into New Hamburg
New Hamburg Independent - Jun 19, 2018
The new celebration of New Hamburg's founder will provide fun for all ages to enjoy this week.
High speed rail information meetings coming to Tavistock, New Hamburg
New Hamburg Independent - Apr 10, 2018
The ad hoc group InterCityRail is hoping to inform citizens of southern Ontario about the impact the proposed high speed rail construction by the provincial government will have.
Trillium grant supplies final funds for Wilmot splash pad
New Hamburg Independent - Mar 25, 2014
Smiles, high fives and congratulations were abundant when the Wilmot Splash Pad Committee learned Saturday that a $130,000 grant from the Trillium Foundation had pushed their fundraising efforts over the top.
Angie Hallman seeks re-election
It's been an honour serving the constituents and being your strong voice over the last four years, including the challenges brought on by the pandemic affecting each of us. I have made community safety, well-being and the environment part of every discussion, which has resulted in tangible benefits to the community.
Angie Hallman seeks re-election
She says she’s ready for another term in Wilmot. “It’s been an honour serving the constituents and being your strong voice over the last four years, including the challenges brought on by the pandemic affecting each of us. I have made community safety, wellbeing and the environment part of every discussion, which has resulted in tangible benefits to the community.”