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- 2001-07-14
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Article about the presentation to council regarding Carrotfest and other plans underway relating to it.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Part of Local History Collection
Article about the presentation to council regarding Carrotfest and other plans underway relating to it.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Carrotfest Poetry & Ambassador Contests
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Article announcing the poetry and ambassador contests for the Carrotfest in 2001.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Carrotfest...a Bumper Crop of Contests and Contest Winners
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Article outlining the contest winners from the 2001 Carrotfest. There was a poster contest, baby Gwilly look-alike contest, Carrotfest ambassador competition and many other carrot themed competitions.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
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Two articles relating to Carrotfest 2001. One is a call for submissions to be considered for the role of Carrotfest Prince or Princess. The other advertising the festival and what is on offer.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Carrotfest...Getting Back to Our Agricultural Roots
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Page with various items related to Carrotfest. The firs is an article about Carrotfest 2000 and the growing excitement/anticipation for the events. The second is an advertisement calling for vendors for the festival. The third is an announcement about the Carrotfest art & poetry contests.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Carrotfest...Welcome to 24 Carrot Gold Country
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Article about opening day of Carrotfest.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Tuesday, February 04, 1997
Event Type : Death
Description : At Bradford Place. Of the Holland Marsh. Husband of the late Helen (Bugra). Father of Helen and her husband Peter Popijal of Agincourt, and Dorothy Cilipka of Bradford. Brother of John Cilipka of the Czech Republic. Grandfather of Diane Sherman of Clearwater, Florida, Vicky Al Joundi of Etobicoke and Andrew Popijal of Agincourt. Visitation and funeral service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment at York Cemetery, Willowdale.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Combining old and new, to celebrate 150 years
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"Local businesses are beginning to catch the 'sesqui-centennial fever' - businesses like eSIGNS Canada, which specializes in banners, storefronts, signs, and vehicle graphics. To celebrate, president Gary Brickell decided to have his company's service van 'wrapped' in photos relating to Bradford's 150th anniversary." ...
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Comptons celebrate 56 years of IGA
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Description : For the first three months that the Compton's Garden Market IGA was open, it was both the newest and the oldest IGA store in Canada. The IGA located at the corner of Melbourne Drive and Holland Street West in Bradford, is still the oldest store in the country, celebrating 56 years of customer service this summer. Not only that, but the IGA is still owned by the Compton family - the third generation of Comptons - and that is something that makes Dave and Karen Compton proud. The original store, opened in 1944, was located at 12 Holland Street West; from 1969 to 1983, the store was on John Street West; and from 1983 to just last year, it was located in the Holland Square Plaza. When David Compton had the opportunity to follow in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, and build a new facility, he jumped at the challenge, "It was almost a test: "Show us what you've learned." I think I put everything that I learned into the building of the store." For about 10 years, he had kept notes on what worked and what didn't - and the result is the "Market Garden", with its ample parking, high ceilings, wide aisles and generous entry-way, now being used as a model for other new IGA stores. The store will be marking its 56th anniversary with a 2 week celebration.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
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Open letter from David Compton to the people of Bradford announcing Compton's IGA closure after 59 years in operation.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times