PETROLIA MAYOR CELEBRATES
VOLUNTEERISM FOR 2022 & 2023
Petrolia, ON- Mayor R. Brad Loosley was
pleased to honour all Town volunteers tonight at the annual Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner. More than one
hundred volunteers were present to celebrate their accomplishments in 2023. This annual event celebrates volunteers from
the previous year with dinner and awards.
Service
Club members, Town Committees, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia volunteers, and many
other groups were recognized at the event.
The evening culminated with Mayor Loosley awarding the Volunteer of the
Year Awards to two individuals, and one couple.
Town
of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2022 – Community Partner – HEIDI SOUDANT
Petrolia
Community Refrigerator
Rotary
Club of Petrolia
Community
Partner for events, activities and donor to several groups and organizations
The Sharp’s were unable to attend,
so they are not in the photo.
Town of Petrolia –
Volunteer of the Year 2023 – Community Service – GINNY WILLIAMS
Mayor
R. Brad Loosley couldn’t thank each volunteer enough and stated, “It is an
honour to recognize the volunteers for the Town of Petrolia each year. We are
very fortunate to have so many people that are very giving of their time and
expertise to make Petrolia an awesome community.”
Each of the honouree’s was
awarded a framed certificate from the mayor, and a bouquet of flowers.
-30-
Photo: From left to right: Heidi Soudant – Volunteer of the Year 2022 – Community Partner; Mayor R. Brad Loosley; and Ginny Williams – Volunteer of the Year 2023 – Community Partner Not pictured: Stuart and Cindy Sharp – Volunteers of the Year 2023 – Community Partners
http://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpg00petrlhttp://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpgpetrl2024-02-21 20:04:142024-02-21 20:04:15PETROLIA MAYOR CELEBRATES VOLUNTEERISM FOR 2022 & 2023
SAVE
THE DATE – THE RCMP MUSICAL RIDE WILL VISIT PETROLIA IN 2024!
Petrolia, ON – The
Petrolia and Enniskillen Agricultural Society (PEAS) is proud to announce that
they will welcome The RCMP Musical Ride to Petrolia as part of the Petrolia 150
celebrations in 2024.
Chairperson of the event Judy Krall said, “It’s so
exciting for us to be approved to host this prestigious event in Petrolia for
the first time!”
Save the dates for June 15 and 16, 2024; an announcement will be forthcoming with show times and ticket sales information very soon.
http://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpg00petrlhttp://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpgpetrl2024-02-02 11:13:182024-02-02 11:13:19SAVE THE DATE – THE RCMP MUSICAL RIDE WILL VISIT PETROLIA IN 2024!
http://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpg00petrlhttp://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpgpetrl2024-01-26 16:21:532024-02-05 14:17:49UPDATED DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BACKGROUND STUDY AND BY-LAW
Petrolia Santa Claus Parade
and Chili Cook Off Winners
Petrolia,
ON – The annual Chili Cook Off and Santa Claus Parade were held the
first weekend of December in Petrolia. The
Chili Cook Off looked a little different this year due to Mother Nature and was
held at the Farmers’ Market. Chili was
served by the Petrolia & District Lions Club, The Lambton Central Petrolia
Optimist Club, The Rotary Club of Petrolia, The Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club,
and The Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee.
Sweets and hot chocolate were served by the Margaret Stokes Chapter of
the IODE.
The Lambton Central Petrolia
Optimist Club had their Angel Tree, greetings were brought to the community by
Town Crier, Les Whiting; and Reverand Dave Hewett blessed our community. With
help from Mayor R. Brad Loosley the lights were lit to welcome Christmas to
Petrolia!
This year because of the weather
families were able to enjoy crafts and a Grinch Bingo Scavenger Hunt under the
pavilion at the Farmers’ Market!
The parade theme was “Christmas on
Film” and proved to be popular with many entries depicting well-known Christmas
favourites.
The winners by age category are as
follows:
2023
WINNERS
CHILI
COOKOFF WINNERS
1st
Place – Chili Pot – Kiwanis Club of Petrolia & Area
2nd
Place – Silver Fork – The Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee
PARADE
YOUTH
1.
Petrolia & District Skating Club
2.
First Petrolia Scouting
3.
Kiddies Korner Co-op Nursery School
COMMUNITY
1.
Kiwanis Club of Petrolia and Area
2.
St. Phillips Catholic School
3.
Lambton County Developmental Services
COMMERCIAL
Basement Boss
Heidi’s Your Independent
Grocer
Petrolia Pizza &
Subs
BEST
OVERALL: Elite Star Dance Academy
We extend our sincere thanks to all volunteers and wish to congratulate all participants.
http://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpg00petrlhttp://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpgpetrl2023-12-12 07:31:432023-12-12 07:31:43Petrolia Santa Claus Parade and Chili Cook Off Winners
Town of Petrolia Development Charges Study and By-law
Notice of Public Meeting
The Town of Petrolia is holding a public meeting to discuss implementing a Development Charges By-law. Development charges are fees on new developments that fund growth-related costs to the Township, as governed by the Development Charges Act, 1997. This By-law will set out the new development charge rates. A virtual and in-person public meeting will be held via Zoom on:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM
In person at Victoria Hall, Council Chambers, 411 Greenfield Street, Petrolia
Those interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register by emailing lcourtney@bmross.net. The Draft Background Report is available for review at https://town.petrolia.on.ca. Copies of the proposed By-law will be available 2 weeks ahead of the meeting. Representatives of B. M. Ross and Associates Limited will be at the meeting to present details of the Draft Background Report and answer questions.
Petrolia Announces 150th
Celebrations List of Activities
Petrolia, ON – “A party 150 years
in the making.” Petrolia is pleased to bring the community together
for a series of celebrations and events and activities to highlight the
Sesquicentennial milestone in the oil town.
2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the
incorporation of Petrolia as a town and commemorates By-Law number one – the
By-Law to formally create the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department.
A committee of volunteers from the community,
service clubs and town staff have been working on the events and ideas since
2018, and despite a slowdown of in-person meetings in 2020 and 2021, the
Petrolia 150 Committee has been able to focus on their mandate and set goals
and choose projects that are both inclusive and affordable for the town to
celebrate together.
Chairperson Denise Thibeault said, “We have an
awesome team. This committee has met regularly and moved each of these planned
events forward each month since 2018. As a committee, we are fortunate to have
so many passionate and dedicated representatives from a variety of groups,
clubs and community members dedicating their time to celebrate Petrolia.”
Petrolia will launch their year of celebration on
January 1, 2024; and will wrap the activities on January 1, 2025.
Petrolia 150 Events by Month
JANUARY
Monday – 1
11:00 a.m. – Petrolia 150 Flag Raising at Victoria
Hall
Monday – 1
Petrolia 150 Opening Gala at Victoria Hall 7:30
p.m.
All are invited to purchase a ticket for this
commemorative kick-off event that will feature a special performance and
reception.
Tickets for this event are $50, and go on sale on
Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Box Office in person,
online at www.thevpp.ca or by telephone (519)882-1221 or 1(800)717-7694.
Sunday
– 7
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Thursday,
11, 18 & 25
The
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation invites you to free movie nights at Victoria Hall.
These weekly movies are free and fun for the
entire family. No need to pre-register, just plan to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movies will
start at 7:00 p.m. Titles: TBA soon
Sunday
– 28
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
FEBRUARY
Thursday
– 1 — Monday – 19
Annual
Snow Sculpture Contest – theme for 2024 – “Petrolia!”
Thursday,
1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
The
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation invites you to free movie nights at
Victoria Hall.
These weekly movies are free and fun for the
entire family. No need to pre-register, just plan to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movies will
start at 7:00 p.m. Titles: TBA soon
Sunday
– 4
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday
16, Saturday 17, Sunday 18, Monday 19
Town of Petrolia Family Fun Days
Saturday
– 17
Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee Open House at
Victoria Hall – theme “Petrolia”. Times TBA soon.
Sunday
– 25
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
MARCH
Sunday – 3
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA This monthly birthday party will last all year. Families are invited for a free swim and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time:
TBA soon
APRIL
Sunday – 7
Order of the Eastern Star hosts a Victorian High
Tea at Albany Retirement Village.
Sunday – 7
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Sunday – 28
Order of the Eastern Star hosts a Victorian High
Tea at Lambton Meadowview
MAY
Sunday – 5
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Saturday – 11
Band Shell Ribbon Cutting and celebration in
Victoria Park. All are welcome. 11:00 a.m.
– noon.
Saturday – 18
Petrolia Kiwanis Splash Pad Grand Opening – more details
coming soon.
Saturday – 25
Petrolia Farmers’ Market Grand Opening
Sunday – 26
Order of the Eastern Star hosts a Victorian High
Tea at Fiddick’s Nursing Home.
JUNE
Saturday – 1
Pizzafest – Victoria Park
Sunday – 2
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday 7 – Saturday 8
NEW DATE! Petrolia Townwide Garage Sales
Saturday – 8
Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department BBQ
Friday 14 through Sunday 16
The Provincial Town Criers Competition and Youth
Town Criers Competition will take place in Petrolia. A full schedule of events will be shared
later.
Saturday 15
Petrolia and North Enniskillen Open House in
celebration of 150 years as a department. More information is coming soon.
Saturday 15 – Sunday 16
Petrolia and Enniskillen Agricultural Society
welcomes a special event to Greenwood Park.
Featuring two shows and much more.
Details coming soon.
Saturday 22
Petrolia will dedicate the Indigenous Friendship
Garden at the band shell in Victoria Park.
All are welcome, the event and dedication will take place at 11:00
a.m.
JULY
Monday – 1
Canada Day in Petrolia
Monday 1 – July 13
Petrolia Business Association “Art Crawl” Downtown
Sunday – 7
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a
free swim and cupcakes as we
celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday 12 and Saturday 13
Art in the Park, Petrolia in Victoria Park
Saturday – 13
Barn Dance at Petrolia Farmers’ Market
Friday 19 – Saturday 20
Petrolia and North Enniskillen Firefighter Days
This fun and friendly challenge will be fun to
watch and will welcome firefighters from the area to celebrate with the
department. More details will be available soon!
Saturday – 20
Petrolia Community Theatre and Petrolia United
Church present a Victorian Wedding.
More details will be available soon.
AUGUST
Sunday – 4
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Thursday 15, Friday 16, Saturday
17
Petrolia will welcome the “Hard Oil Music
Festival” to Greenwood Park. This three-day music festival will bring big
names to Petrolia for a party Petrolia has not seen before. Tickets go on
sale in December to Petrolia residents and this is an event you will not want
to miss!
Saturday – 17
Petrolia will host a Petrolia 150 Parade and will
mark the celebrations with green and white so far as the eye can see. During the Parade, the RCAF Snowbirds will
fly over the town to mark the occasion. Downtown Petrolia at 2:00 p.m. then
attendees are invited to Petrolia Discovery to keep the celebration going.
Sunday – 18
Starting at 10:00 a.m. at Greenwood Park the
community will host a nonsectarian church service for all members of the
community. Following the church service, we will hand the day over to the
kids for a “Hard Oil Kids Day”.
Sunday – 18
Starting at 11:00 a.m. the gates at Greenwood Park
will open for a “Hard Oil Kids Day” with a concert, free giveaways, bouncy
houses, and much more! This “kids
only” event will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. More information will
be shared soon.
SEPTEMBER
Sunday – 1
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Saturday – 14
Petrolia Harvestfest
Sunday – 29
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
OCTOBER
Sunday – 6
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday – 25 and Saturday – 26
IODE Hauntings and Historical Tour – Celebrating
75 years of IODE
Sunday – 27
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
NOVEMBER
Sunday – 3
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Sunday – 24
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
DECEMBER
Sunday – 1
Petrolia 150 Free Swim and birthday party at the
YMCA
This monthly birthday party will last all
year. Families are invited for a free
swim and cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday! Time: TBA soon
Friday – 6
Christmas in the Park, Victoria Park
Saturday – 7
Petrolia Farmers’ Market Annual Christmas Market
Saturday -7
Annual Santa Claus Parade with a “Celebrating
Petrolia” theme. This takes place
downtown at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday – 7
LC Optimist Santa at the YMCA
Sunday – 15
Petrolia 150 Free Skate and birthday party at
Greenwood Recreation Centre
This monthly birthday party will take place as
long as there is ice in the venue. Families are invited for a free skate and
cupcakes as we celebrate our birthday. Time: 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Tuesday – 31
A closing party that Petrolia won’t soon
forget! Bring your family to Greenwood
Recreation Centre for free skating and fun and games, and of course one more
birthday cake! A DJ will be there to
spin your favourite tunes, and then at 8:00 p.m. the party moves outdoors for
a fireworks display!
JANUARY 2025
Wednesday – 1, 2025
Flag lowering at Victoria Hall, with community
blessings.
In addition to the events listed above, there are
several other activities and opportunities to participate in throughout the
year. Students of Petrolia and area
schools should be on the lookout for an activity book created by youth member
Telsie Jackson, apparel is for sale and pre-order at www.petrolia150.com, the Committee is selling historic commemorative coin sets, lawn signs,
flags and more to help you celebrate.
There is a Petrolia 150 Mosaic Mural Project that will be announced in
detail soon also.
Those celebrating a special milestone birthday or
anniversary are encouraged to let the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall know all
about it so that a special commemorative certificate can be issued. A special edition newspaper, activity guide
and calendar will be distributed to all residents to help save the dates. The calendar will be mailed in November of
2023 so that residents will have it available as we look to the new year.
Our downtown businesses will display historical
graphics and information about their storefronts and host special shopping
events throughout the year. Black Gold is even offering special beer labels to
help us celebrate!
To stay up to date and track any changes to
scheduling or events, please connect with us online at:
Petrolia will be home to a year full of celebrations
and reminders about what makes Petrolia a special place to live and do
business. On behalf of the committee, we encourage you all to “save the dates!”.
http://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpg00petrlhttp://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Petrolia-150-approved-logo-1030x780.jpgpetrl2023-10-18 11:01:372023-10-18 11:01:37Petrolia Announces 150th Celebrations List of Activities