TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
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
Town of Petrolia – Volunteer of the Year 2023 – Community Service – STUART & CINDY SHARP
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.
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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
The “Green Leader Program” is part of WM Canada and the Town of Petrolia’s ongoing efforts to encourage the development of local community engagement and environmental solutions that build sustainable communities. The program is centered around a grant opportunity that is available to applicants living, working and learning in the Town of Petrolia or benefitting Petrolia and its residents.
WM and the Town of Petrolia are inviting businesses, organizations and institutions to apply for this funding opportunity. The program is inclined to support initiatives that highlight the following:
Environmental Conservation: With a commitment to sustainability and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, we give priority consideration to organizations and programs that preserve and/or enhance renewable resources.
Environmental Education: We’re committed to enhancing communities through programs that make them cleaner and better places to live.
Community Vitality: When we ensure that our neighbourhoods and communities are safe and sustainable, we provide the best living environment for customers, employees and stakeholders.
SUCCESSFUL 2023 Applicants Included:
KERR PARK PROJECT – Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club – $3000
EXPANSION OF PRESCHOOL GARDENING PROJECT – Petrolia & Area Kiwanis Club – $4000
QUEEN E GOES GREEN – Queen Elizabeth II School, Petrolia – $5000
NATIVE SPECIES WELCOME GARDENS – St. Philip Catholic School – $3000
Applicants may request up to $15,000 in program/project funding. This funding is a one-time, non-repayable, fully funded grant. Applications will be reviewed by a committee. Successful applicants will be announced on April 22, 2024, Earth Day.
Questions? Please contact us at lfurtado@wm.com or jbullock@petrolia.ca.
APPLY BY MARCH 30, 2024
To begin the application process, visit: https://town.petrolia.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WM-Grant-Application.pdf
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.
PETROLIA FAMILY FUN DAYS PROMISE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
February in Petrolia means two things: family and fun! Events are planned throughout Petrolia February 16 and 19, 2024.
The weekend starts on Friday, February 16 with a FREE 7:00 p.m. screening of BACK TO THE FUTURE (PG) at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation. Low-cost popcorn will be available, no outside food or drink is requested, and those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The fun continues Saturday, February 17, with FREE Family Sports and FUN from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Petrolia YMCA, 360 Tank Street. All kinds of sports and fun will be available for youth and the young at heart – don’t forget some indoor shoes!
The Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee will host an Open House on Saturday, February 17, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Victoria Hall. This annual open house event has an “All Things Petrolia” theme and will feature displays from local historians, Petrolia churches and schools, and volunteers from the Petrolia Camera Club will be taking photographs of your artifacts, and much more! This event is open to all and is no cost to attend.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. the Petrolia YMCA will host an open gym for those looking for more family fun – maybe challenge some friends to some 3-on-3 basketball!
Saturday, February 17 keeps the fun going with a FREE 7:00 p.m. screening of LYLE LYLE CROCODILE (PG) at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation. Low-cost popcorn will be available, no outside food or drink is requested, and those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The fun doesn’t stop on Sunday, February 18, the Petrolia YMCA is back with FREE Family Sports and FUN from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. at the Petrolia YMCA, 360 Tank Street. All kinds of sports and fun will be available for youth and the young at heart – don’t forget some indoor shoes!
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 216, Petrolia will host their monthly family fundraising breakfast. Adults are $12, 6-10 years old for $6, and children under 6 eat free. Bring your family for breakfast and support our Legion!
The Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department is pleased to host a Family Safety Open House with some awesome demonstrations and public education. This event is always popular, and our Volunteer Fire Department members put on a great show for the kids! The Open House runs from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Don’t leave the Fire Hall without supporting the department by purchasing an item from their fundraising BBQ!
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. the Petrolia YMCA will host an open gym for those looking for more family fun – maybe challenge some friends to a game of dodgeball!
FREE Sunday Public Skating takes place at Greenwood Recreation Centre, at 4065 Dufferin Avenue from 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. This family fun opportunity is proudly sponsored by Mayor R. Brad and Wendy Loosley. This skating event is also a Petrolia 150 pop-up event with free cupcakes, while supplies last.
The fun keeps going with a FREE 7:00 p.m. screening of TROLLS BAND TOGETHER (PG) at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation. Low-cost popcorn will be available, no outside food or drink is requested, and those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Rest up for a fun-filled Family Day!
Monday, February 19, our traditional Family Day fun continues! New Life Assembly Church at
421 Oozloffsky Street will host and sponsor a FREE Family Day Breakfast. All are welcome to come to the New Life Assembly gymnasium between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to enjoy a FREE hot breakfast!
New for 2024, New Life Assembly will host aFREE 8:30 a.m. screening of THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (PG) at New Life Assembly, Friendship Hall, 421 Oozloffsky Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by New Life Assembly.
The Petrolia YMCA welcomes families for two FREE swims on Monday, February 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and again from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please note that the pool will close from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club is proud to sponsor the return of the bouncy castles and games to the gymnasium at the Petrolia YMCA from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Monday also!
Make sure you plan to be at the Petrolia YMCA for lunch on Monday, as the Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club will have a low-cost family BBQ available from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!
Doug and Judy Krall are pleased to sponsor a FREE Family Public Skate on Monday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Greenwood Recreation Centre, Petrolia.
Greenwood Recreation Centre is open again from 1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. on Monday for a FREE Family Public Skate that is also sponsored by Doug and Judy Krall.
When your family is finished skating, walk across the parking lot to the Petrolia Lions Hall for a FREE Family Fun BINGO from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. sponsored by The Lions Club of Petrolia.
Throughout the month of February, the annual Snow Sculpture Contest is part of the fun! This year, the contest starts on February 1, and will run until February 19 at 4:00 p.m. The theme is “Petrolia 150”, and residents are encouraged to be creative using props, paint and more, but are reminded that the main ingredient must be snow. The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club is sponsoring the prizes for this event. Please e-mail your submissions to twagner@petrolia.ca by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19. In the event there is no snow for this contest, there will be no prizes awarded.
“What a great weekend full of events for the entire family! We would like to thank our sponsors and community partners for their support and look forward to welcoming families to the events and activities.” Said Julie Bullock, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.
At the regular meeting of Council last night, Petrolia Council approved the operating budget for the municipality with a 1.5% increase to the municipal tax rate. Water and sewer rates will see a 3% increase respectively for 2024.
Highlighted Projects for Petrolia in 2024:
- Tank Street Reconstruction from north end of Petrolia YMCA to Discovery Line, a project that includes a parking lot for the YMCA sports fields.
- Replacement boiler at Greenwood Recreation Centre
- North Street Cemetery work
- Petrolia & Area Kiwanis Club Splash Pad Installation at the Petrolia YMCA
- Community Recreation Project – washrooms, change rooms, fencing, paving, and seeding.
- Two replacement boilers and gymnasium HVAC unit at the Petrolia YMCA
- Water Intake Project (continued) at Brights Grove Water Treatment Plant
- Sports Bleacher Replacement
- Victoria Hall HVAC Air Handlers
Mayor R. Brad Loosley said, “I am very pleased with this budget. At a time when inflation and high prices exist everywhere, I am glad to see more than $7 million in capital projects proceeding in Petrolia in 2024. Thank you to Rick Charlebois and the staff for their work preparing this budget.”
Deputy Mayor Joel Field added, “Rick and his team have done an excellent job preparing this budget, and I find it to be a very solid plan for the year, and for the future of Petrolia.”
DEPUTY CHIEF OF FIRE PREVENTION RICK COUSINS APPOINTED CHIEF FOR THE PETROLIA AND NORTH ENNISKILLEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Town of Petrolia and Township of Enniskillen are pleased to announce that longtime firefighter Rick Cousins has accepted the role as Fire Chief for the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department.
Cousins brings with him a strong background both as a firefighter for more than 35 years, and 28 years with the Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary Unit. He started as a firefighter in Brigden, then moved to the Petrolia and North Enniskillen department in 1990. He was appointed Captain in 2020, and then Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention in 2022. With the OPP Auxiliary Unit, he was the Unit Commander/Staff Seargent for 18 years.
Cousins is a proud resident of Petrolia where he resides with his wife of 35 years. “…I am looking forward to continuing to work with the dedicated and professional team of Petrolia and North Enniskillen firefighters to provide service and safety for all residents. I have always loved the caring and generous nature of this department and I am proud to take on a leadership position to ensure that the team remains strong, well-trained, and ready to assist as needed.”
Judy Krall, Fire Committee Chair, and Deputy Mayor for Enniskillen Township said, “Rick has the heart to lead this organization well into the future. His caring and nurturing nature will provide strong support to our firefighters, and to the residents that the department serves.”
Joel Field, Deputy Mayor of Petrolia said, “Rick brings a passion to firefighting that has been exceptionally clear throughout his career in Petrolia and Enniskillen. He cares for his team and is proud of our community. We are very pleased to have him lead the organization.” Rick’s new role as Fire Chief will be effective in January 2024. This appointment comes after the retirement of Jay Arns in early December 2023.
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.
The Town of Petrolia is pleased to announce that longtime employee, Julie Bullock, has accepted the position as the new Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities following an internal process.
Ms. Bullock brings over 17 years of experience with the municipality, including her role as an integral part of the Oil Heritage District Community Centre wellness management team, education in Fitness and Health Promotion, and a proven record of leadership in payroll and financial reporting. Ms. Bullock is dedicated to the community and is passionate about community development and enrichment and has a strong background in leading and motivating teams and cross-functional collaboration. Ms. Bullock said, “…I am looking forward to continuing to foster the sense of community that Petrolia is known for, and to oversee the major projects and exciting new facilities that will continue to strengthen Petrolia and create an even more family-friendly hub for recreation.”
Rick Charlebois, Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer said, “Julie brings a unique blend of experience to the Senior Management Team and has a clear understanding of the pivotal role that recreation programming and activities play in fostering healthy and connected communities. We are pleased to welcome her to this position.”
This change comes following the retirement of long-time dedicated employee Dave Menzies, that retired early fall of this year.
CONTACT US
411 Greenfield Street, Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 | TEL: (519)882-2350 | petrolia@petrolia.ca
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