While looking back through the Sydenham Current archives, we almost can’t believe how much Canadian rapper Drake has helped influence the community.
He has been a huge supporter of local events in Wallaceburg and Dresden, by…
Helping direct foot traffic at WAMBO…
Participating in the Mutton’ Bustin’ event at the Dresden Exhibition…
Supporting harness racing at Dresden Raceway…
Doing his part by participating in the annual Dragon Boat festival…
… and by volunteering at the Large Marge eating contest at the Wallaceburg Fireworks festivities.
Drake has also done his part to help shape the careers of some of our best athletes…
Like Seth Griffith…
Madison Broad…
Shaun Suisham…
Jordan Durston…
… and T.J. Brodie.
Drake has also been there when the community came together to fight for local issues…
Like the Wallaceburg walking bridge…
The water source in Wallaceburg…
… and the hospital.
Drake also happened to be there during many moments in recent local history…
Like on the campaign trail with Jeff Wesley…
The day Baldoon Golf Course closed…
The day the Sydenham Current turned one-year-old…
… and of course when the ‘Old Brown Shoe’ was discovered on the streets of Wallaceburg.
We would like to officially nominate Drizzy for ‘Citizen of the Year’ at the Wallaceburg Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards.
(Have a look and some fun with the new app to go along with Drake’s new album release here)
