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Weather forecast for Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness late this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight – Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Periods of rain beginning before morning. Wind south 30 km/h. Low 11.

Frost advisory across Chatham-Kent

A frost advisory is in place across Chatham-Kent.

Forecasters say frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas.

Temperatures have dropped to near or below the freezing mark this morning.

Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

CBD Club Star Search Qualifiers

Here are the final qualifiers in the CBD Star Search singing contest: Erin Ferreira, Alan DeLaet, Rose Grey, Bernie Grass, Don ‘Chicken Man’ McLean. Two wild cards were drawn to get in as well. Paul Roesch and Colin Grey (not pictured).

The semi-finals are taking place November 2 and 9, with the finals being held on November 16.

More details, here:

Wallaceburg Chamber Awards this week

The Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce is holding their 21st annual awards event on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 6 p.m.

Chamber officials say this year the nominations were made by a committee who also served as the judging panel.

The nominees for the Chamber Choice Award, which will be given out for the second year in a row, were nominated and voted on exclusively by the community.

This award recognizes the best of the best when it comes to an individual who is dedicated to the Wallaceburg & District area. Nominees exemplify excellence through dedication, community leadership and achievements.

The nominee finalists are as follows (in alphabetical order):

Agricultural Award/Industrial

1. Kim O’Neil

2. Rulmeca Canada

3. McBrayne’s Feed & Supply

Technology Award

1. Authier Print & Promotional

2. Your TV

3. Wallaceburg Wellness Centre

Environmental Award

1. C-K Tree Care

2. Wallaceburg & Area Wind Concerns

3.Wallaceburg Canoe & Kayak Club

Business of the Year

1. The Stubby Goat

2. Tom & Al’s Furniture

3. Wallaceburg Retirement Residence

Entrepreneur(s) of the Year

1. Dave McCready Jr.

2. Melissa Gaylard

3. Tyler & Bria Atkins

Chip Gordon Community Builder Award

1. Wallaceburg & District Council for the Arts

2. Wallaceburg Ministerial

3. WAMBO

Community Inclusion Award

1. Badder Bus Lines

2. McDonalds

3. Select Finishing

Young Professional Award

1. Eleena deBakker

2. Lee O’Neil

3. Rachelle Floin

Volunteer of the Year

1. Elaine Lewis

2. Sandra & Eric Johnston

3. Willy Wenzel

Citizen of the Year

1. Gordon & Dee Heath

2. Jeff Wesley

3. Dr. Robert Mayo

Wallaceburg BIA Award

Recipient: Sydenham Challenge Dragon Boat Festival

Chamber Choice Award

1. Eric & Sandra Johnston

2. Karen Moran

3. Jamie Knight

The event, which will be emceed by CKXS, recognizes businesses and individuals in the Wallaceburg and district area.

The Wallaceburg Chamber of Commerce is the host of the awards gala and had no part in choosing the nominees or the winners of this event, Chamber officials say.

“We simply feel this awards presentation is something that should be done annually as there are so many dedicated members of our community that are not recognized for their ongoing devotion to making this a better place to live and work,” Misselbrook added.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.wallaceburgchamber.com, by stopping in at the office located at 152 Duncan Street (Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), via email at jill.wchamber@gmail.com or by phone at 519-627-1443.