We've bought our road and lawn signs, we've bought our our posters and pamphlets -- and we thank everybody for the donations so far -- but we're heading into another phase now of the campaign where we need to do digital advertising online. So we need to bump up our our donations and ask if you can help our campaign with a contribution. SCAN THE QR CODE to donate and support Peggy's campaign for a United Community with a Brigth Future. #peggyducharme #peggyducharmecandidate #p

If you could have additional BUSINESS service(s) in an ACW village or neighbourhood, where would it be, and what business service(s) would you want, i.e. a general store, gas station, restaurant, coffee shop, etc.? Link to the survey to HAVE YOUR SAY:

I participated in my first All Candidates meeting this week. Here's what I learned: 165 well-informed constituents showed up even though the weather was questionable (remember the tornado warnings). 38 people asked questions of individual candidates ranging from "how will we dispose of wind turbine blades when their life-cycle expires (landfill?)" to "how can we assist the Amish community to vote given they don't have computers or phones for online/phone voting"? Recurring th

For Immediate Release Peggy Ducharme kicks off her Election Campaign with a Corn Roast held at the Sunset Golf Club Peggy Ducharme, candidate for Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh township council, kicked off her campaign on Sunday, August 23 at the local Sunset Golf Club, where she told the enthusiastic crowd that, "My vision for ACW is centered on creating a balanced environment where growth and essential services go hand-in-hand with fiscal responsibility." Peggy Ducharme will b

I just want to send a big thank you to everyone who have bought a ticket so far to this Sunday's Corn Roast. We're almost at 50 people! If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, there's still time. We'll be placing our attendance count to Sunset's Chef on Thursday. So, don't delay. Get your TICKET now: https://www.peggy4acwcouncil.com/.../corn-roast... Website: www.peggy4acwcouncil.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeggyDucharmeACW Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/peggy

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Here's a Program Outline for today's CORN ROAST. Looks like it will be a gray, wet day, but we will be nice and dry inside the Sunset Golf Club banquet room. Thank you to everyone that purchased tickets and for supporting my election campaign. I look forward to a cozy afternoon discussing local politics, food, music and fun. CORN ROAST PROGRAM OUTLINE: 2pm Registration Desk Opens 2:15 Band Starts 1st Set 3pm MC Intro 3:05 Peggy’s Welcome/Speech 3:10 Food Stations Open 3:15 Ba

Good news! The FULL BAND of Jellybean Blue will now be performing at the Corn Roast this Sunday, August 23rd at Sunset Golf Club 2-5pm. Corn Roast includes Boiled Corn, Piggy's in a Blanket, Mac & Cheese Cups, Cowboy Cookies and Cream Cheese Peach Cobbler Bars. TICKETS DEADLINE Thursday, August 20th. $20 online at https://www.peggy4acwcouncil.com/event-details/corn-roast-fundraiser-event or E-TRANSFER to peggyducharme.acw@gmail.com. Website: www.peggy4acwcouncil.com Facebook:

Thrilled to have two members from Jellybean Blue performing at the Corn Roast Sunday, August 23rd, 2-5pm. They'll be playing a mix of country toons on fiddle and guitar. Check out some samples of their music on their website: https://jellybeanblue.ca/recordings-samples/ TICKETS $20 online: https://www.peggy4acwcouncil.com/event-details/corn-roast-fundraiser-event Website: www.peggy4acwcouncil.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeggyDucharmeACW Instagram:https://www.insta

Okay, all you golfers. Why not golf on Sunday, August 23rd and then come support me at our Corn Roast after at the Sunset Clubhouse. Advance tickets $20, or $25 at the door. We have live music, food stations and a cash bar. Proceeds to my ACW council candidate election campaign. I hope to see you there. Here's the link to buy tickets online: https://www.peggy4acwcouncil.com/event-details/corn-roast-fundraiser-event

Outings start soon, so don't delay. Order DEADLINE: August 14. T-shirts $20. Get them ONLINE. Purchase a t-shirt and receive invites to PEGGY T-CRUISE Social Outings. Don your shirt and attend group dining and event outings throughout ACW !

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. The weather was fabulous. I spent it weeding my garden and touring ACW with my husband and our dog Luna, becoming more familiar with the boundary of our beautiful township. Last week I attended the The Seniors Active Living & Wellness Fair (organized by the MacKay Centre - Dungannon), which took place on Thursday, July 23, 2026. I spoke with many service providers and community volunteers and learned a lot about the challenges of aging in

It’s so strange to see my face on my truck. If you see me out and about, stop and say hi! I always look forward to chatting with people about our township.

My campaign website is now live. You can subscribe from it to receive email updates about my campaign. I'm currently conducting a POLL of ACW residents to learn more about the community's issues and priorities for township council. I'd appreciate you sharing this post/email with your ACW networks to optimize input into this poll. Thanking you in advance for your consideration. Strong Communities make for a Bright Future. peggy4acwcouncil.com

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