The Dillingham City Council and school district have been in the throes of budgeting for next fiscal year. Over almost hour of public testimony at the last city council meeting, people supported increasing the education budget from $1.4 to $1.7 million, but some city officials are concerned about funding other municipal projects.
Another iron horse, Stonebridge Scout, has entered the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society’s program. The Western Maverick gelding retired at the mandatory age of 14 late last year. Stonebridge Scout was a fan favourite at his home track of Western Fair Raceway which honoured him with a retirement ceremony in early January.