Vankleek Hill

The Regional Coroner's Office and the Ministry of Labour are investigating the death of an employee at the Vankleek Hill Livestock Exchange who died after being struck by a bull Monday evening.

The 55-year-old man from Champlain Township succumbed to his injuries following the incident that occurred July 27 at around 5:30 p.m.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729.

Today, March 22, Vankleek Hill hosted the annual 'Family of Schools' hockey tournament for Grade 7/8 kids from Pleasant Corners, Glengarry, Char-Lan, and Tagwi.

Here's a video clip from a Glengarry / Pleasant Corners versus Char-Lan game.

The NCJHL junior 'C' final series features Vankleek Hill and Clarence, starting Friday, March 22. 

Nobody was injured when a heat detector set off an alarm prompting the evacuation of seniors from the MacDonald Residence on Bertha Street in Vankleek Hill at 8 a.m. October 24.

All residents immediately evacuated the building and were escorted to the Vankleek Hill Community Centre on Mill Street.

A community response was set up to answer the needs of the affected residents. The Social Services and Victim Services of Prescott-Russell attended the Community Centre providing assistance and support to the residents.

The occupants were able to return to the residence at approximately 9:30 a.m., reports the Hawkesbury detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), which responded to the incident along with Prescott-Russell Paramedic Service and the Champlain Fire Department.

A chilly Harvest Bowl contested Oct. 18 in Vankleek Hill saw the Glengarry Gaels football team shut out the Tagwi Warriors 32-0. We have the details in this week's edition of The Glengarry News. For photos of the action, please see the gallery here.

In today's high school football game in Vankleek Hill, the Glengarry Gaels claimed the Harvest Bowl over the Tagwi Warriors, with a 32-0 victory. We will have photos and the story in The News next week.

Despite a Friday night storm, the tenth edition of Beau's Oktoberfest in Vankleek Hill attracted 17,000 who helped raise $94,323 for non-profit organizations, bringing the total raised in 10 years to $711,212.

"Our 10th edition of Oktoberfest had some exhilarating highs and some extreme-weather-related challenges," notes Beau's co-founder Steve Beauchesne. "We kept our guests safe during the storm and made the most of a difficult situation Friday, and on Saturday when the sky cleared we had an amazing time and did a lot of good. I'm looking forward to what the next 10 years of Oktoberfest will bring."

Photo Beau's Brewery Co.

Vankleek Hill claimed the Glengarry Soccer League's tier 2 championship last week. Photos from the action can be viewed in our online gallery here, and the story can be found in this week's edition of The Glengarry News.

A 51-year-old Toronto truck driver has been charged with careless driving following an Ontario Provincial Police investigation into Wednesday's bus accident near Hawkesbury.

Five children were taken by ambulance, a bus driver was airlifted to hospital and 19 children taken to hospital as a precaution after a transport rear-ended a school bus on Highway 34 between Hawkesbury and Vankleek Hill at 9 a.m. this morning, reports the Hawkesbury OPP detachment.

Four vehicles were involved in the collision that occurred near Pleasant Corners Public School.

The bus driver, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was taken by helicopter to an Ottawa hospital.

The students were transported to the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital.

Occupants of the other vehicles were not hurt.

Victim Services of Prescott-Russell attended the hospital to provide assistance and support to parents and students.

Photo Pierre Cormier

Prepare for detours if you are travelling to Vankleek Hill between September 24 and October 8.

Highway 34 will be closed in town for two weeks starting Monday.

Click here to read the news release from the township.