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Cleanfix North America breaks ground on major expansion in Stratford AMANDA MODARAGAMAGE
Times Reporter
The German company Cleanfix is expanding its North American location in Stratford, with construction expected to begin this November. The new 10,000-square-foot addition will increase production of reversible cooling fans – self-cleaning fan systems used in industrial and heavy-duty machinery across North America. Cleanfix’s fans are built for industries such as construction, municipal works, agriculture, forestry and waste and recycling, helping improve efficiency by automatically clearing dust and debris from radiators. Once complete, the expanded facility will enable greater productivity, improved workflow and the integration of new manufacturing technologies. The project is also expected to create additional local jobs and strengthen the company’s long-term presence in Stratford. CONTINUED TO PAGE 5
(CONNOR LUCZKA PHOTO) Like many children, Bruno and Stella Sebben are getting ready for Halloween next week – and it shows in their front garden. Residents can spy their spooky decorations as they travel around Stratford, along with other displays across the city.
Connection Centre will host overnight warming centre for homeless CONNOR LUCZKA
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After a unanimous decision at a special Stratford city council meeting on Oct. 20, the Stratford Connection Centre will be home to a “warming centre” for the city’s unsheltered this winter. “Our idea here is to find a gap solution and get us to that transition piece of what we call permanent supportive housing,” Mayor Martin Ritsma said about the initiative. “… And so that's the idea, the idea of spending as
little money as possible on shelter and warming centres, and putting that money towards (supportive housing) – and building a case with our province. “I had conversation with (Perth-Wellington MPP) Matthew Rae saying, if this goes through, we need to have further conversation,” Ritsma continued. The warming centre was first discussed in council chambers on Sept. 8, when Coun. Geza Wordofa put forward a motion to have a temporary shelter at the Stratford Rotary Complex this winter. Although he was the only CONTINUED TO PAGE 2