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THURSDAY DECEMBER 7, 2017 newsroom@theifp.ca IndependentAndFreePress IFP_11 www.theifp.ca Contact us Donations willbenefit both theGeorgetown and ActonSalvation ArmyChristmas programs.All donations and gift itemsneed to be dropped offby December 15th TOGETHER WeMakeThe Difference. BusinessCares Holiday Giving H PROGRAM H We need local businesses as well as community members to pledge a dollar amount* to help or buy specific gifts needed from our list based on your donation amount. *by cheque to the Salvation Army 33 Mountainview Rd. N., Georgetown I 905-877-6944 www.georgetownchev.com Dedicated to Quality...Built on Service! Visit our Facebook page for the gift list link and more info! www.facebook.com/ BusinessCaresHaltonHills S O LD krausefamily.ca 905.877.5211 23 MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD S., GEORGETOWN Re/Max Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage. Independently Owned and Operated www.RealEstateGeorgetown.com Your Home Sold For 100% Market Value Guaranteed Or I Will Pay You The Difference* 905-877-3629 Direct* Angie Cormpilas Broker REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE Thinking of buying or selling? Call Effie or Helen for all your real estate needs. 905-873-6111 Effie: 416-991-4247 Helen: 647-258-5331 www.haltonpropertysisters.com sisters@iprorealty.com EFFIE DIMOU Sales Representative HELEN PAVLOPOULOS Broker Blame the railroad authori- ties. That's the message from town council and staff to residents and motorists in Halton Hills frus- trated by rough and unsafe rail- way crossings in town. The issue was brought up dur- ing a budget committee meeting on Nov. 15, when some council- lors raised concerns about the state of some of the crossings in town. "There are two main sets of tracks going through Halton Hills, and both are owned by Ca- nadian National. What compli- cates things is that the one track l See REPAIRS, page 3 Railroad authority dragging heels repairing unsafe crossings GRAEME FRISQUE gfrisque@metroland.com The Acton Citizen Band entertains the large crowd in attendance at the Acton Light Up the Hills ignition event Friday, Dec. 1. Three trees will stay lit till Jan. 3 in Acton, Georgetown and Glen Williams. See more photos on page 10 Ray Lavender photo News, events and information on your desktop, laptop or mobile device ONLINE at theifp.ca Events Calendar See what's happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.theifp.ca/events Sports Get the latest information on your local teams and organizations. www.theifp.ca/sports