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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, JUNE 07, 2018 7THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, JUNE 07, 20186 SPECIALS FROM June 8th to June 21st Blue Cod Fillets 2 lbs $9.99 (reg. $15.99) Wild Blueberries 2 kg $15.99 or 6 kg $39.99 (reg. $18.99 ea.) NEW Breaded Chicken Cutlets 1 kg $8.99 (reg. $12.99) Striploin Steaks 2 x 6oz $9.99 (reg. $11.99) 50% OFF Assorted Peas (reg. $5.49/kg) PRODUCT OF ONTARIO Pork Breakfast Sausages 5.5 lbs $9.99 (reg. $14.99) 50% OFF Cream Puffs (reg. $7.99) Sacchetti Pasta With Black Truffles 1.13 kg $9.99 (reg. $12.99) Potato & Cheddar Perogies 3 lbs $4.99 (reg. $9.99) Lattice Cut Fries! 4 lbs $4.99 (reg. $7.99) The Federation of Can- adian Municipalities' (FCM) Rural Forum, which Halton Hills Coun- cillor Clark Somerville serves as a representa- tive on, released a report that details the import- ant contribution rural municipalities make and outlines the unique chal- lenges they face. The comprehensive report titled "Rural challenges, national opportunity - Shaping the future of rural Canada" includes recommendations en- couraging the federal government to tackle these challenges head- on and raise Canadians' quality of life nation- wide. "When it comes to pro- viding the infrastructure necessary to support a s t rong economy and h igh qua l i t y o f l i f e here in Halton Region, we're faced with two key problems that small communities across the country also encounter," said Councillor Somer- ville--who is also the Past president of FCM. "We have the challenge of serving a spread-out population coupled with the fiscal and administra- tive limits we bump into that larger communities don't." FCM's report provides recommendations to ad- dress the realities rural municipalities face. Key recommendations in- clude applying a "rural lens" to all federal poli- cies and programs that would empower smaller communities to better support local needs. It also calls for the federal government to commit long-term predictable resources to expanding broadband internet ac- cess in rural, northern and remote commun- ities. "This report tells the story of the significant contribution rural mu- nicipalities make to the nation's economy, but it also highlights the fiscal squeeze they face due to low population densities and the exodus of young- er generations," added Councillor Somerville. "But as a key driver of economic growth, we know that investing in ru ra l Canada means building a better country for everyone." FCM is leading the way in advocating for new tools that empow- er rural communities to build tomorrow's Can- ada and has secured unprecedented federal investment in recent years. The full report is available here: fcm.ca/ documents/issues/FCM- Rural-Canada-2018-EN. pdf The Fede ra t i on o f Canadian Municipalities is the national voice of municipal governments, with nearly 2,000 mem- bers representing more than 90 per cent of the Canadian population. Turn rural challenges into opportunity: FCM report BBQ: There was a strong turnout at the Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church's Chicken Barbeque held on Saturday afternoon, at the Church, near Brookville. - Les Schmidt photo TRUNK SALE: After a rainy start to the season, the Acton Trunk Sale is in full swing each Saturday morning including vendors like Les the Elvis Guy. - Alex Hilson photo