Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley and Aamjiwnaang Chief Joanne Rogers at signing ceremony. December 14, 2016 BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie IrwinSarnia Mayor Mike Bradley and Aamjiwnaang Chief Joanne Rogers at signing ceremony. December 14, 2016 BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin
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Aamjiwnaang Chief Appointed To City Police Board

A vacancy has been filled on the City of Sarnia Police Services Board.

Aamjiwnaang Chief Joanne Rogers will be sworn in Monday at City Hall after former member John Girard stepped down.

Rogers, who spent 21 years as a Justice of the Peace, will serve a two-year term retroactive to March 12.

Scott Palko's term of office expires in September and two other positions held by city councillors will have to be filled following the fall municipal election.

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The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.