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Coverage and updates from Eric Bjergso's campaign for Drummond Ward Councillor — Drummond North Elmsley Township
Eric was recently interviewed by the Perth Courier Journal for its October 7, 2026 edition. The feature offers readers an opportunity to learn more about Eric and his connection to the local community.
Read the full interview (page 10)Hometown News has published its 2026 Drummond/North Elmsley Municipal Election Candidate Profiles, featuring Eric Bjergso. Eric shares his experience, priorities and vision for the township, highlighting responsible spending, transparent decision-making, protecting our rural character and supporting local businesses. He also emphasizes the importance of listening to residents and planning thoughtfully for the community's future.
Read the full profileFour candidates are seeking the two councillor positions in Drummond Ward. Chris Evans, Eric Bjergso, Heather McIntosh and John Matheson have filed nomination papers. The municipal election will be held Oct. 26.
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It was a pleasure to recently meet Julie and Andrew Dawson and learn more about their family-run agricultural business, Cornerstone Grains, located in Drummond North Elmsley.
Cornerstone Grains is a provincially licensed, full-service grain elevator serving farmers throughout Lanark County and the Ottawa Valley. Their state-of-the-art facility provides grain transportation and logistics, analysis, storage, drying, and commodity marketing options. The Dawson family continues to invest in the operation, with new equipment currently being installed to increase capacity and improve efficiency.
The family also operates Mississippi Berries, a popular pick-your-own strawberry farm located between Lanark and Balderson.
Congratulations to the Dawson family on building and growing such an impressive local agricultural business. Their entrepreneurial spirit, continued investment, and commitment to agriculture are great examples of the innovation and hard work happening right here in our community.
Follow along for updates on Eric's campaign and local election coverage as October 26 approaches.
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