Southgate, Ontario

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Country	Canada
Township of Southgate

Province	Ontario
County	Grey County
Government
- Mayor	Don Lewis
Population (2006)
- Total	7,107

Southgate is a township in western Ontario, Canada, in the southeast corner of Grey County. Southgate was formed on January 1, 2000 when the village of Dundalk, the Township of Proton and the Township of Egremont amalgamated. The headwaters of the South Saugeen River and Grand River are located in Southgate.

1 Communities
2 Infrastructure
3 Economy
4 Culture
5 Demographics
6 References
7 External links

[edit] Communities

Dundalk sign.

The township comprises the communities of Bethel, Birdell, Boothville, Cedarville, Conn, Dromore, Dundalk, Egerton, Gildale, Holstein, Hopeville, Kingscote, Landerkin, Proton Station, Robbtown, Signet, Swinton Park, Tartan, Thistle, Varney, Ventry and Yeovil.

[edit] Infrastructure

The former rail line roadbed has become a snowmobile trail sponsored by the federal government. Dundalk's two elementary schools are Dundalk & Proton Community School and Highpoint Community School. The high school is Grey Highlands Secondary School, which is located in the nearby town of Flesherton.

[edit] Economy

Increased local employment opportunities are being pursued. Most agriculture is family run. The service sector thrives and several industrial installations exist, including auto parts manufacturer Trim-Trends, truck bunk sleeper manufacturer Alumi-Bunk and several small concerns. township has purchased 220 acres to expand the existing 5-10 acre industrial park. Currently, 120 of the 220 acres is available for development. There are plans for growth and expansion that include a high-heat waste incinerator and a rest home.

[edit] Culture

Dundalk has several churches representing Catholic, Anglican, Protestant and Mennonite denominations. Dundalk hosts an annual square dance, step dance and clogging competition on the third weekend in June every year. Visitors from all over the country participate in the dance competitions, take in the parade and camp in nearby Dundalk Memorial Park.