CLIFFORD - Clifford and District Horticultural president Vic Palmer teamed up with Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer to celebrate National Garden Day and Garden Week Ontario on June 12 at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square.
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Listowel Fair going virtual for 2021 season
LISTOWEL - Competition lists are now available for Listowel Fair 2021 activities.
Chamber of commerce holding Canada Day scavenger hunt
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce will be holding a community Canada Day scavenger hunt July 1 to 4.
ROI hosts webinar on pandemic impact on rural businesses in Canada
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural businesses across Canada, with a focus on rural Ontario, is the topic of an upcoming webinar hosted by the Rural Ontario Institute.
Drive-by tribute honours former politician, agricultural society member Mert Schneider
NORTH PERTH – When contemplating just how large an impact Meredith “Mert” Schneider had on his community throughout his long life, one simply has to look at the turnout for a tribute parade arranged in his honour on June 17.
Blair Masonic Lodge makes donations to support community
Lions Club donation – Blair Masonic Lodge #314 recently made a generous donation of $10,000 to…
The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the Victory Community Centre
Opening day – The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the…
Seeking information: Military history enthusiast John McVicar is looking for stories about Victor Innanen
Seeking information – Do you have a relative who went to primary school at U.S.S. #17, Arthur…
Grace Needed (badly)
Relationships don’t work without grace! Relationships can’t be healthy without grace! Any…
Mapleton Farmers Market opened for the season on June 16
Market opens – The first Mapleton Farmers Market of the season opened on June 16. Future…
Norwell student awarded Schulich Leader Scholarship
HARRISTON – Daniel Weppler, a student at Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS), has received a Schulich Leader Scholarship. The program gives students $80,000 to $100,000 to use toward their post-secondary education.
Matt Ottens family fundraiser reaches $155,000 following June 13 tragedy
MAPLETON – As a family and community continue to mourn the sudden passing of Matt Ottens following a tragic incident at Conestogo Lake, the overwhelming public response to a fundraiser initiated by a close friend has provided some comfort and support.
Minto Pride committee active in June
MINTO – The local Pride committee has been active throughout Pride Month.
Council approves agreements for industrial lots in Harriston, Palmerston
MINTO – Town council has approved the sale of the last remaining serviced lot in the Harriston Industrial Park. Council also approved a purchase option agreement for two lots in the industrial park in Palmerston at the June 15 meeting.
Citizens urged to call police on ORV lawbreakers in Minto
MINTO – Deputy mayor Dave Turton said he’s heard concerns from local residents about off-road vehicles (ORV) on Minto roads and says those who encounter lawbreakers should call the police.