MARYHILL – A local dressage rider is taking on international competition this August during the FEI North American Youth Rider Championships in North Salem, New York.
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Award for seed library presented to Jen Edwards
ERIN - The Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee of the Town of Erin presented its annual $500 award to The Seed Library on July 21.
Collaboration needed for Erin economic development
ERIN – Collaboration among sectors of the Erin business community will be needed to reach the goals set out in the town’s economic development plan, according to a consultant who made a presentation to council.
Harriston Street Party set for Aug. 10
HARRISTON – The schedule for the fifth annual Harriston Street Party has been finalized, with the event set to take place on Aug. 10.
Movie theme at Hillsburgh Family Fun Day
HILLSBURGH - People are invited to dress up as their favorite movie character when the Spirit of the Hills Family Fun Day shuts down Trafalgar Road for a community celebration.
Free board game night in Fergus
FERGUS - Local group Connect for Games is hosting a free community board game night on July 29 from 6 to 9pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Boardroom B.
Garden party at Erin PS showcases a project that continues to grow
When it comes to local projects, Erin Public School is proud to have a good thing growing.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival brings on the heat, spectacular light show
And they’re off - The July 21 soap box derby was one of many highlights at this year’s Mount Forest Fireworks Festival. Ten competitors raced down the Mount Forest Speedway (aka Princess Street) for a grand prize of $25.
OMAFRA REPORT: Pest Watch – Potato Leafhoppers, Thrips and Spider Mites
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Sokol disappointed with response to drainage issue
KENILWORTH – Mount Forest resident Jolanta Sokol did not get the answer she hoped for from…
Arthur Public School celebrates grade 8 graduates
Graduation – These Grade 8 graduates from Arthur Public School will be headed off to high…
Hensall Co-op opens fertilizer facility
DRAYTON - Hensall District Co-operative Inc. hosted a grand opening for its Drayton fertilizer blending facility on July 10.
Potential for value-added food sector
CHARLOTTETOWN - On July 15, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry released its report entitled, “Made in Canada: Growing Canada’s value-added food sector”.
County fights ongoing battle to curb noxious weeds
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county is asking residents to be on the lookout for noxious weeds, so they can controlled before serious infestations develop.
Higher development charges approved in Erin
ERIN - A new development charges (DC) bylaw approved by Erin council on July 22 is designed to protect existing residents from the costs of new infrastructure needed for future residential and business growth.