More than 70 children and their parents participated in the Fergus Brass Band’s recent…
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Nearly 100 combines have registered to set record in Harvest for Hunger
Almost 100 combines have registered to help harvest 160 acres of soy beans this fall. The soybeans…
New church packed for dedication
The new Roman Catholic St. Joseph’s Church here has seating for 515 people – and…
Federal government helps sprout new market for bean growers
Canadian bean farmers will benefit from innovative research to develop new bean varieties for…
Local fire departments receive over $35,000 from Pike Lake fundraiser
Over the past 50 years Pike Lake’s has supported the local community. A fundraiser draw in…
Carrot Fest at Everdale on Sept. 25
Organizers are offering some old-fashioned farm fun at Carrot Fest, Everdale’s fifth annual…
C. Difficile outbreak declared over
In consultation with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Guelph General Hospital has declared…
Advanced mushroom workshop
The Arboretum is offering an advanced mushroom workshop on Oct. 7 from 9:30am to 5pm. It is…
Weeds are bane of any gardeners existence need work to control
“Even the richest soil, if left uncultivated, will produce the rankest…
Dividing tulip bulbs will restore them to their former glory
As the warm days of summer gradually turn into cooler nights, gardeners traditionally begin to…
Councillor to live homeless life for two days
It is a rare thing to hear a councillor declare she will be living in a cardboard box – but…
Highland decries unprecedented Environmental Assessment of quarry
The company behind what is being called a mega quarry here has issued a strong statement it intends…
ELECTION NOTEBOOK: Some candidates start fast
They have known the provincial election falls on Oct. 6 for nearly four years – so many…
Optimist club has candidates meet
The community centre here will be the scene of a provincial election all candidates debate on Sept.…
Puslinch councillors thinking green
A suggestion to donate funds to replace trees in Goderich has left councillors here feeling a…