Fair directors Laverne Stinson, left, and Dan Bieman teamed up to entertain on wash tub and guitar…
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Demo derby
The demolition derby on Sunday is always a highlight of the Harriston Minto Fall Fair. This year's…
Pruning is a dilemma that all gardeners must eventually face
To prune or not to prune, there is no question about it. All garden bushes, shrubs or trees at one…
Chili champ
Andrew Taylor was the winner of the chili cook-off, a new event at this year's Fergus Fall Fair.…
GRCA: Workshop to help rural landowners manage trees
Rural landowners who want to learn more about planting and managing trees on their land can attend…
School float
Students and staff were dressed for the fair's Barnyard Bonanza theme on the Minto Clifford School…
Fair gets rolling with “Wheels” theme featuring new Demolition Derby Cross
"The Grand Valley Agricultural Society is now 141 years old and the "Wheels' of time are moving…
Fair ambassadors benefit from experience
The ambassador competition is always a highlight of any rural fair, and Grand Valley is no…
Government announces $1 million in funding for beef genetic research
Federal funding of $1 million announced on a farm near here on Sept. 4 will go toward efforts to…
OMAF and MRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the…
GRCA: Farmers should watch for vines on shelterbelts, windbreaks
Grand River Conservation Authority officials say farmers who have planted shelterbelts and…
Correction: Author incorrectly identified
The author of a new cook book was incorrectly identified in an article on page 3 of the Sept. 6…
Ready for action at the Arthur Fall Fair
Sophie Baker of Arthur takes the wheel of this Farmall toy tractor before the mini-tractor pull at…
Harvest helpers
Volunteers from the Rockwood Centennial Community Garden, including Noelle Corbett and Aven…
Arboretum offers workshop on mushrooms, native plants
The Arboretum at the University of Guelph is offering a Mushroom for Beginners workshop on Sept. 20…