Over 160 horse enthusiasts assemble for the highly acclaimed War Horse production and a special…
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Attending farm show also means helping others
Every year thousands flock to the Drayton Farm Show at the PMD Arena. Generally, they are seeking…
Souvenir toy tractor as much a part of Drayton Farm Show as the real thing
Some traditions never get old - like the Drayton Farm Shows souvenir toy tractor, a coveted…
Drayton Farm Show celebrates 31 years of local agriculture and community tradition
The Drayton Farm Show has become a family tradition here and organizers believe that is because the…
Ride on
Travis Hall Equestrian Centre recently hosted team trials for the Canadian Mounted Games, as well…
College Royal opens doors to University of Guelph
Thousands turned out for the University of Guelphs annual College Royal on March 17 and 18. The…
Farmers, rural leaders generate ideas at annual Farmland Preservation forum
New development taxes, Green Energy Act reform, agricultural conservation easement programs and…
NFU awards dinner, meeting is March 23
The local chapter of the National Farmers Union is hosting its annual awards dinner March 23 here…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Alma Optimist Toy Show marks 20th anniversary
As is often said, the show must go on - and a local toy show geared to farm toys and displays is…
Move to change gambling an assault on rural areas, some suggest
The announcement on Monday of changes to the way Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) operates is an…
Council hears residents comments and wishes for recreation
Stempski-Kelly Associates is preparing a master recreation plan here and presented council last…
County appoints Benham to invasive plants council
It might have been the natural thing to do. Wellington County council last month appointed one of…
Busy Centre Wellington livestock valuers get small increase in pay
Centre Wellington council has approved a pay hike for its livestock valuers. They are called when…
Junior Farmers host spaghetti dinner to help local food banks
It was a heaping serving of community spirit on March 11 as members of the Wellington County Junior…