ERIN – The Ram Rodeo took place at the Erin fairgrounds last weekend. With special guests the Canadian Cowgirls, the show featured cowboys and cowgirls competing in barrel racing, saddle bronc, bull riding and more.
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Tickets on sale now for Taste of Guelph
GUELPH – Taste of Guelph returns to the grounds of St. Joseph’s Health Centre this September with its annual garden party celebrating exceptional local food and drink – all in support of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph.
Mayor struggles to support single detached houses on small lots
KENILWORTH – Owners of an Arthur property hope to split their lot in two and build a detached home on each half.
New project teaches veterinarians to recognize, investigate equine cruelty
ONTARIO – Veterinary forensics may sound like something out of a TV crime show, but for Dr. Shane Bateman and Equine Guelph director Gayle Ecker, it’s a crucial, real-world tool to improve animal welfare, particularly for horses. Thanks to a Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW) m
Erin Agricultural Society organizes tractor parade
ERIN – As part of its 175th anniversary celebrations, the Erin Agricultural Society organized a tractor parade along Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh and Main Street in Erin.
Province grants $5.4 million to U of G research projects
GUELPH – A strong local food supply that protects farmers, the supply chain and the environment: that’s the goal of $5.4 million in provincial funding for 28 University of Guelph (UofG) research projects.
Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance compete in Ottawa
OTTAWA – From July 5 to 9, dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance competed at the Scotdance Canada Canadian Championships in Ottawa.
Survey explores equine agricultural economic impact in Ontario
ONTARIO – The agricultural equine sector makes a significant economic contribution nationally and provincially.
Ron’s Auto Service celebrates 30 years in business
FERGUS – Ron’s Auto Service in Fergus hosted its summer open house to celebrate 30 years in business.
How one raise of the hand led to four Racehorse of the Year awards
TORONTO – Sometimes, your entire life changes in an instant simply by raising your hand.
Grand River Conservation Authority approves five-year strategic plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) recently approved its 2025-29 strategic plan.
Minto municipal office closing for construction
MINTO – The municipal office in Minto will be temporarily closing on Aug. 14 due to construction.
Guelph martial artists shine at regional championships
GUELPH – Guelph Family Martial Arts (GFMA) announced a successful weekend was had by its competition team recently at the Regional Martial Arts Championships in London, Ontario.
Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome set for Sept. 18 in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North is inviting all volunteers and newcomers to its bi-annual Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event on Sept. 18.
Strangles circulating in Halton, Grey County, Kawartha Lakes
ONTARIO – There have been three confirmed strangles cases in Ontario equines so far this month.