HILLSBURGH - The first annual Carrot Stock music festival on Sept. 21 marked a celebration of the local food movement.
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Blacksmith shop nominated for heritage award
KENILWORTH - On Sept. 23, Wellington North councillor Dan Yake said the Lynes Blacksmith Shop in Kenilworth was nominated for a heritage award.
Tracking Wellington County bears, wolves, wildcats
A branch of history that is both intriguing and frustrating to pursue is the one dealing with changes in the natural environment.
Tea time
A new tea shop is coming to Elora. However, The Wild Tart, will be more than your average tea shop.
Football
The temperatures were warm last weekend, a final farewell as the official end of the summer, but we had to close all the windows.
Passion, people and promises
Someone marveled the other day at the number of promises flowing from party leaders since the federal election campaign started.
Mini Lakes intends to repair or replace water and wastewater systems
ABERFOYLE - It appears there is an agreement that work needs to be done on the Mini Lakes community water and wastewater systems, but it’s not yet clear exactly what that will entail.
Police beat: Woman dies of injuries sustained in a serious crash earlier this month
Woman dies of injuries MAPLETON – A Mount Forest woman has died as a result of injuries…
Some work remains on Fergus bridge Project now $375,000 over budget
ELORA – Construction on the St. David Street bridge in downtown Fergus is almost complete, but the cost estimate has come in about $375,000 over budget.
Feast of Hops a feast of the senses in Erin
Feast of Hops - The crowds were out on Sept. 22 to enjoy the Rotary Club of Erin’s annual Feast of Hops at the Erin Agricultural Society Hall with music by the Campfire Poets.
Elora Skatepark set to officially open
ELORA – Skate, bike or scooter over to the official ribbon cutting for the new Elora skatepark on Oct. 5 at 10:30am at the Elora Community Centre.
PPC replaces Perth-Wellington candidate
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The People’s Party of Canada has once again replaced its candidate for this riding in the Oct. 21 federal election.
Pedal for Portage raises $66,780 in second annual ride
ELORA - The second annual Pedal for Portage raised $66,780 in support of Portage Residential Treatment Centre.
Copernicus donates wetland in Mapleton to Escarpment Biosphere
MAPLETON - Copernicus Educational Products announced Sept. 17 that 50 acres of reforested land here, containing provincially significant wetland and two ponds, is now designated as a nature reserve.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair’s 160-year history celebrated in exhibit
Fair history celebrated - The Harriston Historical Society curated an exhibit on the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair’s 160-year history.