ERIN - Town council awarded two major contracts at its Sept. 3 meeting, one for winter road maintenance sand and the other for a bridge repair.
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Fall decorating kits will raise funds in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH - Fall decorating kits are once again available from the Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee.
Celebrate family ties and homemade pies at Harriston-Minto Fair
HARRISTON - This year celebrate family ties and homemade pies at the Harriston Minto Fair from Sept. 13 to 15.
Guelph-Wellington Business Centre promotes Digital Main Street grant program
Digital Main Street - The Guelph-Wellington Business Centre (GWBC) hosted MPP and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman for a visit to promote the Digital Main Street grant program on Aug. 28.
$1 million in grants for U of G research through Canada Foundation for Innovation
GUELPH - The federal government is investing more than $1 million in seven University of Guelph research projects, ranging from disease resistance to food safety to drug addiction.
Aboyne Croquet Club hosted an open tournament
Tournament winners - On Aug. 25 the Aboyne Croquet Club hosted an open tournament with players from Texas, California, Maryland, Toronto, as well as others from the local area.
Mount Forest Major Rookie Tier 1 team competes in WOBA Championship
Finalists - The Mount Forest Major Rookie - Tier 1 team competed in the year end WOBA Championship Tournament held in Mitchell.
Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club hosted an open pairs tournament
Open pairs tournament - The Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club hosted an open pairs tournament for members of the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA).
Skoufis recognized for qualification to Team Canada
Local recognition - Nathan Skoufis, 25, owner and head instructor of Guelph Family Martial Arts recently received recognition on behalf of the Puslinch Township and Mayor James Seeley.
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club host mixed tournament
Mixed tournament - Lawn bowling is in full swing at the Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club in Elora.
New Fergus Fall Fair ambassador will be crowned on Sept. 8
FERGUS - Jade Ritter says it has been an “incredible experience” serving as Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador for 2018-19.
Midway Mega Passes only $28 in advance
FERGUS - Midway bracelets, also known as Mega Passes, cost $28 if purchased in advance and $35 if purchased on the grounds.
Country music highlights fair entertainment
Singer Manny Blu has included the Fergus Fall Fair in his Leave It Like It Is tour, with a concert scheduled for 5pm on Saturday night.
Volunteers key to success of Fergus Fall Fair
FERGUS - The 183rd edition of the Fergus Fall Fair takes place Sept. 12-15 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, with a wide variety of entertaining and educational activities for visitors to enjoy.
DeVries running for Christian Heritage Party
PERTH-WELLINGTON - It appears there will be at least six candidates vying to become the next MP of Perth-Wellington.