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Youth in business
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but I am a big fan of entrepreneurs.
Birthdays
We’re just days away from the Carpenter’s birthday and I’ve been thinking of creative gifts for him because, in an unprecedented move, this year my husband outdid himself on my birthday.
Land trust purchases 87 acres along Eramosa River
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - Rare Charitable Research Reserve recently purchased 87 acres on the 7th Line here along the Eramosa River.
Krauter set to be NDP candidate
STRATFORD - Geoff Krauter will be the NDP candidate for the federal riding of Perth-Wellington.
Museum hosting themed family drop-in events this summer
Summer fun - Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted a bug-themed Summer Pleasures family drop-in event on July 24.
Medieval Faire takes over downtown Fergus
Another time - Downtown Fergus turned into a Medieval Faire on July 27.
Centre Wellington council accepts new allocation policy for annual OLG funding
ELORA – Centre Wellington council will be trying out a new OLG funding allocation strategy in the 2020 municipal budget.
74th Fergus Scottish Festival celebrates tradition, introduces modern elements such as planning app
FERGUS - Visitors to the 74th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games will be treated to traditional ceremonial favourites and some modern twists Aug. 9 to 11.
10th annual Cruise Night set for Aug. 9
HOWICK - The Huron County Cruisers are hosting Cruise Nights on the second Friday of the summer months at the Howick community Centre located on Huron Road 87 between Fordwich and Gorrie.
Snobelen Farms planning to build new seed facility at Palmerston location
PALMERSTON - Construction of a world-class seed processing, treatment and packaging facility at Snobelen Farms Ltd.’s Palmerston area location will begin this summer, the company has announced.
Alma resident travels to Thailand; works with elephants, dogs
ALMA – Hannah Litzen recently returned home from a two-week trip to Thailand where she volunteered at a dog rescue clinic and elephant nature park.
Palmerston Agricultural Society hosts 40th annual tractor pull
Palmerston pull - The 40th Annual Palmerston Agricultural Society Tractor Pull was held at the local arena grounds on July 27.
The Drayton-Moorefield Giants faced off against Minto
Ball action – The Drayton-Moorefield Giants Atom Orange Squad took on Minto 2 at the ballpark…
ABC Park a cool spot on hot day in Drayton
Cooling off - ABC Park in Drayton was a busy spot on July 26.