And they’re off - The July 21 soap box derby was one of many highlights at this year’s Mount Forest Fireworks Festival. Ten competitors raced down the Mount Forest Speedway (aka Princess Street) for a grand prize of $25.
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OMAFRA REPORT: Pest Watch – Potato Leafhoppers, Thrips and Spider Mites
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Sokol disappointed with response to drainage issue
KENILWORTH – Mount Forest resident Jolanta Sokol did not get the answer she hoped for from…
Arthur Public School celebrates grade 8 graduates
Graduation – These Grade 8 graduates from Arthur Public School will be headed off to high…
Hensall Co-op opens fertilizer facility
DRAYTON - Hensall District Co-operative Inc. hosted a grand opening for its Drayton fertilizer blending facility on July 10.
Potential for value-added food sector
CHARLOTTETOWN - On July 15, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry released its report entitled, “Made in Canada: Growing Canada’s value-added food sector”.
County fights ongoing battle to curb noxious weeds
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county is asking residents to be on the lookout for noxious weeds, so they can controlled before serious infestations develop.
Higher development charges approved in Erin
ERIN - A new development charges (DC) bylaw approved by Erin council on July 22 is designed to protect existing residents from the costs of new infrastructure needed for future residential and business growth.
Making a splash at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Public swimming was a popular way to beat the heat at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on July 16.
Proposal made for Puslinch high speed internet committee
ABERFOYLE - Glenn James believes the time is now for Puslinch to bring high speed internet service to Puslinch residents.
Anderson named to Parapan wheelchair basketball team
OTTAWA - The 24 wheelchair basketball players who will compete for gold at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games in August were announced by Wheelchair Basketball Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee on July 18.
Mavericks win first at tourney
Mount Forest Mavericks – The Atom Girls division competed in the Mount Forest Fireworks…
Gardening scavenger hunt
Gardening scavenger hunt – On July 18 Arthur Youth Horticultural Society members took part in…
Health units to study climate change
GUELPH – Two area health units have received a $300,000 grant for a three-year study on the local impacts of climate change.
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club host two-game tournament
Despite extreme heat, the club’s July 5 two-game tournament, sponsored by Morris & Shannon LLP from Elora, included teams from Heritage Greens, Kitchener, Stratford, Georgetown, Guelph, Elmira and Elora Clubs.