MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival is back for its 22nd anniversary from July 18 to 21.
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Puslinch Fire Department’s pumper truck comes in $200,000 under budget
PUSLINCH – The Puslinch Fire Department is getting a new pumper. Council approved the purchase at its July 10 meeting.
‘Elora’s Longest BBQ’ on July 30 launches Food Day Canada 2024
ELORA – On July 30, Elora’s Longest BBQ will launch Food Day Canada, which falls on Aug. 3 this year. “It’s about fostering community, supporting local businesses and celebrating our vibrant food culture,” said Food Day Canada board director Jeff Stewart.
Speed humps coming to two Guelph/Eramosa roads
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – As early as this summer, speed humps will be installed to slow traffic on two Guelph/Eramosa roads.
Arthur Optimist Club improves local baseball diamonds
ARTHUR – Rain or shine, the Arthur Optimist Club has got you covered – literally.
How bad does it have to get?
For those of us who follow politics closely, the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump seemed to be a matter of time. If not Trump, it would have been someone else.
Ducky
Well-meaning friends and colleagues have told me throughout my life that I need to stop worrying and learn to let things go, like water rolling off a duck’s back. Let the opinions and actions of others roll right off my back.
Team Addy Family Fun Day raises funds for cancer research
FERGUS – Fun and games, music, a basketball tournament and more were part of the Team Addy Family Fun Day at Centre Wellington District High School on July 13.
Minto celebrates 25th anniversary of amalgamation
CLIFFORD – Clifford pulled out all the stops on July 13 for the Clifford Carnival Celebration, which recognized 25 years of amalgamation.
Farmers support Senate soil report recommendations
ONTARIO – The Senate of Canada has made a series of recommendations around the future of Canada’s soils and their strategic importance to our country.
Police beat; Brampton men charged in thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four Brampton men have been charged in connection with the theft of over $3,000 worth of products from two local stores.
Nominations open for Excellence in Agriculture Awards
TORONTO – The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards. The awards recognize outstanding efforts driving the agriculture and food industry forward.
Ribbon cutting at Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops
PALMERSTON – Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops celebrated its opening on July 12 in Palmerston.
No planet B
FERGUS – All students in Grades 4 through 8 at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Fergus worked diligently this spring, right to the last day of school, on a variety of cross-curricular projects in French and fine arts that focused on helping the planet.