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ONTARIO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $14.6 million through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to help farmers make improvements to their farmland.

KENILWORTH – Wellington North has approved its schedule for creating and finalizing the 2026 consolidated budget. 

ALTON – Headwaters Arts 29th Annual Fall Festival is hosting an Artists Market on Sept. 27 from 11am to 5pm, featuring creations for sale by 15 vendors. 

MOUNT FOREST – The 24th CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will broadcast on Oct. 18 in support of nine midwestern Ontario hospital foundations, including Mount Forest’s Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) and the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF).

FERGUS  – The Fergus Senior Women’s Hockey League is searching for players for its third season.

FERGUS – Elusive Dreams: Classic Country Crossroads is coming to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 17. The band will feature hits from Glen Campbell, Charlie Rich, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson and others who topped both country and mainstream charts. “You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

GUELPH – The Friends of the Guelph Public Library are preparing for the 17th edition of the Big Book Sale, which runs from Sept. 25 to 28.

GUELPH – Indigenous voices are calling on all Canadians to educate themselves and their peers on the truth about Canada’s residential school legacy and its resulting harm. 

KENILWORTH – Ice rinks in Mapleton and Minto have cameras that stream video footage of hockey games and other activities, but the same service will not be coming to arenas in Wellington North.

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