MOUNT FOREST – After almost two years of dedication by volunteers, the Mount Forest Community Garden is fulfilling its goals.
Madison Galloway releases self-titled sophomore album
FERGUS – Madison Galloway, a blues-rock artist from Fergus, released a self-titled album on June 28.
Councillor supports resolution asking province to ‘treat all municipalities fairly’
MINTO – The Town of Cochrane is calling on the Province of Ontario to treat all municipalities fairly and provide equivalent budget funding.
Puslinch community celebrates Canada Day
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch held a free Canada Day breakfast celebration at the Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle on July 1.
Palmerston may host curling championship
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Curling Club hopes to host the 35th annual Ontario Elementary Curling Championship next April.
Montana couple finds family roots in Minto
MINTO – What started out as a road trip through Ontario ended up with a couple reconnecting with their roots.
Rogers proposes new network tower northwest of Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Rogers Communications Inc. plans to install a telecommunication tower near Hillsburgh to expand network coverage.
Young artist wins Insights People’s Choice Award
ELORA – Young artist Juliet Zimmerman’s month-long artwork won the Insights People’s Choice Award worth $300 on June 21.
Arthur student wins $5,000 OMHA bursary
ARTHUR – Wellington Heights Secondary School graduate Conner Schmidt has been rewarded for his excellence in academics, athletics and community service.
New policy supports Pride, rejects group’s ‘neutrality’ idea
MINTO – Town council has unanimously approved a new commemoration policy that effectively allows Pride banners to be displayed – but for one month only – and rejects a so-called “neutrality” bylaw proposed by a group of residents.
Erin’s first Pride event a great success
ERIN – Organizers and town officials say the inaugural Erin Pride event at McMillan Park on June 22 was a remarkable success.
Erin seeks feedback on reserve spending
ERIN – The town is turning to local business owners for ideas on how to best utilize $30,000 remaining in a reserve fund aimed at helping residents and businesses during the construction of the municipality’s wastewater treatment plant.
Rotary Club of Erin distributes $90,000 to communities around globe
ERIN – Rotary Club of Erin president Nina de Vaal shared how a club of 24 members is making an international impact during a May 23 town council meeting.
Ferguson Groves celebrates achievements with community
ERIN – Local teenager Ferguson Groves was lauded by his family, friends and even some local dignitaries at a private party thrown for him on June 13.
High school raises over $40,000 at Relay For Life event
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) hosted its 20th Relay For Life event on June 7.