Earth Day – This year’s Earth Day was an active day of community service work for students at…
OFA Viewpoint: Protection of farmland key to long-term food security
For decades, farmers have been losing prime farmland to urban sprawl. I have seen several productive farms turned into housing developments, soccer fields, shopping malls, movie theatres and highway extensions.
Wellington 4-H poultry meetings clucking away
Early April marked the start of the Wellington 4-H poultry club. It was great to see so many familiar faces and a few new ones.
Halloween image part of local history collection
Halloween history – This photo of a kindergarten class ready for a Halloween party circa…
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It’s time for a tune up with A.C.G. Small Engine Repair
Spring is here and your seasonal to-do list is already full of outdoor projects. The best way to ensure you’ll be able to get it all done is to ensure your tools are up to the job. Bring them in to A.C.G. Small Engine Repair in Drayton for a spring tune-up.
Drayton Fair returns Aug. 5 to 7 for ‘Another Day in Fairadise’
DRAYTON – The Drayton Fair is back. The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society will welcome fairgoers to Another Day in Fairadise, the theme for this year’s agricultural exhibition, Aug. 5 to 7.
55 Plus Club to meet on May 5
HARRISTON – The Harriston 55 Plus club is planning an organizational meeting on May 5.
Town of Erin hosted Shamrock Awards on April 20
Shamrock Awards – The Town of Erin hosted the Shamrock Awards ceremony on April 20 at Centre 2000…
Guild brings Norm Foster comedy to stage in Harriston
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is bringing a feel-good comedy from one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights to the stage this spring.
Donation supports Child and Youth Counselling Program at Palmerston Public School
Youth counselling funds – The Blessings to You Centre made a donation to assist the work of the…
PitchIt! Minto competition returns
HARRISTON - After taking a year, off the Town of Minto and LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre recently announced the return of the PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition, now in its 10th year.
Reflections: Rooting out sin
Something that Wes and I are reminded of each year is that a well-kept garden is not defined by…
OMAFRA Report: Snow mould in Ontario winter wheat fields
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OFA Viewpoint: Reminding farmers and motorists to practice road safety
Planting season has begun and for many farmers, that means travelling busy and potentially dangerous roads.