ERIN – The updated schedule for the Erin Roots series at the Busholme Inn includes a new concert by the former lead singer of the band Prairie Oyster.
Giant Tiger customers support store’s Angel Tree campaign
Donations - Giant Tiger customers donated $1,100 during the store’s Angel Tree campaign.
Curling club’s tabs for wheelchairs supports Elora Legion
Tabs for wheelchairs – Curling Club participants are asked to save the tabs from tin cans…
Food for Fines program nets 800 items
GUELPH - Each year Wellington County’s library system holds a “Food for Fines” campaign in the fall.
Two Sailors Bonspiel a successful tradition of Fergus Curling Club
Winning family - The first bonspiel of the 2020 season was held Jan. 4 at the Fergus Curling Club.
New curling rocks in play at Fergus Curling Club
Granite delivery - The new curling rocks arrived at the doors of the Fergus Curling Club this fall.
Skoufis wins five titles at National Black Belt League Super Grands Worlds Championships
Grand Champion – Guelph martial arts instructor Nathan Skoufis, 25, competed at the year-end…
Reading Rocks tutoring program returns to Fergus
FERGUS - The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County’s Reading Rocks programs will be back at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church here on Jan. 20.
Philanthropic support totalling $13,000 is provided to local groups by Grand River Agricultural Society
ELORA - The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) recently awarded three donations totaling $13,000.
Nominations open for 2020 BMO Ontario Farm Family Awards
GUELPH - Do you know a family that represents the values of Ontario’s rural communities? People whose commitment and dedication to the rural way of life makes a difference and sets an example for others.
Ground broken for new Guelph Lake Rotary Trail
GUELPH – It was a ground-breaking day for the Grand River Conservation Authority, the Grand…
Drayton downs Floradale 7-4
DRAYTON 7 FLORADALE 4 Drayton built up a healthy 4-1 lead after the first period of play. Each team…
Drayton Entertainment’s 2019 Christmas Cabaret held fundraising concert
Christmas Cabaret - The cast of Drayton Entertainment’s 2019 Christmas Cabaret fundraising concert at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge gathered on stage on Dec. 18.
OFA commentary:
As one year ends and another begins, it is good to recap how the past 12 months have had an impact on Ontario’s agri-food sector, our farms and our families.
OMAFRA REPORT: Canola seasonal summary for 2019
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…