Ruth Penwarden and her friend Linda Smith's granddaughter Madalynn pose beside a butterfly garden,…
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4-H wood working finishes project
The fifth meeting of the Rockwood 4-H woodworking club was held on June 25 at the Thomson work…
4-H Beef Club attends judging meeting
On June 7 48 members from the West Luther beef, dairy, vet and field crops club gathered at the…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
After the flood
While the June 23 flood caused havoc and property damage throughout Minto and Mapleton, it also…
Tractor pull
The 39th annual Palmerston Tractor Pull took place on July 22 at the Palmerston and District…
Wet weather frustrating farmers; crop development at least one week behind
Flooding and wet weather is wreaking havoc on farmers' fields this summer. Fields remain water…
Council agrees to exception on wastewater charges
Township council has agreed to allow a Moorefield business to install an additional water meter to…
Flower show
Mapleton Buds and Blooms held its summer flower show and meeting on June 27 at the Moorefield…
Mount Forest garden tour July 22
Mount Forest Town and Country Garden Tour returns on July 22. Six different and unique gardens in…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Report released on newcomer engagement in rural communities
When newcomers and other community residents enjoy mutually beneficial relationships, rural…
Global summit
Four hundred and fifty 4-H youth, 4-H professionals and 4-H volunteers representing 35 countries…
Elora Public School raises $615 for Elora Cataract Trailway
The Grades 5, 6 and 7 students at the Elora Public School raised $1,845 during their "Holiday Shop"…
Fun in the sun at Palmerston Fair
There was a great turnout for the Palmerston Fair, which ran Aug. 25 to 27 with the theme Grains,…