ERIN – Erin’s Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee hosted an Earth Day-themed event on April 27 at Centre 2000, celebrating and raising awareness about local environmentalism.
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‘I do a lot in the community’: Jen Edwards again named Erin’s Citizen of the Year
ERIN – Around 100 people were treated to dinner and live music performed by the Erin District High School TEMPO band at Centre 2000 for the annual Shamrock Awards on April 24.
Real-life cowgirl: Ontario High School Rodeo Association competitor Amber Gregson
HILLSBURGH – Ontario High School Rodeo Association (OHSRA), a division of National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), held its first event of the season in Clinton last weekend.
Miniature horses – bringing big joy to owners and fair goers
ERIN – This year marks the first time there will be a Mini Horse Show at the Erin Fall Fair. Chair of the show, Jen Ying, who cares for several minis at her farm – 2 Acres Hobby Farm in Ospringe – is excited about the event.
Erin watermain break repaired, service restored
ERIN – A watermain break that affected the Stanley Park industrial area in Erin on April 24, and left some with little to no water flow at the tap, has been repaired.
Erin refugee group seeks community support to resettle Syrian family members
ERIN – For refugees chosen to come to Canada, it’s like winning the lottery, says Erin Refugee Action. The local group has sponsored five families since 2016, and is now campaigning to raise enough funds to reunite members of its second sponsored family, the Hizans.
New town clerk in Erin
ERIN – There’s a new clerk and legislative director in town.
Trespassing ATV riders assault, threaten couple
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify two people who assaulted and threatened a couple on a local trail earlier this month.
Town redesign of ‘Discover Erin’ to promote local events, business, tourism
ERIN - Growth and change in the villages of Erin and Hillsburgh are on their way — and fast — Erin Mayor Michael Dehn told those gathered at an Erin Chamber of Commerce event April 5.
Erin citizens’ group wants heat pumps required for new builds
ERIN – Liz Armstrong of the Erin Citizens' Climate Lobby says climate change is a pressing problem, and she wants the town to require all new buildings to be heated or cooled without relying on fossil fuels.