Helping out – The Palmerston Agricultural Society donated $8,000 to various Minto initiatives and organizations on Aug. 20 at the Minto Farmers Market.
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Corn-eating contest a hit at local fair
Corn time – The Minto Farmers Market hosted a corn-eating contest at the Palmerston…
Harriston fall fair features country carnival and demolition derby
HARRISTON – “Flannel Shirts and Denim Skirts” is the theme of the 2022 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, which takes place from Sept. 16 to 18.
Music in the Park free concert collected donations for Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal
Music in the Park – A Music in the Park concert organized by local music teacher Joan Hendershot…
Your Town Rising founders return for downtown celebration
MINTO – The Town of Minto and the local downtown revitalization committees - Harriston Rising, All Aboard Palmerston, and Clifford Connects - have issued an invitation to all to join them in celebrating their downtowns on Sept. 27.
Local churches amalgamate to form new St. James United Church
PALMERSTON – When James Street United Church officially opens for worship here this month it will be a new church with a long history and deep roots in two communities.
Hawthorn Farm event demonstrates how to clean seeds worth saving
PALMERSTON - Around 36 people gathered at Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds in Palmerston on Aug. 19 to learn about the successes and challenges of seed saving.
Public health notes importance of International Overdose Awareness Day
GUELPH – Drug overdoses were a problem before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the problem has only become worse, says the associate medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
‘Raising the Steaks’ at Palmerston Parade (PHOTOS)
PALMERSTON - An agriculture-themed parade entertained residents and kicked off the Palmerston Agricultural Society’s 141st fair weekend on the evening of Aug. 26. This year's theme was "Raising the Steaks."
Minto hosting newcomer receptions
MINTO - The Town of Minto and local downtown revitalization committees are planning Newcomers’ Welcome Receptions in all three urban communities (Clifford, Palmerston, Harriston).