ENNOTVILLE – Woodworker Steven Culumovic is not exactly sure how long the stone house at the Highway 6 intersection in Ennotville went unoccupied before he bought the property, but his estimate is 20 years.
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Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces fall classes
WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announced its fall class registration is now open, with early bird pricing available until July 31.
Harriston Legion Branch 296 donates $20,000 to the Palmerston Hospital MRI Campaign
HARRISTON – Members of the Harriston Legion Branch 296 presented a cheque for $20,000 to Mark Leslie and Dan Hill, members of the Palmerston Hospital MRI Fundraising committee, and Dale Franklin, Development Officer for Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.
Mapleton council considers regulating short-term rentals
MAPLETON – Short-term rentals such as bed and breakfasts are not monitored, regulated or inspected in Mapleton – but staff and council may change that.
Mount Forest hospital foundation hosts successful gala
MOUNT FOREST – The funds have been tallied, and the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation gala can be officially declared a success.
Fourth annual Elora Mohawks golf tournament
ELORA – The Elora Mohawks Alumni held their fourth annual golf tournament on June 22 at Wildwinds Golf Links.
Upcoming conference focuses on grief in the workplace
WATERLOO – Dealing with bereavement and loss in the workplace is the subject of the Grief at Work conference being hosted this fall by Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR).
Province, feds expanding mental health supports to farm workers
TORONTO – The federal and provincial governments are investing up to $538,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to expand the Farmer Wellness Initiative to Ontario farm workers.
Elora Community Theatre to host Shakespeare in the Park
ELORA – The Elora Centre for Arts will become a focus for Shakespeare enthusiasts this August.
Town of Erin to host wastewater system construction open house
ERIN – The town is hosting an open house session to provide updates on the construction of the wastewater system.
Ram Rodeo Tour brings thrilling show to Erin
ERIN – The Ram Rodeo Tour performed in Erin on July 20 and 21, its latest stop among 17 locations across southern Ontario this season.
Ballantyne honoured for influence in municipal government
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillor Diane Ballantyne has been recognized for her contributions to local government with an honourable mention in the 2024 Women of Influence in Local Government Awards.
New policy to guide ice time allocation
MAPLETON – Council here has reviewed a draft ice allocation policy meant to ensure local groups have fair access to the PMD Arena ice rink.
Reflections: The best we can do is pray
“And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment” (Mark 5:25-27).
Erin Fall Fair Horse Heritage Awards celebrate rich history
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) and Erin Fall Fair will celebrate a milestone anniversary next year.