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Letters home offer insight into life of young solider
Like
thousands of other young men in the late ‘30s and early ‘40s, Glen
Tomlinson enlisted in the armed forces. And, like so many of those same
young soldiers, he wrote letters back home... read more
Drayton’s miniature man thinks small in a big way
Drayton
resident Floyd Schieck has spent the past 15 years creating a backyard
wonderland of miniature buildings, including a water-powered grist mill
that aptly displays his incredible penchant for detail... read more
Christmas Rocks House Tour showcases eight homes in area
The
Harriston Curling Club’s 3rd Annual Christmas House Tour, will once
again be held on the first Sat in December (Dec. 4). This year’s tour
will be returning to the original format... read more
Furrow queen brings match home
After a year of whirlwind activities Katherine Clyne has but one disappointment, aside from the fact it’s over.
“Everyone hears about the International Plowing Match but it’s surprising how little people seem to know about... read more
Annie the musical headed to GWTG stage
She may live a hard knock life, but Little Orphan Annie never fails to inspire audiences of her namesake musical production.
The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is set to stage their version of the popular Broadway musical... read more
Local produce, chefs showcased at first Savour the Flavours event
The
benefits of shopping for food “as locally and vocally as possible,”
were extolled by author Anita Stewart to a sold-out, and filled-up,
crowd at the inaugural Savour the Flavors of Minto event last month... read more
Scenic waterfall tour makes a fine fall outing
The
fabulous colours of autumn always make for spectacular visuals during a
fall drive or hike in the country. However, if you’re beginning to get
that “Been there. Done that.” feeling about foliage-focused sightseeing,
the remedy can be found along back roads of... read more
Apple butter and wax bears highlight trip to Wellesley
As a kid I could never understand why it was called butter when it wasn’t even
yellow. Indeed, apple butter is a beautiful, brown, jam-like substance. At one time farmers could take their
apples to the mill... read more
Organic farming highlighted at environmental learning centre
Everdale
Environmental Learn-ing Centre, near Hillsburg, provides hands-on
education for sustainable living. It’s one of Canada’s busiest
environmental learning centres offering a full-season internship called
Future Farmers... read more
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