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municipalities before hosting a public meeting on the changes at the Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton on Dec. 10. On Nov. 4, the bylaw changes were presented to Perth South council, where both councillors and local farmers Gerald Kolkman and Henry Koskamp had the opportunity to provide their feedback. “Perth County’s forest-conservation program exists to regulate tree destruction and injury, and to improve our forests, soil, fish, wildlife and water resources,” said county
Stonetown Artisan Cheese continues to win more prizes in an award-winning year for the business. Stonetown Cheese won the Grand Champion prize at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair for its Wildwood cheese in the firm and hard – surface ripened, natural or brush rind category. The St. Marys based cheese producer also took home the top prize in the semi-soft, interior ripened cheese category for its Farmstead Fontina. “We are truly honoured to be recognized for these awards at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, especially to receive the Grand Champion for the Wildwood,” said Rachel Dundas, Stonetown Cheese’s office manager. Earlier in 2025, Stonetown Cheese’s Grand Trunk earned the top prize for washed rind cheese from the American Cheese Society Awards, as well as third place for best-inshow and an honourable mention for the highest-scoring milk cheese. The Grand Trunk, a gruyere-style cheese, also won the Grand Champion prize and top prize for Swiss-style cheese at the SIAL Canada Awards. Wildwood was also honoured as the firm cheese champion and Best Canadian cow’s milk cheese champion by SIAL Canada. Dundas is proud of the Stonetown Cheese team for earning the awards. “It reflects the care, passion and dedication
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On Sunday November 9, St. Marys Legion Branch 236 held their annual Remembrance parade & service at the town’s cenotaph. Despite the snow, there was a good turnout to remember those that served and are still serving for our freedom.
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A pair of Perth South farmers are voicing concerns around proposed changes to Perth County’ forest-conservation bylaw they say could limit how farmers across the county can use their land while, at the same time, dissuading those same farmers from planting trees in the first place. As part of the bylaw review process, county staff are bringing the proposed changes to the councils of Perth County’s four lower-tier
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