NORTH WELLINGTON – Volunteer Appreciation Week is back again, running April 14 to 20.
Kinsmen celebrate Drayton Farm Show’s 40th anniversary
DRAYTON – The 40th annual Drayton Farm Show kicked off on Wednesday at the PMD Arena here. Over 100 vendors are at the show.
Team Addy, Celtics to hold third annual three-on-three basketball tournament
FERGUS – Back again for its third annual tournament in honour of Addison (Addy) Hill, is the Team Addy 3x3 basketball tournament.
Barbara McLean releases new book
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Barbara McLean has tended to a flock of Border Leicester sheep on her farm, Lambsquarters, for 50 years now.
Arthur resident wins Ontario Vision Impaired Curling Championship
ARTHUR – The 2024 Ontario Vision Impaired Curling Championships were held at London’s Highland Golf and Country Club on March 16, and Arthur resident David Hodgkinson participated with the Kitchener-Waterloo (KW) Granite Club team.
High school DECA team headed to nationals in California
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The DECA business club at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) recently qualified for an international competition in California April 25 to May 2.
Stamenkovic places first at provincial championships
ERIN – Ella Stamenkovic, 15, of Erin, placed first in the artistic program at this year’s Skate Ontario Provincials in Brampton on March 22.
Goodwin recognized with Distinguished Service Award
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School principal Todd Goodwin has been selected by the Catholic Principals Council of Ontario (CPCO) as one of the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award.
Sarah Bernardi offers veterinary social work at U of G
GUELPH – At the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), Sarah Bernardi offers a unique service that very few animal hospitals provide: veterinary social work.
When and why to consider estate planning
ELORA – A common misconception about estate planning is that it is just for the affluent. This, however, is not the case.
Guelph/Eramosa to increase planning service fee by 17.6%
BRUCEDALE – It’s not happening all at once, but Guelph/Eramosa council is taking steps toward full cost recovery when it comes to Planning Act applications.
Watoto Children’s Choir coming to Bethel Baptist Church
FERGUS – The Watoto Children’s Choir is coming to the Bethel Baptist Church on April 3 as part of its 2024 Canadian Tour, “Better Days – There is Hope.”
Riverfest Elora announces 2024 lineup
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Riverfest Elora is coming back to Centre Wellington for its 14th anniversary on Aug. 16, 17 and 18.
Camera club celebrates Marjorie Dow’s 100th birthday
FERGUS – Longtime Fergus Camera Club member Marjorie (Marj) Dow celebrated her 100th birthday on March 8 – and the club threw her a surprise at its meeting three days later.
Seedy Saturday a success
ABOYNE – The Elora and Salem, and Fergus and District Horticultural Societies hosted their fifth annual Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday event on March 16.