ARISS – Portage Ontario will be hosting its first Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic fundraising event, to raise money to support youth in the county and surrounding areas.
Government grant was much needed for community centre, mayor says
ERIN – The Erin Community Centre (Centre 2000) will receive roughly $1.9 million in federal and provincial funds for a much-needed renovation, Town of Erin Mayor Allan Alls says.
St. Andrews church hosts community event and food drive
HILLSBURGH – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is hosting an outdoor book, games, puzzle and craft sale with funds raised going toward church initiatives.
2021 Beyond Borders class raises $30,000 for local organizations
GUELPH – After putting endless weeks and hours into event planning, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students of the Beyond Borders class of 2021 have raised $30,000 for local organizations in this year’s virtual event, Elevate.
Donkey Sanctuary employees hopeful for reopening, late summer
PUSLINCH – Birds chirping and the odd bray from a nearby donkey can be heard as we walk through the sanctuary. These are the sounds the staff at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada hear on a regular basis.
Erin music teacher receives Loran Scholars Award
ERIN – Erin District High School (EDHS) music and social science teacher Cara Cameron has received the 2021 Loran Scholars Foundation’s Teachers Building Leaders Award.
Erin resident receives CVC Outstanding Volunteer Award
ERIN – Town of Erin resident Janice McClellan has been named the recipient of Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) Outstanding Volunteer Award for more than 30 years of dedicated service to environmental protection.
Guelph teacher receives 2021 Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award
GUELPH – Kortright Hills Public School teacher Cathy Dykstra has been named the recipient of the Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) 2021 Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award.
Everdale co-founder receives CVC Watershed Excellence Award
ERIN – Everdale co-founder, farmer and educator Gavin Dandy has received the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Watershed Excellence Award for his ongoing commitment to environmental initiatives.
Guelph/Eramosa council briefs: Council authorizes purchase of new aerial fire truck
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved the purchase of an aerial fire truck for the submitted price of $1,275,860, plus applicable taxes, to be delivered in 2022.
Rockwood Centennial Public School held a drive-by Grade 8 graduation ceremony
Riding in style – Rockwood Centennial Public School held a drive-by Grade 8 graduation ceremony…
Eramosa Public School teacher receives associate teacher award
ERAMOSA – Eramosa Public School teacher Allison Semanyk has been named the recipient of the Schulich School of Education Associate Teacher Award, an award recognizing an associate teacher that “went above and beyond to help their teacher candidate thrive.”
Guelph/Eramosa to permit outdoor patios this summer, fall
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In an effort to support the township’s restaurants and bars, council here has passed a bylaw to temporarily permit outdoor patios until Oct. 31.
Government funding won’t cover cost of new recreational centre in Rockwood
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Councillors here heard this week the grant they thought would pay for a proposed open air pavilion style ice rink won’t be sufficient. The grant the township was considering would only cover $7.25 million of the $12.5-million project.