BRUCEDALE – Seasonal special events with up to 75 guests will be permitted at an agricultural property just south of the Rockwood Conservation Area.
Marden Park parking lot closed for winter
MARDEN – The parking lot at Marden Park will be closed for the winter months this year and in the future.
Donations support people in need overseas
PONSONBY – A couple times most months, Kent Martin drives from Moorefield down past Elora to pick up crates of donations from Eric Huber.
UGDSB appoints Alethia O’Hara Stephenson as new Orangeville trustee
GUELPH – Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson is the new trustee representing Orangeville at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB).
Puslinch Christmas lights fundraise for cancer research
ARKELL – With Santa and his reindeer perched upon the roof, snowmen and nutcrackers standing tall, and Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock playing on the lawn, this Christmas light display is a sight to behold.
Students publish Holiday Giving Guide
GUELPH – Student volunteers at the University of Guelph have completed and published this year’s Guelph-Wellington Holiday Giving Guide.
Grades 9, 10 cut from College Heights to establish alternative high school
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is cutting grades 9 and 10 from College Heights Secondary School to make room for an Alternative Education and Learning Centre Hub.
Guelph/Eramosa council seeks public feedback on increasing building fees
BRUCEDALE – Building permit fees in Guelph/Eramosa may be increasing by 15.6 per cent next year, and the public can provide feedback until Dec. 15.
Ralf Mesenbrink acclaimed as UGDSB chair
GUELPH – Trustee Ralf Mesenbrink will serve as chair of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) for another year.
UGDSB draft policies out for public feedback
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has released four policies for public feedback.
School board opens new Catholic Education Centre
GUELPH – The local Catholic education community filled the spacious auditorium at the new Catholic Education Centre on Nov. 29.
Hospice Wellington Tree of Remembrance offers special way to honour loved ones
GUELPH – Through Hospice Wellington’s Tree of Remembrance, people can contribute to hospice, purchase a festive decoration, and honour someone they miss this holiday season.
‘Your Old Barn Study’ aims to save, preserve Ontario barns
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Your Old Barn Study is a survey barn owners can complete to help document the history of barns across Ontario.
Catholic elementary students honoured for making a difference
GUELPH – Every year, the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) recognizes students for significant contributions to their school communities. The three elementary school students selected this year are Marina Westerveld-Francisco, Liwam Birhane and Cora Davies.
Santa came to town with the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2.
FERGUS – The Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2 included floats from local churches, dance groups and businesses, followed by Santa Claus himself.