MOUNT FOREST – Defending Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) silver medalist Victoria Herrington from Wellington Heights Secondary School, qualified again and advanced to the OFSAA provincial tennis championship this year in Toronto from June 5 to 7.
Road improvements on Wellington Road 109 begin July 24.
WELLINGTON NORTH - Road improvements on Wellington Road 109 between Wellington Road 16 and the Dufferin County boundary in the Township of Wellington North and Dufferin County were set to begin construction on July 24, 2023.
Mapleton 4-H Heritage Club visits Wellington County Museum
MAPLETON – The Mapleton 4-H Heritage Club held its fourth meeting on May 30.
Lions Club donates $17,150 to Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST — On July 18, the Mount Forest Lions Club donated $17,150 to the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH).
New trees flank cenotaph in Clifford
CLIFFORD – Oak trees have been used to commemorate the First World War in Canada since a young soldier brought acorns home from the Vimy Ridge battleground and planted them on his farm in southern Ontario.
Dixon Home Hardware celebrating 100 years in business
FERGUS - The Dixon family, local community members, and former employees came out to Dixon Home Hardware this weekend to celebrate 100 years in business with a barbecue, raffle and ceremony outside the store in Fergus.
Open mind: Benefits of nature, gardening
Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to get outside? Why you might feel better after a walk in the woods? Or how spending time in your garden leaves you feeling refreshed?
Put your garden on the ‘butterflyway’ by planting some pollinator favourites
WELLINGTON COUNTY – According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the dog days of summer are the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11.
Mary Ellen Cann School of Highland Dancing competes in Halifax
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Mary Ellen Cann School of Highland Dancing in Guelph travelled to the Scotdance Canada Competition in Halifax.
HorseDay Erin event benefits local equine organizations
ERIN – HorseDay Erin, held in early June at the Erin Fairgrounds, gave back to the local equine community to support horse education and horse welfare.
Equine Guelph offering online training for grassroots-level horse show judging
GUELPH – Five provincial equestrian associations have partnered with Equine Guelph to offer online training for those interested in becoming horse show judges in grassroots circuits.
Horsin’ around at Maplewood Farm
ERIN – At just three years old, Isaac O’Hagan has already shown interest in helping out with farm chores.
Guelph Fringe Festival welcomes back banjo player Tony Molesworth
GUELPH — On Aug. 10 to 13, Tony Molesworth will be returning for another three-day-run in the Guelph Fringe Festival.
Mitchell enjoys 100th birthday at Donkey Sanctuary
PUSLINCH – Doreen Mitchell celebrated her 100th birthday at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada on June 23.