ELORA – Gus, the four-year-old miniature dachshund, took home the grand prize at Grand River Raceway’s 2023 Wiener Dog Championship on July 14.
Family Fun Day planned July 29 at Minto Farmers’ Market
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market invites you to bring the whole family for a special Family Day event at the market.
Reflections: Vacation
Lord willing, by day’s end I will be sitting on the dock at the family cottage. So I have…
Lovers of the Birds: Spotted sandpiper (teeter-tail)
Studying sandpipers was an interesting experience for me such as: the Spotted Sandpiper is the only sandpiper nesting throughout Ontario; the majority of sandpipers only migrate through our area but nest in the far north; and it is the only sandpiper that nests in the U.S.
100 Women Who Care raise over $200,000 in five years
WELLINGTON NORTH – The North Wellington chapter of 100 Women Who Care held its 20th meeting and celebrated raising over $200,000 for local causes in just five years.
Annual Summerfest a big hit at McMillan Park
ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin hosted the annual Summer Fest at McMillan park on July 15.
Blessings to You donates to School Sunshine Fund
HARRISTON – Carly Ogryzlo of The Owl’s Nest, a holistic alternative school located at the ReRoot Farm at RR 4, Harriston, was recently presented with a cheque for $3,000 from the Blessings to You Centre for the School Sunshine Fund.
UGDSB hires Alicia Ralph as human rights, equity advisor
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has hired Alicia Ralph as a human rights and equity advisor.
Two Pines Herbals wins PitchIt! Minto competition
MINTO - The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have wrapped up the 11th Annual PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition. The winner of the 2023 competition is Two Pines Herbals, owned and operated by Lior Sabach-Stewart.
Annual Golf Classic at Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club
ARISS – The McFadden’s Movement Celebrity Charity Golf Classic, presented by SkyJack, raised $25,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Life is a Dream for Neil Aitchison as he joins cast of Sh-Boom
DRAYTON – Neil Aitchison’s familiar, booming voice is returning to the Drayton Festival Theatre this summer.
Two Wheel Motorsport celebrates 35 years
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two Wheel Motorsport managing partner Ron Ashley, dealer principal Jens Christensen, Kawasaki Canada district sales manager Jeff Comello and Two Wheel Motorsport service manager partner Steven Allen came together at an open house on July 15 hosted by Two Wheel Motorsport.
Neighbourwoods holds mulching event
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Dedicated volunteers came out on July 11 to help mulch trees in the community.
Upper Grand District School Board approves 2023-24 school year budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board passed the 2023-24 school year budget at the board meeting on June 27.
Habitat for Humanity is growing
GUELPH – Habitat for Humanity is growing – building its capacity to take on more projects and build more homes for families in Guelph and Wellington County.