A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
New to You shop hosts Christmas sale in support of new hospital
Christmas spirit - Getting close to the fundraising goal for the new Groves Hospital, the New to You shop in Fergus held a special Christmas sale on Nov. 16.
$267,800 raised for humane society
GUELPH - The Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) Happily Ever After gala, presented by Dr. Barry White and family, returned for a second year and raised a total of $267,800 on Nov. 9 at the Delta Guelph.
Erin craft show supports Adopt-a-Family program
ERIN - A craft and vendor show in support of the East Wellington Community Services’ Adopt-a-Family program will be held on Dec. 8 from 10am to 4pm at the Erin Legion.
Edison Singers perform inaugural concert in Guelph
Inaugural performance - The Edison Singers, directed by conductor Noel Edison, performed its inaugural concert at the Basilica of Our Lady in Guelph on Oct. 25.
Highland Manor’s “Walk it Challenge” raised funds for Parkinson’s disease
Highland Manor retirement home ran a “Walk it Challenge” with the Parkinson Society on…
Erin cadets of 242 Ross Ferguson thank local coffee shop
Warm thanks – The Erin cadets of 242 Ross Ferguson squadron, who stand vigil starting at 6am…
Heritage River celebrates Grandparents Day
Grandparent’s Day – Elora’s Heritage River recently offered horse carriage rides to…
Palmerston Legion hosts euchre
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosted a euchre on Nov. 4. Joe Riff and…
Santa’s workshop at firehall in Harriston on Nov. 20
HARRISTON - Santa’s Workshop will be set up in the Harriston Firehall on Nov. 20.
Wellington 4-H Sheep Club competed in Junior Sheep Show at the Royal Winter Fair
Reserve champion - Wade Smith and Brandon, Madison and Brock Bartlett, members from the Wellington 4-H Sheep Club, competed in the Junior Sheep Show at the Royal Winter Fair on Nov. 9.
Co-op sector welcomes provincial modernization
GUELPH - The co-operative sector in Ontario is very pleased with the commitment from the provincial government to modernize the co-operative legislation, according to the association that represents co-op businesses.
Talent opportunity in Ariss and Maryhill
MARYHILL - The Ariss and Maryhill Lions Club is looking for talent for a club-sponsored AMGT (Ariss/Maryhill Got Talent) night.
Emmanuel Christian High School hosts community festival
FERGUS – The Emmanuel Christian High School is opening its doors on Nov. 16 from 9am to 1pm for the Emmanuel Community Festival to raise funds.
Wellington County earns two awards from Canadian Public Works Association
Public works awards - Angela Storey, president of the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Public Works Association, attended the Oct. 31 Wellington County council meeting to present county officials with two 2019 awards from the association.