Celebrating graduation – Maryborough Public School in Moorefield held a Grade 6 graduation celebration on June 23.
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Upper Grand board approves 2021-22 school year budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDB) has passed its 2021-22 budget, which includes the approval of the use of $4 million from accumulated surplus to balance the budget.
Palmerston church hosting takeout lasagna dinner
PALMERSTON - On July 8 the Palmerston United Church is hosting a take out lasagna dinner drive through.
Examining Canada
Canada Day has become controversial this year. Some want to cancel it altogether because of the sense of shame revealed recently about our disgraceful past actions as a nation while others want to celebrate, as always, the good things this country stands for.
Faye Craig recognized as Wellington North’s Senior of the Year
ARTHUR – Faye Craig has been named Wellington North’s Senior of the Year, in recognition of her “outstanding contributions to the community after age 65.” Formally recognized by council on June 28, Craig has long been an active member in her community.
County hospitals join Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials announced on June 28 that Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Aboyne and North Wellington Health Care (NWHC), which operates hospitals in Palmerston and Mount Forest, were joining the team, formerly known as the Guelph and Area OHT.
Firefighter to climb 110 flights of stairs on 20th anniversary of 9/11
MOUNT FOREST – Adam Wilson, a volunteer firefighter with the Wellington North Fire Service, will be participating in the Lambton College Fire School’s 9/11 Stair Climb to recognize the 20th anniversary of 9/11. He will be climbing 110 flights of stairs in bunker gear.
‘Just for You’ package offers custom reading at county libraries
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County Libraries provide opportunities for literacy to the county’s youngest residents.
Rotary Club, horticultural society team up to celebrate National Garden Day
CLIFFORD - Clifford and District Horticultural president Vic Palmer teamed up with Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer to celebrate National Garden Day and Garden Week Ontario on June 12 at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square.
Listowel Fair going virtual for 2021 season
LISTOWEL - Competition lists are now available for Listowel Fair 2021 activities.
ROI hosts webinar on pandemic impact on rural businesses in Canada
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural businesses across Canada, with a focus on rural Ontario, is the topic of an upcoming webinar hosted by the Rural Ontario Institute.
Chamber of commerce holding Canada Day scavenger hunt
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce will be holding a community Canada Day scavenger hunt July 1 to 4.
Drive-by tribute honours former politician, agricultural society member Mert Schneider
NORTH PERTH – When contemplating just how large an impact Meredith “Mert” Schneider had on his community throughout his long life, one simply has to look at the turnout for a tribute parade arranged in his honour on June 17.
Blair Masonic Lodge makes donations to support community
Lions Club donation – Blair Masonic Lodge #314 recently made a generous donation of $10,000 to…
The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the Victory Community Centre
Opening day – The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the…