MINTO – Council here is considering a request to allow gun hunting on Sundays within the municipality. A delegation of area residents appeared at the Feb. 20 meeting to request council pass a resolution to implement the change.
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Local author’s approachable retelling of Haiti abduction story a first-time success
CENTRE WELLINGTON - When Louise Brubacher sat at a desk in the kitchen of her Moorefield home and began writing her first published book, Captured by Gangsters, she had no idea it would be such a success.
WCDSB director of education shares annual report
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) director of education Michael Glazier said his annual director’s report “highlights the many ... successes of our schools.”
Cyber security breach impacts UGDSB students
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is reporting a cyber security breach that affects students at six of its schools.
Reducing emissions takes priority in plans for two new UGDSB schools
GUELPH – Construction for new Centre Wellington elementary and South Guelph secondary schools could begin as soon as spring.
Harriston arena/fairgrounds master plan concept unveiled
HARRISTON – Local residents got their first look at a proposed master plan for the grounds surrounding the Harriston-Minto Community Complex on Feb. 20.
Play equipment to be relocated to Carberry Park
ERIN – Lions Club Park play equipment will be relocated to Carberry Park for the next two summers.
Take a bath in the forest
ELORA – Learn about connecting with the serene beauty of nature at the Forest Bathing Tree Talk, taking place on March 21 at 7:30pm at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Police beat: Local teen charged with selling cannabis at high school
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police have charged a Centre Wellington teen in connection with cannabis trafficking at a local high school.
Centre 2000 welcomes guests to Family Day event
ERIN – Centre 2000 was host to a day of events on Family Day, Feb. 19.
Fergus woman wins $50,000 in OLG game
FERGUS – Olga Bodnar is extra ‘merry’ after winning a MERRY MILLIONS prize worth $50,000 in the Jan. 9 draw.
Ladies Wilkin Bonspiel winners
FERGUS – KW Granite hosted the Ladies Wilkin Bonspiel on Feb. 10 at the Fergus Curling Club.
February is ‘adopt a rescued rabbit’ month
GUELPH – February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month and, to encourage more rabbit adoptions, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is launching a ‘Hoppy Tails’ Rabbit Adoption promotion.
Alma has ‘sensational turnout’ for ‘Sciensational Sssnakes’
ALMA – The Alma Community Centre was packed, and the parking lot was overflowing when Sciensational Sssnakes of Guelph slithered into town on Family Day, Feb. 19.
Catholic Women’s League of St. Joseph’s Parish celebrates 100 years
FERGUS – The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) at St. Joseph’s Parish in Fergus will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on March 14.