ALMA - It was a soggy St. Nick who waved to crowds from a decorated hay baler during the Santa Claus Parade in Alma on Dec. 17.
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Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights wows the crowd
ROCKWOOD - Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children on 4th Line during the 31st annual Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 21.
Guelph hospital receives provincial funds for surgical program, facility upgrades
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital was awarded $81,394 as part of the Surgical Pathway Training Fund.
Shooting Hoops
CENTRE WELLINGTON - On Dec. 12, seven Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools sent 28 teams to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) for the 2023 Special Olympics Guelph Basketball Qualifier.
Marden Park parking lot closed for winter
MARDEN – The parking lot at Marden Park will be closed for the winter months this year and in the future.
Eramosa Learning Academy to operate new Guelph childcare centre
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has chosen the Eramosa Learning Academy (ELA), formerly GS CARE, to operate a child care centre at St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School.
GRCA to conduct dye tracer testing in Conestogo River
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be conducting dye tracer testing in the Conestogo River.
Work complete, bridge 24-WG now open
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 5th Line Cruden Bridge (24-WG) here has been replaced and re-opened, allowing traffic to move over Irvine Creek.
New after-school program helps high school students learn their way around the kitchen
GUELPH – Students at St. James Catholic High School are cooking up a storm led by the guidance of Sleeman Centre head chef Sam Fouda in the schools brand new program – Kitchen Brigades.
County wins Ontario Concrete Award for excellence and innovation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington and its project team received a 2023 Ontario Concrete Award at the annual Ontario Concrete Awards Banquet on Dec. 6.
Wellington County launches survey on rural transit
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s economic development division has launched a rural transit survey to assess the public transportation needs and preferences of local residents.
Local businesses urged to join food waste reduction program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local businesses are being invited to join Guelph-Wellington’s Collective Food Rescue and Waste Diversion Pilot
Bill aims to curb sales from puppy mills; animal advocates say proposed law falls short
TORONTO – As the provincial government introduces legislation it claims will help bring an end to puppy mills, some animal advocacy organizations say the bill doesn’t do nearly enough.
Students raise $6,000 for families in need at Christmas
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Fergus has raised almost $6,000 to support 12 families through its Christmas Family Fundraiser.
Integrity commissioner rules Watters, Jefferson not in conflict of interest
ELORA – Neither Mayor Shawn Watters nor councillor Kim Jefferson breached the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act nor council’s Code of Conduct when they voted on Centre Wellington’s proposed termite management program in the fall.