Hair today, wig tomorrow – Dexter Armstrong, 6, of Palmerston, has once again donated his long locks to charity.
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Garden Festival, firefighters breakfast set for June 3 at Harriston-Minto arena
HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society is gearing up for its 20th annual garden festival on June 3.
Jimmy Keys show to support Kinsmen project
HARRISTON – The Kinsmen Club of Harriston is hosting a performance by international entertainer Jimmy Keys to raise funds for a community project.
Blaze Wiradharma creates sports-themed mural in Harriston
Sporting life – Artist Blaze Wiradharma was busy working on the latest public art display for the Town of Minto last week, a sports-themed mural on the Cox Sanitation building in Harriston.
Student nutrition programs bring healthy food to hungry minds
PALMERSTON – It was no surprise that on a dreary rainy day, the sun shone brightly just as the Blessings to You Centre volunteers presented a cheque for $10,000.
Town tests compressed work week for public works, community service staff
MINTO – Public works and community service staff here will be moving to a four-day work week for the summer months. Town council approved the pilot project at the May 9 meeting
Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament funding recipients announced
MINTO – Four local groups designated as recipients of the proceeds from the 2023 Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament were introduced at the May 9 town council meeting.
Province unilaterally extends urban boundaries in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government has made unilateral changes to an amendment to Wellington County’s Official Plan, adding more than 1,000 acres of mostly agricultural land to urban boundaries.
Police beat: Stolen vehicle
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Southgate woman has been charged after an officer on patrol was alerted to a stolen vehicle by the automated license plate recognition system that is now in all Wellington County OPP cruisers.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents Two Witches, No Waiting
Live theatre – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s production of the stage comedy Two Witches, No Waiting opened at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre last weekend. Shows continue on May 12, 13 and 14. For information visit greywellingtontheatre.com.