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Hundreds compete in Waddies tournament in Elora
ELORA – The 4th Annual Waddies Classic Tournament, held on May 24, was a “tremendous success, bringing together participants, fans, and community in a spirited celebration,” officials state.
Harriston Legion donates $4,000 to sports pad
HARRISTON – The Harriston Kinsmen have gotten more support for the multi-use outdoor sports pad.
Harriston Skating Club receives $3,000 cheque from Harriston Legion
HARRISTON – The Harriston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee presented a $3,000 cheque to the Harriston Skating Club, one of three local recipients of this year’s draw proceeds, on May 13.
County hosts grand opening for new Arthur garage
ARTHUR – After years of county planning, the new 38,900-square-foot Arthur garage is officially open.
Fergus resident wins March 25 ENCORE draw
FERGUS - Fergus resident Bradley Reist won the March 25 ENCORE draw and is $100,000 richer.
Children’s Farm Safety Day in Elmira June 7
ELMIRA – Waterloo Rural Women (WRW) is hosting its 29th annual Children’s Farm Safety Day on June 7.
Jeff Bird’s recording release at Ignatius
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ignatius Jesuit Centre is slated to host Jeff Bird, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, for an evening celebrating the release of his latest recording: Ordo Virtutum: Jeff Bird Plays Hildegard von Bingen, Volume 2.
Kat Florence Hotel summer market opens
ELORA – The Kat Florence Hotel summer market officially opened on May 24.
County celebrates National Public Works Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington’s engineering services department, which includes roads and solid waste services, celebrated the National Public Works Week May 18 to 24.
Century Church presents The Play That Goes Wrong
ERIN – The town’s Century Church Theatre opened The Play That Goes Wrong on May 25.
OPINION: Sticks and Stones encourages people to consider the weight of their words
ELORA – “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me!”
Town of Erin hosted annual Touch-A-Truck event
ERIN – In celebration of National Public Works Week, the Town of Erin hosted their annual Touch-A-Truck event last Saturday at the Erin Town Hall, where residents could chat with town staff and learn about the mighty machines used to keep Erin’s roads safe year-round.
Jacob Dobson receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
PALMERSTON – Chief Warrant Officer Jacob Dobson, left, senior cadet/ Regimental Sergeant Major of 1943 Army Cadet Battery, receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal.