ABOYNE – The theme of the fourth annual Christmas Market was ‘all locally made’ and about 70 local makers came out to show and sell their work.
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UGDSB acclaims Ralf Mesenbrink, Katherine Hauser as chair, vice chair
GUELPH – Trustee Ralf Mesenbrink and Katherine Hauser will continue to serve as Upper Grand District School Board’s chair and vice chair.
Mapleton 4-H Club makes chocolate creations
MAPLETON – Agriculturally-minded youth have been learning about chocolate in the Mapleton 4-H Club.
Mapleton 4-H Club participates in “show your 4-H colour” day
MAPLETON – Members of the Mapleton 4-H Club participated in a “Show your 4-H colour” day by wearing green to their Nov. 4 meeting.
More than two sides
Listening to Canada Post management and the union, one could fall into the trap thinking this strike is just another labour dispute. It is far more than that.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate to Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 28, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $12,500 to the Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation.
One-woman show on regenerative farming comes to Rockwood, Eden Mills, Guelph
GUELPH – As part of a national tour, long-time Gueph/Eramosa resident Dale Colleen Hamilton will be performing her one-woman show about regenerative farming and climate solutions in Guelph, Rockwood and Eden Mills.
Holstein’s annual non-motorized parade returns for 31st year
HOLSTEIN – The streets of Holstein are set to come alive with the sights and sounds of a truly unique holiday tradition Dec. 14 as the beloved non-motorized Santa Claus parade returns for its 31st year.
Farmers spread joy with Rockwood parade of lights Dec. 12
ROCKWOOD – Mike Sharman has been attending the Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights for as long as he can remember.
My Main Street funding will help with ‘Lighting up Fergus’ project
FERGUS – Downtown Fergus will get a “light” touch this winter thanks to an $88,500 grant from My Main Street Community Activator, an initiative of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Driver offered boy candy
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after a motorist twice offered a young child candy last week.
Arthur community lined streets for Santa Claus parade
ARTHUR – Arthur’s Santa Claus Parade was hosted by the Opti-Mrs Club on Nov. 30.
Keleher, McQueen receive awards named for first female county councillor Luella Logan
GUELPH – Two annual awards named for Wellington County's first female councillor, Luella Logan were announced at the Nov. 28 council meeting.
Etobicoke resident dead after three-vehicle crash near Clifford
MINTO – Emergency crews were called to the scene on Highway 9 on Dec. 2 at about 7:25am. Wellington County OPP officials say two SUVs and one tractor trailer were involved in the crash.
Town presents update on wastewater treatment plant; residents voice concerns
ERIN – The council chamber here was filled last week with residents wanting to hear an update on the town’s $200-million wastewater treatment plant.