WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Waterloo Rural Women Planning Committee toured Riverline Dairy Farm near Baden in preparation for the 27th annual Children’s Farm and Home Farm Safety Day at the farm on June 1.
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Reflections: Idolatry
What comes to mind when you think of idols? The first thing that comes to my mind is Exodus 32, where Aaron collects the golden earrings from the children of Israel and makes a golden calf for the children of Israel to worship.
Centre Wellington holding key projects open house
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is bringing its Connect CW concept to the public on one night, in one location, for all residents to meet with the staff and project team members on Centre Wellington’s major initiatives.
Minto council presents outstanding achievement awards
MINTO – Minto council presented outstanding achievement awards on May 21.
Children’s Foundation seeks donations for ‘Kids to Camp’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is hoping to send as many kids to camp as possible this summer, but it’s looking for the public’s support to get them there.
Mayor’s charity golf tournament set for Aug. 8
MINTO – Three organizations will benefit from the profits made at this year’s 14th annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 8 at Pike Lake Golf Club.
Minto council briefs: grants, construction, renovation
Disability organization PALMERSTON – The owner of Building Bridges Adult Day Program is receiving…
Township favours straight lines for lot severance
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council is recommending a smaller lot severance than requested in response to a severance application that would see boundaries changed on two adjacent agricultural properties.
Community News, Advertiser recognized by OCNA
NORTH WELLINGTON – The North Wellington Community News earned two third-place awards in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers Competition.
Mapleton to spend $25 million on water, wastewater upgrades over nine years
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a letter of intent to work with Graham Capital on completing $25 million worth of upgrades to the township’s water and wastewater systems between now and 2033.
Guelph library book launch
GUELPH – Celebrate the achievements of local teens at the Guelph Public Library’s Teen ETCH Anthology Book Launch, on June 1 at 2pm.
Annual Heart and Stroke Fundraiser
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus hosts a Heart and Stroke Fundraiser every year.
Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale
FERGUS – On the morning of May 25, the Fergus and District Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale.
Arts by the Pond
HILLSBURGH – The official reveal of Hillsburgh woodworker and artist Jennifer McKinnon’s sculpture took place on the property of Wellington County’s Hillsburgh library branch on May 25.
First ever Trinkets, Toys and Collectables show
FERGUS – The first ever Trinkets, Toys and Collectables show put on by Shane Cloutier and Rob Dasilva was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on May 26.