GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the 40th anniversary celebration and alumni reunion of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) on Sept. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30pm in the special events tent at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.
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Regency-style Starlight Ball coming to Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A regency-style Starlight Ball will be making its way to Wellington County later this month.
Old and new, tried and true, it’s time to ‘saddle up’ for the Fergus Fall Fair
FERGUS – The theme of the Fergus Fall Fair is ‘Saddle Up!’ and for the team of volunteers that organize it, it’s time to giddyup.
Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team champions
ARTHUR – After four days and a lot of rain, the Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team came home from Port Elgin as WOBA U11 North Consolation 2 Champions.
Police beat: Stolen vehicle
ERIN – A Guelph woman faces several charges after local police received an automated licence plate recognition system alert.
Community artwork celebrates Wellington North’s 25th anniversary
KENILWORTH – Three unique works of art have been chosen to commemorate Wellington North Township’s 25th anniversary.
Palmerston Fall Fair announces pledge to MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fall Fair opened with an announcement to pledge $50,000 over five years to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign on Aug. 17.
Mount Forest resident honours Terry Fox’s legacy
MOUNT FOREST – Local resident Bill Dineen remembers watching Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. And 44 years later, he continues to keep his legacy alive.
Mapleton Culture Days include line dancing, flowers, lavender mocktails
MAPLETON – Every autumn, both here and across Canada, a range of “Culture Days” events celebrate arts and culture in local communities.
Minto hosts celebration of Indigenous culture
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee welcomes all to celebrate Indigenous culture on Sept. 25 from 6 to 8pm at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, 111 George St. S. in Harriston.
Drayton Youth Centre celebrates 25th anniversary with community event
DRAYTON – Since Sept. 24, 1999, the Drayton Youth Centre (DYC) has provided a place for youth to spend time, socialize and participate in a range of activities.
Annual Focus on Nature Garden Party slated for Sept. 14
GUELPH – Young photographers are excited to show off their work at Focus on Nature’s eighth annual Garden Party,
Centre Wellington Shuffleboard club wraps up 15th season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Shuffleboard club celebrated following the final game of its 15th season on Aug. 29.
Wastewater road work taking place in Hillsburgh
ERIN – Town officials have released a construction progress report regarding Trafalgar Road paving.
Harness the Hope night raises funds for breast cancer initiatives
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Attendees wore pink to the Grand River Raceway on Aug. 30 for Harness the Hope night, a fundraiser for organizations that support programs for young women facing cancer diagnoses.