FERGUS - March 27 was World Theatre Day and the Fergus Grand Theatre offered some presentations and handed out the Lis Pieper award to locals who volunteer their time to promote live theatre.
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Friends of the Guelph Public Library needs help finding new location for book sale
GUELPH – The Friends of the Guelph Public Library (FGPL) may not be able to offer its annual community book sale this year, unless it finds a new home.
Madison Galloway to release cover of Jefferson Airplane’s White Rabbit
FERGUS – Madison Galloway is set to release her latest single, White Rabbit on April 5.
Drayton Farm Show ‘a sure sign of spring’
DRAYTON – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Drayton Farm Show.
Farm show goes beyond technology, equipment to provide social connection
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Drayton Farm Show isn’t just one of the most successful agri-business showcases in the province, it’s also a place for the agriculture community to connect and socialize, says one local farmer.
John Deere 5125R this year’s showpiece model
DRAYTON – Model tractors have been a feature at the Drayton Farm Show since 1987.
UGDSB hires new associate director
GUELPH – Evelyn Giannopoulos is the new associate director of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), following what the board calls an “extensive search” to fill the role.
Guelph/Eramosa farming community gathers to help end hunger
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The farming community came together recently at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank spring meeting to talk about international hunger and how locals are making a global difference through growing projects.
4-H Ontario announces ambassadors
GUELPH – 4-H Ontario has announced the selection of six ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2024.
Registration open for free Summertime International Languages Program
GUELPH – Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 can register for free language lessons in Guelph this summer.
LOTTO 6/49 second prize winner
GUELPH – Peter Drexler of Guelph can “find his possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $57,512 in the Jan. 31 LOTTO 6/49 draw.
Municipalities concerned with lack of funds for housing support
MINTO – While it didn’t result in any official action, councillors here expressed support for several pieces of correspondence calling on upper levels of government to provide more funds to help small municipalities deal with housing issues.
$100,000 donation for Palmerston MRI
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop was the setting for a $100,000 cheque presentation (pledged over two years) to support the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.
Pink Shirt Day at Wellington Heights Secondary School
MOUNT FOREST – Students and teachers at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest wore pink to school on Feb. 28 in recognition of Pink Shirt Day and to show solidarity against bullying.
Spring fitness: how to avoid overexertion and stay healthy
Spring is a season of renewal, and after the winter hibernation, many of us are eager to get back into exercise.