MINTO — Orchard tours, stargazing and square dancing were featured at the Apples and Astronomy Culture Days event at Dave and Jean Anderson’s rural property in the Town of Minto on Sept. 22.
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Pedal for Portage raises over $57,000
More than 130 enthusiastic riders came together on Sept. 23 to participate in the 6th annual Pedal for Portage event, raising $57,000 in support of Portage and the youth it serves.
Union hosts community events as contract negotiations continue
ELORA – CUPE Local 4392, representing developmental service workers with Community Living Guelph Wellington, held two community events last weekend to draw public attention to what union officials are calling a “stalemate” after months of bargaining with their employer.
All Aboard Palmerston: Tiny Trains Travel the World
PALMERSTON — Lots of little engines were out and about for All Aboard Palmerston’s Tiny Trains Travel the World event on Sept. 23.
Break-in, assault charges
DUNDALK – Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of an assault here on Sept. 19 at 12:24am.
Palmerston Food Bank celebrates grand opening of new location
PALMERSTON – An official opening of the new Palmerston Food Bank location at 215 William Street was held on Sept. 14.
St. Joseph Catholic School holds Terry Fox Run in Fergus
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School had its Terry Fox Run event on Sept. 21. As of that day, the school raised more than 65 per cent of its $5,200 goal.
‘No Pain, no gain’ – myth or fact?
MOUNT FOREST — There is no reason that your exercise routine should not bring you joy and have you excited to check it off the list.
Council supports extension for Rockwood subdivision
ROCKWOOD – Drexler Construction Limited is requesting a second two-year extension for a proposed seven-home condominium subdivision in the urban centre of Rockwood.
Jackrabbits plagued Wellington County in 1930s
During the 20th century, naturalists learned that it is a foolish and dangerous idea to introduce species of plants and animals to areas where they are not native.
Violets in the Barn officially opens, relocated in Palmerston
MINTO — Violets in the Barn, operated by Jean Anderson at 6362 3rd Line Minto, was officially opened on Sept. 14.
A ‘Concert with Addy-Tude’
ELORA — A “Concert with Addy-Tude” was a fundraiser in memory of Addisson Hill, a 14-year-old Fergus youth who succumbed to sarcoma cancer in 2022.
Young’s Home Hardware named Best Home Hardware Building Centre in Central Region
MOUNT FOREST — Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre has been named Best Home Hardware Building Centre.
County road to be closed for work on dam
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority is advising motorists of a plan to close a section of Wellington Road 11 near Conestogo Lake during the week of Oct. 2.
Wellington Heights annual welcome back assembly and barbecue returns
MOUNT FOREST — Wellington Heights Secondary School’s “Heights Fest” on Sept. 12 included the school’s annual welcome back assembly and barbecue, as well as activities such as face painting, video games and activities in the gym to get students excited about being back at school.