WELLINGTON COUNTY — Many agricultural societies in the county have seen a drop in youth volunteers, causing some of them to have a difficult time getting by with fall fairs.
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Chris Bults memorial tournament a success
MOOREFIELD – Fourteen co-ed baseball teams participated in the second annual Chris Bults Memorial Baseball Tournament in Moorefield on Aug. 26.
Golf tourney benefits Cancer Patient Services
MOUNT FOREST – The winners of the 19th annual Harry Bye Cancer Patient Services Golf tournament at Pike Lake Golf Centre on Aug. 2 was a team from The Cooperators.
Alma Optimist Club hosts classic car and truck show
ALMA – The Alma Community Centre parking lot was overflowing with classic cars and trucks on Aug. 26
Reflections: Gates hold great symbolism
The Ishtar Gate in Babylon (reconstructed in Berlin after First World War); the Brandenburg Gate in…
Falling into Art latest offering at Minto gallery
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council will present an exhibit of work by members of the Saugeen Artist Guild at the Minto Arts Gallery from Sept. 5 to 27.
Minto 81’s join new senior hockey league
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Teams based in Minto and Erin will be part of a new Senior AA hockey league.
AGM for Elora Community Theatre
ELORA - Elora Community Theatre will host its annual general meeting on Sept. 17 at 7pm
Norwell Dairy employees walk to fight cancer
DRAYTON – Sporting bright white T-shirts, a determined group of 55 Norwell Dairy employees and their families completed a 4km walk around Drayton on Aug. 17 to raise funds to fight cancer.
Habitat for Humanity brings back bonds for affordable housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY— Affordable housing has been a top-of-mind conversation in recent times – at council tables and dinner tables across Canada. It’s something that affects us all.
St. James Fergus selling tarts, holding dinner – all are welcome
FERGUS - St. James Church in Fergus is holding two events in September that are sure to be of interest to local residents.
First Nation Artists paint mural with youth at The Grove Wellington Guelph
FERGUS — The Grove Wellington Guelph in partnership with the Rotary Club of Guelph’s Indigenous Awareness Committee, hosted a mural painting at the Fergus site the week of Aug. 14 to 18.
Plenty of fun at the Palmerston Agricultural Fair
PALMERSTON- Senior ambassador Peyton McBeth and junior ambassador Hailey Schneider were kept busy at the Palmerston Agricultural Fair last weekend.
Back-to-school assistance available at local libraries
Another summer has come and gone and if you are a student, parent, or educator, you are most likely busy preparing for the school year ahead.
Ontario Launches 2023 Excellence in Agriculture Program
GUELPH – The Government of Ontario is launching the 2023 Excellence in Agriculture program to showcase the outstanding efforts, innovations, and achievements across the agriculture and food sector.