ARTHUR - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 226 of Arthur presented Groves Memorial Community Hospital with $1,500 on May 17, as part of the Arthur Legion’s commitment to supporting the community. Branch 226 Secretary Linda Tremble, left and President Nancy Croft, right, present the cheques to Lori Ar
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Growing good food grows healthy kids
FERGUS – Moms and moms-to-be learned about planting a vegetable garden at the monthly Mom2Mom program at the Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre last week.
Fergus garden tour, June 25, ready to wow
FERGUS – This year’s garden tour hosted by the Fergus and District Horticultural Society is set for June 25 from 12:30 to 4:30pm.
The New Canadian Curling Club delivers laughs while celebrating diversity
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment is offering “a hilarious and poignant comedy that celebrates the diverse tapestry of Canada” on stage next month.
The Musagetes Fund grants over $49,000 to local charitable art organizations
GUELPH — On May 24, the Guelph Community Foundation announced its Musagetes Fund recipients for this year.
Men’s Choir from the Netherlands performs in Elora
ELORA – Dutch residents and the “Dutch at heart” enjoyed some sounds of their home country on June 15 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora. A men’s ensemble from the fishing town of Urk, in the Netherlands, visited the area for a concert of song, piano and organ music.
Erin couple receives Landowner Stewardship Award from CVC
ERIN – On June 15, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hosted its “Friends of the Credit” event.
The first North Wellington Farmers Market of the year
MOUNT FOREST – The first Wellington North Farmers Market of the season was held on June 17 in Mount Forest.
Elora lawn bowlers take first tournament title
ELORA – Helen Mills, left, and partner Ev Robson won the first lawn bowling tournament of the season at the Elora Lawn Bowling Club on June 10.
Proposal amended but public opinion hasn’t changed on ‘Estill Innovation Community’
PUSLINCH – Scaling back the number of employees and reconfiguring the layout did not persuade local residents that a proposed innovation hub on secondary agricultural land is a good fit for Puslinch.
Wellington North repaving work runs over budget by $262,885
KENILWORTH - Annual road repaving work in Wellington North has been awarded to E.C. King Contracting (Miller Paving) for a pre-tax cost of $1.37 million. The estimated cost for taxpayers is $1.53 million, once taxes and rural pulverizing and additional gravel are considered.
Puslinch council surprises Crime Stoppers with free advertising offer on its 35th anniversary
PUSLINCH – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and program coordinator Sarah Bowers-Peter is taking her show on the road, presenting information about the agency to municipalities and organizations in the region.
Erin reserves bolstered by $545,405 operating budget surplus
ERIN - The Town of Erin's finance director presented council with a $545,405 operating budget surplus at a June 8 meeting. Council voted to spread the surplus across economic development, heritage, and tax stabilization reserve funds.
Local teenager charged with arson
MOUNT FOREST – A local teenager has been charged with arson in connection with one of several suspicious fires here earlier this month.
Township to cover operations shortfall for Alma Community Centre
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to cover a shortfall in funding for the Optimist Club of Alma incurred through operating the local community centre.