HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is inviting area residents and visitors to “party on and pig out’ at the Harriston Street Party Buffet on the Boulevard, catered by the Smokin’ Pig.
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Multi-use pad proposed for Wallace Cumming Park in Alma
MAPLETON – The Alma Community Recreation Association is proposing a installation of a covered multi-use pad at Wallace Cumming Park in the hamlet.
Police lay charges following intimate partner violence investigations
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington OPP have laid charges in two separate intimate partner violence investigations that occurred on July 21 and 22.
Elora House hosting first golf tourney
ELORA – Elora House is hosting its first golf tournament in September and is seeking golfers and sponsors.
Elora Mill holding fundraiser for Anita Stewart Tribute Fund
ELORA – The Elora Mill is offering “an All-Canadian exclusive gala dinner” with proceeds going to the Anita Stewart Tribute Fund.
Senator Rob Black feeling ‘sediment-al’ about support for agriculture
OTTAWA – Senator Rob Black is celebrating “another year of supporting agriculture, rural communities, and youth leadership inside and outside of the Senate of Canada.”
Police beat: Gun, drug charges
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Two Waterloo residents are facing weapon and drug charges after their vehicle was stopped here last week.
Kids and Cops Fishing Derby held at Conestogo Lake
MAPLETON - OPP officers Danielle Ellis, Jeff Wardell and Nick Moore were on hand to keep everyone safe on Conestogo Lake during the Kids and Cops Fishing Derby on July 22.
Last day of soccer camp for Mapleton kids
DRAYTON – The last day of soccer camp was held at the Kinsmen soccer fields in Drayton on July 19.
CanIron XIII coming to Fergus sportsplex Aug. 3 to 6
FERGUS – Contemporary blacksmiths and metal artists from across North America will converge on Fergus next week for CanIron XIII.
Blessings supports family programs
Donation – The Blessings to You Centre is able to contribute to many programs in Minto thanks to community donations and a strong team of volunteers.
Student baton twirler graduates with scholarship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Graduating Grade 12 student Elsie Post will pursue her studies and baton twirling next year at Ole Miss: University Of Mississippi, where she received a scholarship.
Hospitals receive $1.3 million for upgrades, repairs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – North Wellington Health Care will receive over $1.3 million in funding through the province’s Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF).
Operation Christmas Child recipients send cards of thanks
HANOVER – Shoeboxes packed in Wellington, Bruce, Grey, Perth, Dufferin and Huron counties are arriving in countries overseas.
Harriston man was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1945
MINTO – Donald Alexander Logie MacLean was born in Chicago, Illinois on Aug. 14, 1901.