ARTHUR – After four days and a lot of rain, the Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team came home from Port Elgin as WOBA U11 North Consolation 2 Champions.
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Palmerston Fall Fair announces pledge to MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fall Fair opened with an announcement to pledge $50,000 over five years to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign on Aug. 17.
Mount Forest resident honours Terry Fox’s legacy
MOUNT FOREST – Local resident Bill Dineen remembers watching Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. And 44 years later, he continues to keep his legacy alive.
Community artwork celebrates Wellington North’s 25th anniversary
KENILWORTH – Three unique works of art have been chosen to commemorate Wellington North Township’s 25th anniversary.
Mapleton Culture Days include line dancing, flowers, lavender mocktails
MAPLETON – Every autumn, both here and across Canada, a range of “Culture Days” events celebrate arts and culture in local communities.
Minto hosts celebration of Indigenous culture
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee welcomes all to celebrate Indigenous culture on Sept. 25 from 6 to 8pm at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, 111 George St. S. in Harriston.
Annual Focus on Nature Garden Party slated for Sept. 14
GUELPH – Young photographers are excited to show off their work at Focus on Nature’s eighth annual Garden Party,
Drayton Youth Centre celebrates 25th anniversary with community event
DRAYTON – Since Sept. 24, 1999, the Drayton Youth Centre (DYC) has provided a place for youth to spend time, socialize and participate in a range of activities.
Centre Wellington Shuffleboard club wraps up 15th season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Shuffleboard club celebrated following the final game of its 15th season on Aug. 29.
Wastewater road work taking place in Hillsburgh
ERIN – Town officials have released a construction progress report regarding Trafalgar Road paving.
Harness the Hope night raises funds for breast cancer initiatives
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Attendees wore pink to the Grand River Raceway on Aug. 30 for Harness the Hope night, a fundraiser for organizations that support programs for young women facing cancer diagnoses.
Wellington North council briefs
KENILWORTH – The following business came out of the Aug. 26 meeting of Wellington North council.
LaunchIt Minto business centre to relocate next year
HARRISTON – A local community hub that has been connecting entrepreneurs for a decade is now relocating.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair returns for 165th year
HARRISTON – The 165th Harriston-Minto Fall Fair is just around the corner.
Donation to Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion officials say Branch 134 is a proud sponsor of the Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team.