EAST GARAFRAXA – “Self care comes first.”
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Erin residents voice frustration with Cedar Valley landscaping company
ERIN – The Erin council chamber was recently filled with residents voicing concerns about a landscaping company’s request for a zoning bylaw amendment.
Mapleton reviews energy consumption, approves updated conservation plan
MAPLETON – In 2019, Township of Mapleton staff set a goal to reduce energy consumption by two per cent annually from 2020 to 2025.
Police beat: Construction site theft
PUSLINCH – Police are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for stealing $100,000 worth of tools and equipment from a local construction site.
Royal Reach raises $90,000 for child and youth mental health supports
GUELPH – More than $90,000 was raised to support the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) at the sold-out Royal Reach event on June 1.
Prickly yet perfect
Before a warning could be issued, a hand reached out to touch the purple flower, resulting in a loud yelp. Oww, that hurt.
Rockwood celebrates ‘Christmas in July’ at Bearded Barista
ROCKWOOD – Jarod Dalley-Haase is the owner of the Bearded Barista, where the idea for Rockwood’s first Christmas in July originated.
Nominate your favourite Tree of the Year
ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.
Conestogo Dam maintenance continuing
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is continuing a comprehensive rehabilitation project of the Conestogo Dam.
Health care tips for safe, healthy gardening
MINTO – Gardening season is here! Gardening has many benefits including promoting heart health, flexibility, strength, and maintaining balance and coordination. It acts as a natural stress reliever, mood booster and improves cognitive function by keeping our minds and bodies engaged.
Mystic
So long July, you most beautiful of months, you. Thanks for a great birthday, for introducing me to amazing people, for unexpected adventures and for the reminder that I have an amazing community around me. It’s been fun.
Family Day a hit at the Minto Farmers’ Market
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market held a ‘family day’ event at the market in Palmerston on July 27.
Ramoth House receives $5,000 to support young mothers
MOUNT FOREST – A Mount Forest organization that provides support for young mothers and their newborn babies when they have nowhere else to go was one of the beneficiaries of Adama Canada’s Stomping Grounds campaign, which supports community projects for positive change.
Instant Lucky lottery winner
ERIN – Erin resident Kenneth Keki recently won $100,000 with the OLG’s Instant Lucky lottery game.