PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School’s Varsity Reds travelled to Chatham to compete in the Special Olympics Provincial Championship in soccer, June 11 to 13.
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Rogers proposes new network tower northwest of Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Rogers Communications Inc. plans to install a telecommunication tower near Hillsburgh to expand network coverage.
Ontario Health Coalition hearings shares info regarding hospital, emergency room closures
MOUNT FOREST – The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) hosted several hearings throughout the province from June 8 to 18, collecting feedback from community members impacted by hospital and emergency department closures.
Reflections: The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death II
In my last column I talked about the inevitability of finding ourselves in “the valley of the shadow of death” (Psalm 23:4) when once again our relentless foe comes near to inflict death – our own or that of a loved one.
UCHS Open House Fundraiser was a hit
ERIN – The Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) hosted an open house fundraiser, on June 22.
Edge Mutual Insurance pledges $250,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
DRAYTON – Edge Mutual Insurance Company pledged $250,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) MRI+ Campaign on June 17.
Young artist wins Insights People’s Choice Award
ELORA – Young artist Juliet Zimmerman’s month-long artwork won the Insights People’s Choice Award worth $300 on June 21.
Blessings to You Centre donates over $15,000 to local groups
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston donates its generated funds from the sales of in-good-condition donated items and clothing to local groups seeking support.
Open Mind: Grief: Looking at the world from the inside out
One of the ways we have learned to cope with things that are tough is through denial.
Full Petty Fever came to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – On June 22 the show spotlighting Tom Petty, Full Petty Fever came to the Fergus Grand Theatre with his music and a light show on the stage.
Blessings to You Centre donates $5,000 to the Alzheimer Society
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre recently made a $5,000 donation to the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW).
Belwood Lions Club donates $1,000 to Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – The Belwood and District Lions Club presented a $1,000 cheque to the Centre Wellington Food Bank (CWFB) as its annual contribution, on May 23.
Minto celebrates Canada in Harriston, Clifford
MINTO – Crossroads Life Church in Harriston is hosting its annual Canada Day celebration on July 1.
Arthur Optimist Club to host Canada Day celebrations
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimist club is putting on a Canada Day weekend full of events at the Arthur and Area Community Centre (158 Domville Street).
Brass Ridge Acres wins 2024 PitchIt Minto Business Plan competition
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre selected Brass Ridge Acres as winners of the 12th Annual PitchIt Minto Business competition.