MAPLETON – Luymes Farms and Custom Farming, located between Moorefield and Rothsay, was recently awarded this year’s Sollio Next Generation Award in the Farm Succession category.
Ab and Bonnie Hesselink pledge $500,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation launched its MRI+ Campaign in 2023, hoping to raise $8 million by 2026. And on March 7, Ab and Bonnie Hesselink, who reside outside of Elora, made a major pledge towards that goal: $500,000.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival makes Top 100 Ontario Festivals list
MOUNT FOREST – On Feb. 28, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival was once again named one of the Top 100 Festivals in the province by Festival and Events Ontario (FEO).
Belinda Cox sets three new provincial records in weightlifting
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Ontario Masters Provincials in Olympic Lifting was held in St. Thomas on Feb. 24, and Belinda Cox from Salem set three Ontario records at the event in snatch, clean and jerk, and total.
Community Resource Centre to hold Spring Fling vendor market
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Get into the spirit of spring with the Community Resource Centre (CRC) of North and Centre Wellington’s Spring Fling event on April 20.
Guelph Wish Fund for Children celebrates 40 years with gala
GUELPH – The Guelph Wish Fund for Children recently announced its upcoming 40th anniversary gala, set to take place on April 13.
Ceremonial tree tapping symbolizes start of maple syrup season
BRESLAU – Sap began running quickly at Snyder Farms on Feb. 23 for the Waterloo-Wellington Maple Syrup Producers and Elmira Maple Syrup Festival’s annual ceremonial tree tapping.
Stray dog ‘Spudley’ rescued with community support
CLIFFORD – On Feb. 7, Sean LeMay, owner of Clifford Takeout, went to his backyard to let his two golden retrievers out of their kennel for the day, only to realize a third furry friend was with them.
Four Corners Quilters Guild holds second raffle in Harriston
HARRISTON – The draw for raffle quilts made by the Four Corners Quilters’ Guild of Mount Forest was held at the Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church in Harriston on Feb. 12.
Firefighters to play Patriots alumni in food bank fundraiser
MOUNT FOREST — Wellington North firefighters will be lacing up their skates for a good ‘ol’ fashion hockey game against a team of Mount Forest Patriots alumni on Feb. 24.
Drayton Entertainment’s production of Footloose takes stage Feb. 14
ST. JACOBS – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has been gearing up for this year’s High School Musical production of Footloose.
Local consignment store organizes shoe clinic for St. Mary’s students
MOUNT FOREST – St. Mary Catholic School here has been closed since an early morning fire on Jan. 25.
Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser gets underway at Mount Forest lanes
WELLINGTON NORTH - Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) North Wellington hosts its “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” fundraiser, including three community days over the months of February and March.
Winter Family Fun Fest coming to Mount Forest on Feb. 17
MOUNT FOREST – In 2023, the Mount Forest BIA welcomed four new directors, implemented two hardscape projects in the downtown core and launched its new website.
Elora Festival Giant Book Sale in need of donations
ELORA – The 33rd annual Elora Festival Giant Book Sale will take place at the Elora Curling Club May 3 to 5.