FERGUS – The morning of Nov. 13, Fergus Lions Club director and Diabetes Canada volunteer Brian Martin, alongside Ben Collings and Bob Zirk from the club, set up strings of blue Christmas lights behind the Fergus library for World Diabetes Day (WDD).
Annual veterans remembrance panel sparks meaningful conversation
GUELPH – Guelph veterans from the navy, United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers and Guelph’s 11th Field Artillery Regiment shared stories at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School on Nov. 9.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church holds fundraisers in support of schools in Haiti
FERGUS – A craft fair will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church here on Nov. 25 to raise money for four schools and around 2,000 children and their teachers in the Cap-Haitien area of Haiti.
Barry Eidt wins Best Young Retailer
ARTHUR – Barry Eidt, co-owner of Arthur Ace Hardware, won Hardlines Best Young Retailer at this year’s 31st annual Outstanding Retailer Awards in Whistler, BC.
Community foundation delivers $272,000 to local organizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) announced on Nov. 7 it will be giving $272,000 in funding to support eight projects in Centre Wellington, Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North.
Poppy Project unveiled in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The beautification team for All Aboard Palmerston came together with members of the community and surrounding area to crochet 1,600 poppies into a banner that was placed onto the Old 81 Engine at Lions Park.
Scott Woods makes a return to Fergus for Old Time Country Christmas tour
FERGUS – Scott Woods is back again with his Old Time Country Christmas tour.
Jim Henderson gives presentation on Remembrance Day traditions
HARRISTON – On the evening of Nov. 2, members of the community gathered at the Harriston Legion to hear a presentation by Jim Henderson about the history and traditions of Remembrance Day in Canada.
Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Every year, Nov. 14 is recognized internationally as World Diabetes Day (WDD).
Brother, sister from Elora earn medals at karate World Championships
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Siblings Hannah and Ethan Wright from Elora recently travelled to Orlando, Florida to compete at the World Karate Commission World Championships Oct. 23 to 27.
The Door Youth Centre to hold grand reopening
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Door Youth Centre, also known as the Ministry of Youth Unlimited (YFC) Highlands, in Fergus is hosting an open house and reopening on Nov. 4 from 1 to 4pm.
Montreal Canadiens Alumni coming to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Calling all Habs fans!
Donkey Sanctuary of Canada receives global sanctuary award for 2023
PUSLINCH – The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, nestled in the Township of Puslinch, was awarded with the prestigious Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) Outstanding Equine Sanctuary Award for 2023.
Guelph family writes children’s books; funds go to SickKids Hospital
GUELPH – Twelve-year-old Blake Scherer has released with his first book, Midge Goes Crackers, with the help of his grandfather Dennis Scherer.
Palmerston and District Hospital to hold third ‘Takeout Dinner’ fundraiser
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDH) is holding its third annual Takeout Dinner fundraiser Oct. 27 to 29.