WELLINGTON COUNTY — Jessie Weir has been awarded the 2022 EastGen Outstanding Diary Women Service Award.
‘We’re frustrated and angry’: The Giving Spot dismantled after misuse
FERGUS – A local makeshift donation centre, The Giving Spot, is being dismantled after a three-year run due to regular misuse.
Former Erin resident asks for SickKids donations in place of bridal shower gifts
ERIN – SickKids saved Trisha Einmann’s life.
Township to name three new Arthur streets after veterans
WELLINGTON NORTH – Three streets in an Arthur subdivision, located south of Domville Street and east of Preston Street North, will be named after area veterans.
Mount Forest splash pad named after longtime Lions Club members
MOUNT FOREST — The splash pad at the Mount Forest fairgrounds is being named the MacDonald – Schwindt Splash Pad in honour of two longtime Mount Forest Lions Club members.
Operations Christmas Child starting up again for the holidays
WELINGTON COUNTY – Operation Christmas Child is kicking off for the upcoming winter season.
Saugeen summer start-up program returns
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Saugeen Connects is running the Student Start-up Program for the third year this summer.
Fergus Legion holding dance and fundraiser for Ukraine
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion is hosting a fundraiser for Ukraine on Aug. 6 from 8pm to 1am.
Ellis Chapel announces new event lineup
PUSLINCH — After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the historic Ellis Chapel is announcing a lineup of two in-person events for the next few months.
Millburn Park splashpad helped kids cool off in summer heat
Splashpad – From left: Frankie Colangelo, Mila L. and Louie Colangelo cooled off at the splashpad…
Fergus business hosts Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington “Donation Station”
Donation Station – Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington held a “Donation Station” event on…
Reapers of Hope celebrates 10,000 barrels of dried food, goods shipped overseas
MOOREFIELD – Since opening its Moorefield location in 2013, Reapers of Hope has packaged 10,000 barrels of dried food to send overseas. “It’s a feeling of fulfillment, and we feel blessed that the volunteers have persevered these nine years to achieve this,” stated general manager Don Bearinger.
Grove Guelph Wellington launches July programs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Guelph Wellington is running a new selection of programs for July…
Drayton Water Tower
The Drayton Water Tower was lifted into position on June 30, starting at about 7:30am.
Elora resident returns from Governor General’s Leadership Conference
ELORA – Elora resident Tammy Lowe is back from the Governor General’s Leadership conference, a…