ROCKWOOD – For 52 years, the Rockwood and District Lions Club has served local, national and international communities by creating community spaces, organizing social events and raising funds to support people in need.
Guelph/Eramosa approves budget, 4.9% tax increase
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa residents will see township taxes increase by about 4.93 per cent this year. The township passed its 2024 budget of $20,849,341 on Jan. 15.
Annual WCDSB Bishop’s Dinner supports community organizations
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board’s (WCDSB) 21st Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Community Needs raised nearly $40,000 for local community organizations.
Two municipal snowplows in separate incidents Jan. 3
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph/Eramosa and Erin snowplows were involved in two separate incidents last Wednesday.
Rockwood Lions Club hosts annual New Year’s Levee
ROCKWOOD - The Rockwood Lions Club hosted its annual New Year’s Levee at the Rockmosa Older Adults Centre on Jan. 7.
Upper Grand Learning Foundation ‘helps kids be the best they can be’: president
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Volunteers in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph work together to ensure Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students have access to funds they need to succeed.
CW Martial Arts Academy hosts Grand Reopening in Fergus
FERGUS – CW Martial Arts Academy hosted its Grand Reopening from 1 to 3:30pm on Jan. 6.
Three drag performances coming to county this month
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three different drag shows are coming to Erin, Fergus and Rockwood this month.
Foster homes for babies urgently needed in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are no public foster homes currently available for babies in Guelph and Wellington County.
Cole Dempster wins Future Olympian funding
HALTON – Track cyclist Cole Dempster has been selected as one of the winners of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual Canada-wide talent search.
Elora author’s new book reminds readers ‘What We’ve Forgotten’
ELORA – Amy Miranda is new to Elora, and she’s bringing magic to the village with her works of witchery.
Inspire Charity Gala to fundraise for Guelph hospital, Doctors Without Borders
GUELPH – “Young people are the future of this world, and they are not to be underestimated.”
A year in review at the Upper Grand District School Board
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) education director Peter Sovran said he is “continually in awe” of the efforts of UGDSB students and staff.
Officials warn of winter weather safety hazards in Grand River conservation areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For many, cooler weather means walks through wintry woodlands, where blankets of snow create calming quiet and bright-feathered birds flit among tree branches sparkling with ice.
Average price of local home drops under $800,000: Canadian Real Estate Association
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The average price of a home in Guelph and Wellington County was $795,100 in November, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.