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Harriston Kinsmen celebrate 65 years
HARRISTON – The Harriston Kinsmen are celebrating 65 years as a club.
Women in sport shaped Elora’s history
GUELPH – A University of Guelph professor has written a new book about the history of women’s recreational activities in the small towns of Dresden, Tillsonburg and Elora
Wellington Catholic District School Board student trustees
GUELPH – Bishop Macdonell student Adriana Richards, left, and Our Lady of Lourdes student Kellyanne Mangali officially became Wellington Catholic District School Board student trustees during the board’s first meeting of the school year on Sept. 9.
Beef Farmers of Wellington County to host Farm Tour
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Beef Farmers of Wellington County is hosting a Farm Tour to highlight the industry.
General surgeon joins Groves hospital team
ABOYNE – General surgeon Dr. Sumanta Dutta will be providing general surgery and endoscopy services at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Federal politics: Concern over immigration quadruples over last 48 months
OTTAWA – While the number of Canadians galvanized over the cost of living and inflation is beginning to decrease, their attention is fixating on an issue that was once only glancingly thought of – immigration.
Holstein Foodgrains project celebrates 30 years
MOUNT FOREST – The Holstein Foodgrains project is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a crop of sunflowers.
Sci-fi fans unite at Steampunk festival in Fergus
FERGUS – Top hats and an array of outlandish attire became the norm in downtown Fergus as the Cogs and Clockwork – Fergus Steampunk Festival returned on the weekend.
Letters: thanks from festival; centre hosting celebration
Marlene Ottens, Dale Franklin, Rachel Eschlboeck, Carolyn Luymes, Tate Driscoll and Leona Ottens would like to say a big thank-you to all who came out or supported this year’s Mapleton Sunflower Festival on Aug. 17.
Wellington Wanderers wander back to Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – A new season of Music at the Hall kicks off on Sept. 27 with a performance by the Wellington Wanderers at the Eden Mills Community Hall.
Shred documents to support Crime Stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington is offering people a chance to dispose of their sensitive documents by the box-load.
Bridge replacement beginning September 16
ERIN – The Town of Erin advises residents that Bridge 5 replacement work will close Second Line approximately 1.7km west of Sideroad 27 for bridge replacement beginning Sept. 16.
Eden Mills author offers colourful glimpse into life, work of renowned author L.M. Montgomery
EDEN MILLS – “I wonder if a hundred years from now, anybody will win a victory over anything because of something I left or did. It’s an inspiring thought.”
County libraries host Culture Days programs
Fall is a perfect time for us to get to know our community better through local activities and extracurriculars.
