GUELPH – Farmers, researchers and automation industry experts are expected to tackle engineering a better farm at the annual Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium on June 20.
Maranatha Christian School holds perennial plant sale
FERGUS – On May 25, Maranatha Christian School in Fergus held a perennial plant sale in the parking lot of the Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church.
County museum event brings bears and berries together
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is getting set for a celebration of bears and berries when the Teddy Bear Picnic returns in June.
Cost of county garbage bags increasing July 1
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington’s Solid Waste Services Division announced upcoming changes to user pay garbage bag fees effective July 1.
Mapleton 4-H Club ventures out on hikes
MAPLETON – The first Mapleton 4-H “Walking on the Wild Side” Club was held April 29.
Annual Touch-A-Truck event celebrates National Public Works week
ERIN – The rain didn’t dampen spirits during the Town of Erin’s annual Touch-A-Truck event at Town Hall, to celebrate National Public Works week.
Breakfast in Bissell Park
ELORA – Aromas drifted across Bissell Park on the morning of May 25, as volunteers from the Food School class at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) served breakfast.
Trafalgar Road reopened
HILLSBURGH – Trafalgar Road, travelling through downtown Hillsburgh, reopened at last on May 25.
Walk for Alzheimer’s collects almost $13,000
MOUNT FOREST – The IG Wealth Management Walk is one of the largest fundraisers for Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias and took place in more than 150 communities across Canada this past weekend.
Gayle Ackroyd performs at Guelph Little Theatre
GUELPH – Local singer-songwriter Gayle Ackroyd is teaming up with 2BJazz for a performance at Guelph Little Theatre on May 31.
Generous donation to Rural Women’s Support Program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On May 23, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $12,000 to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis’ Rural Women’s Support Program (RWSP).
Scholarships available through Grand River Conservation Foundation
GRAND RIVER – For students planning a career in an environmental field, now is the time to apply for scholarships available through the Grand River Conservation Foundation.
Split the Pot Lottery exceeds $1 million in sales in eight days
ONTARIO – Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the overwhelming support of its latest lottery program, which has experienced exceptional results in just eight days since its launch on May 9.
Canadian Blood Services comes to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Canadian Blood Services came to the Palmerston and District Community Centre on May 9 to take blood and plasma donations.