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.
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).
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.
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.
Minto Chamber of Commerce celebrates five new businesses
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Town of Minto, announced the successful completion of five ribbon-cutting ceremonies on May 16, marking the official welcoming of new businesses to the community.
Wellington Heights Art-A-Thon
MOUNT FOREST – Over 50 students participated in the annual Wellington Heights Secondary School Art-A-Thon on May 2.
Cumulative jackpot winner
HARRISTON – Caroline Kuipers recently won the Harriston Legion Cumulative Jackpot of $23,383.
Canada’s federal leaders less popular than ever
OTTAWA – Canada’s national party leaders have never been less popular, according to data released recently by the Angus Reid Institute.
Spring Rural Romp takes in north Wellington farms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farms in and around the north part of the county will open their gates to visitors May 25 for the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp.