MAPLETON – Mapleton residents Emmett Colwill and Jaxon McGuire are celebrating an amazing season with their U15 ‘A’ Woolwich Wildcat team.
Lovers of the Birds: Belted kingfisher
The belted kingfisher has been a bird that I haven’t observed regularly. That all changed in the last couple of years. Finally the kingfishers in my area found their perfect site for a summer home.
Lacrosse memorabilia on display in Arthur
ARTHUR – A new exhibit has arrived at the Arthur and Area Community Centre showcasing the community’s past.
Local business makes donation to Blessings to You Centre
MOUNT FOREST – Dave Stroeder of The Mount Forest Truck Centre in Teviotdale shared his good fortune with The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston, a non-profit volunteer-run thrift centre.
Patriots’ goals support Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Mount Forest has pledged a donation of $11,550 to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, and it is all tied in to an exciting season of local hockey.
Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington
WELLINGTON NORTH – David Anderson, left, presented a cheque for $2,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington executive director Marianne Christie, centre, and board member Warren Grein.
Earth Day clean up in Arthur
ARTHUR – On April 22, the BrokerLink crew in Arthur went to the outdoor gym at the crossroads of Isabella, Charles and Georgina Streets, and the surrounding area, to pick up garbage.
Report maps out steps to meet growing demand for native plants
LONDON – As communities strive to build climate resilience and reverse the trend of biodiversity loss, demand for readily available ecologically appropriate native seed and plants continues to increase dramatically.
Elora and Salem hort holding plant sale May 11
ELORA – Elora and Salem Horticultural Society is holding its annual plant sale on May 11 at the Elora Centre for the Arts from 8 to 11am.
Pollinator Festival set for June 15 at Bee Sweet Nature plant nursery
PUSLINCH – Bee Sweet Nature is inviting the community to its fourth annual Pollinator Festival on June 15.
Elora Singers present Maiden, Mystics, Myths and Memories
ELORA – The Elora Singers are excited to announce the final concert of their 2023-24 season, Maiden, Mystics, Myths and Memories, taking place on May 5 at Harcourt Memorial United Church in Guelph.
Student art at Sportsplex
FERGUS – The Elora Fergus Arts Council invites the community to the new art show by Centre Wellington District High School students at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex.
Curtain rises for Peter Pan at The Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington (CW) Children’s Drama Club put on four full-house performances on April 26 and 27 at The Fergus Grand Theatre, bringing to life the timeless coming-of-age story of Peter Pan.
GRCA breaks ground on new Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Construction is set to begin on the long-awaited new Guelph Lake Nature Centre (GLNC) at Guelph Lake Conservation Area.
Lions Club cleanup
BELWOOD – On April 27, the Belwood and District Lions Club took part in a roadside cleanup initiative.