WELLINGTON NORTH – Members of the Arthur and Alma communities came out on March 3 to take part in Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser.
Celebrating women in agriculture: wellness, safety and leadership
WELLINGTON COUNTY - This International Women’s Day, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is celebrating farm women and their experiences and contributions surrounding wellness, safety, and leadership.
Local clubs donate to Palmerston Hospital’s MRI Campaign
HARRISTON – The Harriston Kinsmen have committed to a $30,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign over the next five years.
Reflections: Careful cultivation
“Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.”…
Arthur scene for Saturday night wrestling rumble
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists had the local community centre rumbling when they brought 365 Pro Wrestling to town on March 2.
Spectacular sunset near Damascus
DAMASCUS – Trees and a farmhouse are silhouetted by a spectacular sunset near Damascus on Feb. 22.
Comedy show at The Crown
HARRISTON – The Crown Harriston Cultural Centre is offering comedy fans a chance to catch a couple of rising stars at the local venue on March 23.
Harriston Rising Chili Cookoff
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising hosted its annual chili cookoff at the Harriston Legion on March 1.
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Celebrating tradition and innovation: Doing it right at RONA
For five decades, RONA has been a leader in home improvement in Elora and Fergus.
No Room for Hate presentation to be held March 6 in Harriston
HARRISTON – Area residents are invited to attend a presentation aimed at increasing awareness of hate crime in rural areas on March 6.
Fergus Scottish Festival’s kilt skate a ‘huge success’
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted a free public “Kilt Skate” at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Feb. 25.
GRCA board approves budget with $37 million in spending
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will spend just over $37 million this year on programs that officials say will protect life and minimize property damage from flooding and erosion.
Victorian Order of Nurses receives $2500 cheque
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Dave Dougherty presents a $2,500 cheque to Victorian Order of Nurses exercise program coordinator Kelly Gee on Feb. 22.
UGDSB introduces new Grade 7, 8 mental health literacy modules
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be delivering modules to Grade 7 and 8 students to enhance mental health literacy.