MINTO – Weekday shinny and PA day sessions run until March 24 at the Palmerston and Harriston arenas.
Western wardens’ chair attends provincial forum on housing
TORONTO – Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) chair Glen McNeil and executive director Kate Burns Gallagher participated in the 2023 Ministers’ Housing Forum in Toronto in November.
Blessings to You Centre presents cheque to Royal Terrace
PALMERSTON – Brianne Bell, director of life enrichment at The Royal Terrace retirement and long-term care facility in Palmerston, was able to offer pizza to Terrace staff for their holiday party and provide a Christmas lights tour for residents on Dec. 12.
100 pouches of soup placed in Palmerston Food Bank Christmas hampers.
PALMERSTON – One hundred pouches of soup from The Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise in Mount Forest were recently placed in Palmerston Food Bank Christmas Hampers.
Town, board partner on employer survey
MINTO – The Town of Minto has partnered with the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin for this year’s EmployerOne survey.
Survey: Nearly a third of Canadian workers feel tired, overworked
TORONTO – A new survey by ADP Canada, conducted with Maru Public Opinion, reveals over half (53%) of workers in Canada report having a negative feeling about work.
Reflections: What a week
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Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child
HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.
Jefferson Elora Community Centre reopening Jan. 5
ELORA – After extensive renovations and a new name, the township would like to invite the community to the official re-opening of the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on Jan. 5.
Close shave for two J.D. Hogarth teachers; new record for students
FERGUS – J.D. Hogarth Public School held its annual food drive over three weeks this month, collecting 3,200 food items – more than the goal of 3,000 – for the local food bank.
Rotary Club of Centre Wellington closing its doors at end of June
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Centre Wellington will be closing its doors on June 30. “Declining membership has prevented us from being able to continue...” officials stated in a press release.
Fergus Curling Club hosts Sticks ’n’ Stones bonspiel
FERGUS – The Sticks ’n’ Stones bonspiel took place at the Fergus Curling Club on Nov. 10.
New lights installed at Centre 2000
ERIN – New LED arena ice lighting has been installed at Centre 2000.
Fergus Santa Claus Parade winners announced
FERGUS – Members of the Fergus Optimist, Kinsmen and Lions Clubs gathered at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Dec. 21.
Guelph General Hospital continues to accept holiday donations
GUELPH – The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital (GGH) launched its seasonal fundraising campaign, spotlighting a heartfelt letter from Pam, a local community member.