Earlier this month I had a ministry conference in Minneapolis.
Hazardous household waste depot moved to Brucedale
BRUCEDALE – The County of Wellington’s Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be at the Brucedale Roads Garage for the month of September.
Local organizations receive $512,000 to modernize operations
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation recently announced $512,000 in funding to support 11 community service organizations in Guelph and Wellington County through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund.
Retired women teachers’ organization now accepting other kinds of educators
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario- Organisation des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO-OERO) has decided to extend membership to other retired women educational professionals.
Clifford and District Horticulture Flower and Edibles Show award winners
CLIFFORD – Gladiolus, sunflowers, roses, potted plants, as well as fruits and vegetables from local gardens were showed and judged at the Clifford and District Horticulture Flower and Edibles Show on Aug. 22.
Sunrise Capital building project seeks to build affordable housing suites
PUSLINCH - Logan Kanapathi, parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa, visited Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre in Puslinch on Aug. 23
19th annual Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament
PALMERSTON – On July 19, the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament held its 19th annual golf event at the Pike Lake Golf Centre.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces high school musical production
WELLINGTON COUNTY — It’s time to cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes! Announcing Footloose the Musical, starring local high school students from Waterloo Region in the second annual Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Musical Production.
Countdown on for Elora Fergus Studio Art Tour
ELORA – The Elora Fergus Studio Tour is less than a month away running from 10am to 5pm over two weekends - Sept. 23 to 24 and Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.
Blue Suede Elvis Tribute Band performs at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON — The Blue Suede Elvis Tribute Band came to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 2.
Optimist Club hosts annual car show at Alma Community Centre
ALMA – The Alma Community Centre parking lot was overflowing with classic cars and trucks on Aug. 26 for a car show hosted by the Alma Optimist Club.
Rae announces $3.4 million in local hospital funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae has announced over $3.4 million in funding for local emergency rooms and acute medical and surgical beds.
Elora Flea is the bees knees – crafters, foodies come out in droves
ELORA — Four times a year and at Christmas time local artisans and others get together behind the Geddes Street Market in Elora to display their wares. Here are photos from Sept. 3.
Sunflowers towering in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – A.J. and Gordon Dunn planted sunflowers at the beginning of June at their home in Conestoga Estates in Wellington North.