MOUNT FOREST – The winners of the 19th annual Harry Bye Cancer Patient Services Golf tournament at Pike Lake Golf Centre on Aug. 2 was a team from The Cooperators.
Reflections: Gates hold great symbolism
The Ishtar Gate in Babylon (reconstructed in Berlin after First World War); the Brandenburg Gate in…
Falling into Art latest offering at Minto gallery
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council will present an exhibit of work by members of the Saugeen Artist Guild at the Minto Arts Gallery from Sept. 5 to 27.
AGM for Elora Community Theatre
ELORA - Elora Community Theatre will host its annual general meeting on Sept. 17 at 7pm
Norwell Dairy employees walk to fight cancer
DRAYTON – Sporting bright white T-shirts, a determined group of 55 Norwell Dairy employees and their families completed a 4km walk around Drayton on Aug. 17 to raise funds to fight cancer.
Habitat for Humanity brings back bonds for affordable housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY— Affordable housing has been a top-of-mind conversation in recent times – at council tables and dinner tables across Canada. It’s something that affects us all.
St. James Fergus selling tarts, holding dinner – all are welcome
FERGUS - St. James Church in Fergus is holding two events in September that are sure to be of interest to local residents.
First Nation Artists paint mural with youth at The Grove Wellington Guelph
FERGUS — The Grove Wellington Guelph in partnership with the Rotary Club of Guelph’s Indigenous Awareness Committee, hosted a mural painting at the Fergus site the week of Aug. 14 to 18.
Plenty of fun at the Palmerston Agricultural Fair
PALMERSTON- Senior ambassador Peyton McBeth and junior ambassador Hailey Schneider were kept busy at the Palmerston Agricultural Fair last weekend.
Back-to-school assistance available at local libraries
Another summer has come and gone and if you are a student, parent, or educator, you are most likely busy preparing for the school year ahead.
Ontario Launches 2023 Excellence in Agriculture Program
GUELPH – The Government of Ontario is launching the 2023 Excellence in Agriculture program to showcase the outstanding efforts, innovations, and achievements across the agriculture and food sector.
Harriston shares the streets with the Leslie Motors Classic Ford Show
HARRISTON- This 1958 Ford Edsel Corsair, owned by Vic Lewick of Toronto, was among the vehicles on display at the Leslie Motors Classic Ford Show, held in conjunction with the Harriston Street Party on Aug. 12.
Puslinch surveys on user fees and charges
PUSLINCH – Puslinch Township is launching its annual community engagement survey regarding the township’s 2024 proposed user fees and charges to gain citizen feedback.
Fun at the fair
ARTHUR- A pedal tractor pull was part of the fun for youngsters at the 2022 Arthur Fall Fair. The 2023 fair is set to take place from Sept. 8 to 10 with the theme Tractors and Tailgates.
Officials to open Marden time capsule
MARDEN – After remaining sealed for 23 years, the Marden time capsule is set to be opened soon, and people are invited to witness the event.