CENTRE WELLINGTON — Giant Tiger presented $2,015 worth of gift cards to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo coming to Dufferin County from Sept. 19 to 23
DUFFERIN COUNTY – Organizers are busy making final preparations for the annual International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) that will take place at Bowling Green in Dufferin County.
Governments driving growth in meat processing sector
TORONTO – The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million to enhance the capacity processing capabilities in the province’s meat processing plants and abattoirs.
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Don’s Heating & Cooling receives 2023 President’s Award from Carrier for Quality and Leadership Excellence
Don Roper, the owner of Don’s Heating & Cooling, has set a new standard in Orangeville, Ontario by delivering premium-quality products and demonstrating exemplary technical finesse.
Lavender Festival supports Alzheimer Society
EAST GARAFRAXA – Hereward Farms is hosting a third annual Lavender Festival on Aug. 12.
Buffet on the Boulevard part of 2023 Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is inviting area residents and visitors to “party on and pig out’ at the Harriston Street Party Buffet on the Boulevard, catered by the Smokin’ Pig.
Elora Mill holding fundraiser for Anita Stewart Tribute Fund
ELORA – The Elora Mill is offering “an All-Canadian exclusive gala dinner” with proceeds going to the Anita Stewart Tribute Fund.
Senator Rob Black feeling ‘sediment-al’ about support for agriculture
OTTAWA – Senator Rob Black is celebrating “another year of supporting agriculture, rural communities, and youth leadership inside and outside of the Senate of Canada.”
Kids and Cops Fishing Derby held at Conestogo Lake
MAPLETON - OPP officers Danielle Ellis, Jeff Wardell and Nick Moore were on hand to keep everyone safe on Conestogo Lake during the Kids and Cops Fishing Derby on July 22.
Last day of soccer camp for Mapleton kids
DRAYTON – The last day of soccer camp was held at the Kinsmen soccer fields in Drayton on July 19.
Blessings supports family programs
Donation – The Blessings to You Centre is able to contribute to many programs in Minto thanks to community donations and a strong team of volunteers.
Student baton twirler graduates with scholarship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Graduating Grade 12 student Elsie Post will pursue her studies and baton twirling next year at Ole Miss: University Of Mississippi, where she received a scholarship.
Operation Christmas Child recipients send cards of thanks
HANOVER – Shoeboxes packed in Wellington, Bruce, Grey, Perth, Dufferin and Huron counties are arriving in countries overseas.
Harriston man was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1945
MINTO – Donald Alexander Logie MacLean was born in Chicago, Illinois on Aug. 14, 1901.
Reflections: God demonstrates care
True or false: After the flood, the first bird Noah sent out of the ark was a dove.