PALMERSTON – The Harriston Skating Club hosted a performance day featuring skaters from the Harriston Skating Club and Skate Wallace on Jan. 21 at the Palmerston arena.
Blessings to You Centre presents $2000 cheque to Harriston Skating Club
The Harriston Skating Club is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organization that relies on fundraising and sponsorships from the community to offset the costs of ice, coaching and other expenses.
Official openings held for five new businesses in Town of Minto
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Town of Minto, held ribbon-cutting ceremonies marking the official welcoming of five new businesses to the community on Jan. 23.
Erin Legion donated over $70,000 to community, veteran organizations in 2023
ERIN – Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 442 took part in a “Breakfast with Santa” event on Dec. 16 at the Erin Legion.
Pancake supper at St. James
FERGUS – St. James Anglican Church in Fergus is holding a pancake supper.
Poverty Task Force calling for improved income policies to address food insecurity crisis
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new campaign is informing the community about the harsh realities of food insecurity in Guelph and Wellington County.
Free skating on Family Day
FERGUS – Two local businesses are sponsoring free public skating sessions at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Family Day.
Black Tie Bingo adds second venue to increase access, add choice for patrons
GUELPH – The 28th annual Black Tie Bingo fundraising gala in support of Guelph General Hospital, presented by Co-operators and Meridian Credit Union, has expanded this year, offering a new choice for patrons.
New dementia resource consultant launched at Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has added a new role to the emergency department specifically designed to support community members who live with dementia or who care for someone living with dementia.
UGDSB appoints trustees to committees, approves director’s performance appraisal
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) held a board meeting on Jan. 16.
‘Let’s Talk’: CMHA offers tips on how to be part of change
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 2024 Bell Let’s Talk awareness campaign, “Let’s change this,” highlights the mental health crisis in Canada and issued a collective call to action and change, on Jan. 24 and every day.
Erin District High School students presented Beyond the Canvas art show at Alton Mill
ALTON – Grade 12 visual arts students from Erin District High School have been hard at work since September producing a thematic body of artwork.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces cast and crew of Footloose production
ST. JACOBS – Everybody get ready to “cut loose”!
Cantabile Strings coming to Melville Church Feb. 11
FERGUS - The next Gallery Concert at Melville United Church is set for Feb. 11 and features the Cantabile Strings.
Province renews funding for livestock research
GUELPH – The governments of Canada and Ontario have reached a $2 million funding agreement with Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC).