Celebrating graduation – Maryborough Public School in Moorefield held a Grade 6 graduation celebration on June 23.
Upper Grand board approves 2021-22 school year budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDB) has passed its 2021-22 budget, which includes the approval of the use of $4 million from accumulated surplus to balance the budget.
Why cancel Canada Day?
There has been great debate about whether Canada Day celebrations should be something that happen this year, in light of the recent revelations involving the recovery of the bodies of more than 1,000 Indigenous children who have been missing.
OPINION: Clinic helping to managing everyday legal issues
The Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County (the clinic) is a free community legal clinic that helps low-income members of our community.
Palmerston church hosting takeout lasagna dinner
PALMERSTON - On July 8 the Palmerston United Church is hosting a take out lasagna dinner drive through.
Ontario Command of the Royal Canadian Legion makes donation to Groves Hospital
Donation to Groves – Groves Memorial Community Hospital recently received a donation of $5,000…
Examining Canada
Canada Day has become controversial this year. Some want to cancel it altogether because of the sense of shame revealed recently about our disgraceful past actions as a nation while others want to celebrate, as always, the good things this country stands for.
Fergus Fall Fair announces first-ever virtual competitions, new prizes
FERGUS — The Fergus Fall Fair is going virtual for the first time ever and community members of all ages are invited to showcase their hobbies and talents in a new way.
‘Just for You’ package offers custom reading at county libraries
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County Libraries provide opportunities for literacy to the county’s youngest residents.
Listowel Fair going virtual for 2021 season
LISTOWEL - Competition lists are now available for Listowel Fair 2021 activities.
Chamber of commerce holding Canada Day scavenger hunt
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce will be holding a community Canada Day scavenger hunt July 1 to 4.
Drive-by tribute honours former politician, agricultural society member Mert Schneider
NORTH PERTH – When contemplating just how large an impact Meredith “Mert” Schneider had on his community throughout his long life, one simply has to look at the turnout for a tribute parade arranged in his honour on June 17.
Blair Masonic Lodge makes donations to support community
Lions Club donation – Blair Masonic Lodge #314 recently made a generous donation of $10,000 to…
Seeking information: Military history enthusiast John McVicar is looking for stories about Victor Innanen
Seeking information – Do you have a relative who went to primary school at U.S.S. #17, Arthur…
