MOUNT FOREST – On Sept. 16, local MPP Matthew Rae met with the team at New Growth Family Centre Inc. to recognize a $68,700 Resilient Communities Fund grant awarded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Annual toll bridge for Diabetes Canada
BELWOOD - The Belwood and District Lions Club held its annual voluntary toll bridge for Diabetes Canada Sept. 16 and 17 in Belwood on Wellington Road 26.
Pedal for Portage raises over $57,000
More than 130 enthusiastic riders came together on Sept. 23 to participate in the 6th annual Pedal for Portage event, raising $57,000 in support of Portage and the youth it serves.
Palmerston Food Bank celebrates grand opening of new location
PALMERSTON – An official opening of the new Palmerston Food Bank location at 215 William Street was held on Sept. 14.
‘No Pain, no gain’ – myth or fact?
MOUNT FOREST — There is no reason that your exercise routine should not bring you joy and have you excited to check it off the list.
A ‘Concert with Addy-Tude’
ELORA — A “Concert with Addy-Tude” was a fundraiser in memory of Addisson Hill, a 14-year-old Fergus youth who succumbed to sarcoma cancer in 2022.
Violets in the Barn officially opens, relocated in Palmerston
MINTO — Violets in the Barn, operated by Jean Anderson at 6362 3rd Line Minto, was officially opened on Sept. 14.
County road to be closed for work on dam
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority is advising motorists of a plan to close a section of Wellington Road 11 near Conestogo Lake during the week of Oct. 2.
Young’s Home Hardware named Best Home Hardware Building Centre in Central Region
MOUNT FOREST — Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre has been named Best Home Hardware Building Centre.
Wellington Heights annual welcome back assembly and barbecue returns
MOUNT FOREST — Wellington Heights Secondary School’s “Heights Fest” on Sept. 12 included the school’s annual welcome back assembly and barbecue, as well as activities such as face painting, video games and activities in the gym to get students excited about being back at school.
Bittergirl – the Musical coming to St. Jacobs
ST. JACOBS – Three women. Three breakups. One hilarious musical!
Cancer Patient Services receives $2,000 donation
MOUNT FOREST — Rob Pinnegar, president of “A Crazy Motorcycle Establishment” riding club, presents Cancer Patient Services (CPS) member Sharon Wilson with a $2,000 donation.
“Yarn Bombing” installation at Fergus walking bridge
FERGUS – Yarn bombing, or yarn graffiti, is a form of street art where public objects are wrapped or covered in yarn.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Area artists opened their studios to visitors for the annual Elora Fergus Studio Tour on the weekend of Sept. 22 to 23.