GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) recently announced its “Cat-tober” event, a month-long initiative dedicated to providing critical support to Guelph and Wellington County’s most vulnerable cats.
Clifford and District Agricultural Society plants tree in memory of Georgie Hutchison
CLIFFORD – It was a sunny Saturday morning, when the Clifford and District Horticultural Society (CDHS) celebrated National Tree Day by planting a tree in the Old Rotary Park in Clifford to honour Georgie Hutchison, who passed away in January.
Roundtable hosts Artisan Showcase
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Artisan Showcase hosted by the Wellington North Cultural Roundtable is set for Oct. 21.
Firefighters assist MRI campaign
CLIFFORD – Dan Hill, centre left, and Mark Leslie, centre right, MRI campaign co-chairs for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation attended the Clifford Fire Station on Oct. 11 to receive a $5,000 gift towards the campaign.
County offers energy efficient renovation training to local industry professionals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In response to the increased demand for efficient and climate-resistant homes, Wellington County is offerinjg advanced training to local building and renovation industry professionals this fall.
Autism Dog Services receive grants to assist puppy training
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Autism Dog Services (ADS) is the recipient of awarded grants from the Sifton Family Foundation, The Patterson Foundation and The George Lunan Foundation to assist in puppy training classes and programs.
Marlins receive support from Blessings To You Centre
PALMERSTON – The Blessings To You Centre in Palmerston recently donated $1,600 to the Palmerston Marlins U13 team.
Garth Brooks tribute band to perform in St. Jacobs
ST. JACOBS - Garth Brooks tribute band Fresh Horses will perform at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse on Nov. 18 at 2pm and 7:30pm.
HCP to stage Matilda
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players are gearing up to stage Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical.
Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace presents cheque to Mount Forest Minor hockey
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace chair Don Koehler, second from right, presents a cheque for $3,000 from the lottery proceeds to Mount Forest Minor hockey representatives Kyle, Chelsea and Clark Ferguson.
Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace presents cheque to Mount Forest Ringette
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace chair Don Koehler presents a $2,000 cheque to Mount Forest Ringette.
4-H baking club creates cookies
MAPLETON - The first meeting of Mapleton 4-H baking club, “The Best of the Bakery” was held on Sept. 13.
Parker Coffey finishes second at District 4 Golf Tournament
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington Heights Secondary School student Parker Coffey finished second at the District 4 Golf Tournament with a score of 79 on Sept. 26 at Pike Lake Golf Centre.
’We are All Treaty People’ author Maurice Switzer visits WCDSB
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) welcomed Maurice Switzer, author of the book We Are All Treaty People, to visit with Indigenous students and friends, speak at the Indigenous Family Night, and present to administrators and educators from Oct. 17 to 19.
Lovers of the Birds: Blue-headed vireo, previously solitary vireo
I had one of those bird lovers’ unforgettable experiences in September. I was wandering in a…