MAPLETON - From left: Natalie Cochrane, Elle Surnoskie, Paige Cochrane and Lucas Surnoskie had fun on the pirate ship bouncy castle during Canada Day festivities at the Drayton Fairgrounds on July 1.
Mount Forest Patriots defenceman receives $6,000 bursary from dairy farmers
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Patriots defenceman Cameron Lytle is one of eight Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) members chosen to receive a $6,000 bursary from the Diary Farmers of Ontario (DFO) toward their post-secondary education.
Canada Day tournament hosted by Arthur Optimists
ARTHUR - Mixed 3 pitch team, Big Knockers, is ready to hit the ballpark for the Arthur Optimists annual 3 pitch tournament on Canada Day.
U9 Arthur Aces go for gold
ARTHUR - The U9 Arthur Aces took gold for the second year in a row at the Scott Gerrie Memorial Lacrosse Tournament in Fergus on June 25.
Strawberry Social offers taste of summer
MINTO - The Minto Farmers Market offered a taste of summer at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park pavillion on June 24.
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Donation to fund upcoming community art projects
HILLSBURGH – On June 21, the Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing committee presented a $1,500 cheque to Melissa Auchincloss from Over Here to help fund upcoming projects such as the Art Ruralz Trail, a mapped app connecting local public art landmarks, and Look Over Here Selfie Stations.
‘Ales on the rails’ theme of Palmerston festival
PALMERSTON - The second annual Raleway Festival was held at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum on June 24.
WCDSB approves 2024 budget
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees approved the 2023-24 operating budget during a June 19 meeting with total operating expenditures of $119.5 million and a capital budget of $5.4 million.
Hundreds show up to second annual Teddy Bear Picnic in Aboyne
ABOYNE – On June 25, over 300 people attended this year’s Teddy Bear Picnic, the second held on the front lawn of the Wellington County Museum in Aboyne.
Grand opening of the Erin Rotary Riverwalk Trail
ERIN – The Town of Erin celebrated the opening of the second phase of the Erin Rotary Riverwalk Trail on June 20.
Street celebration, community events on all weekend in Arthur
ARTHUR – A Canada Day street celebration is planned for July 1.
Canada Day Celebrations in Erin: barbecue, live music, movie screening and fireworks
ERIN – The Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting a patio barbecue from 2 to 5pm at 12 Dundas St. East, with live music from The Breakfast Club – a 1980’s tribute band.
Fireworks, festivities and family fun
ABERFOYLE – The Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle is offering a complimentary pancake breakfast from 9 to 11am including maple syrup, eggs, bacon, juice and coffee.