Donation to Guides – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch The Ace committee presented a $1,500 cheque to the Mount Forest Girl Guides on May 20.
Davidson elected to FCM board
TORONTO – At the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference, Wellington County councillor and Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson was re-elected to the FCM board of directors for the 2023-24 term. Davidson is one of 16 members representing the Ontario Caucus.
Norwell student show set to open at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston
HARRISTON – In collaboration with the Minto Arts Council, Norwell District Secondary School’s senior art class is hosting the Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition.
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae visits Wellington Heights Secondary School
MPP visits local school – Wellington Heights Secondary School students were visited by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae on May 1.
Pie-eating contest with Birmingham Retirement Community
Pie time – Birmingham Retirement Community residents and staff recently participated in a pie-eating contest.
Grand opening for Clifford Snack Shack
ack Shack – A grand opening for Clifford Snack Shack was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
Party in the Park set for June 10
PALMERSTON – The Lulus Band returns to rock Lions Heritage Park at the Party in the Park here on June 10.
Drayton Youth Centre launches new website, seeks volunteers
DRAYTON – The Drayton Youth Centre has gone through many changes in the last couple of years.
Building Bridges Palmerston adds to the local Barn Quilt Trail
Barn quilt project – Building Bridges, which offers adult day programs in Palmerston, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Mapleton Historical society draws full house for presentation on local Black history
MOOREFIELD – About 100 people attended the annual general meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society on May 12 at the Moorefield Community Centre.
Dungeons and Dragons buffs gather at local libraries
Your quest begins when you walk in the library door! Did you know that Arthur, Harriston and Mount Forest are a few of the branches in Wellington County Library that run Dungeons and Dragons Clubs?
‘Fabulous Fergus Pub Night’ is back
FERGUS – Fabulous Fergus Pub Night involves three pubs, one meal and travelling entertainment between courses.
Rural organizations offering rural housing symposium
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) and the Rural Development Network (RDN) are co-hosting the third Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness (CRRHH) Symposium virtually from June 6 to 8.
Eramosa 4-H dairy club members get hands dirty at farm meetings
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The first meeting of the 4-H Eramosa Dairy Club was hosted by Fraeland Farms owners Jackie and Steve Fraser. The meeting began with elections in which leaders Lyndon Stewart, Allison West, and Vera Hoogendoorn made comments about each role.
Town of Erin hosts annual Touch-A-Truck event
Truck touching – The Town of Erin revved up the excitement for National Public Works Week by hosting their popular annual Touch-A-Truck event at the town office on the morning of May 27.