ARTHUR – Drew Moore performed at the Arthur Optimist Club Canada Day celebrations on June 30.
Man in car approached child
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after a man in a vehicle approached a young girl last week.
Another senior scammed
GUELPH – Police are once again urging the public to be cautious when dealing with unknown people on the phone after a senior was scammed out of $5,800.
Erin’s Canada Day celebrations
ERIN – Erin’s Canada Day celebrations were held at Centre 2000 on June 30.
Elora Quarry Conservation Area now open
ELORA – The popular Elora Quarry Conservation Area is now open for day use.
Orton celebrates Canada Day
ORTON – Orton hosted their Canada Day BBQ and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park on July 1.
Government offers relief for beef farmers during Cargill strike
GUELPH – The provincial government is attempting to provide some relief for cattle farmers facing challenges in the current market.
Lions Club pledges $250,000 to new outdoor pool in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club is donating $250,000 over five years to the construction of a new outdoor pool in the community.
Officials cut ribbon at supportive housing facility at 10 Shelldale Crescent
GUELPH – Ribbons have been cut, a funding glitch resolved and now the doors are open on a new 32-unit permanent supportive housing building in Guelph that Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox is calling a “beacon of hope.”
Town of Erin hires new senior planner
ERIN – Town officials announced on June 27 that Erin has hired a new senior planner. Jessica Peake will fill the position as of July 8.
Jolley’s Farm Toy Diorama competition
MAPLETON – Jolley’s Farm Toys of Alma is hosting a free toy display competition as part of…
UCHS Open House Fundraiser was a hit
ERIN – The Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) hosted an open house fundraiser, on June 22.
Edge Mutual Insurance pledges $250,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
DRAYTON – Edge Mutual Insurance Company pledged $250,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) MRI+ Campaign on June 17.
Full Petty Fever came to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – On June 22 the show spotlighting Tom Petty, Full Petty Fever came to the Fergus Grand Theatre with his music and a light show on the stage.
Belwood Lions Club donates $1,000 to Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – The Belwood and District Lions Club presented a $1,000 cheque to the Centre Wellington Food Bank (CWFB) as its annual contribution, on May 23.