MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) drama club presented an original jukebox musical titled Any Time, Any Place from June 5 to 7.
Clifford Rotary donates $800 to Rotary Hand Up
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Club donated $800 to Rotary Hand Up, an association of Rotary Clubs in District 6330 formed around 30 years ago with the goal of providing international humanitarian aid through global and district grants.
NDSS students recognized at commencement
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2025 was held at the school on June 13.
Norwell DSS students receive athletic awards
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School handed out several athletic awards recently. Several students were recognized for their athletic abilities and dedication.
Minto welcomes new residents with free ‘Meet your Neighbours’ welcome picnic
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto, Minto Chamber of Commerce, and Minto’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee invite families and individuals who are new to the community to the Meet your Neighbours Welcome Picnic (formerly the Newcomers’ Welcome Reception).
Puslinch going all out for Canada Day
ABERFOYLE – With a groundswell of Canadian nationalism sweeping the county, Canada Day celebrations in Aberfoyle are likely to be awash in Canadian flags.
Police beat: Kitchener resident charged in Guelph/Eramosa crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Kitchener driver has been charged following a three-vehicle crash here last week.
Hillsburgh speed cameras go live June 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This is the sixth speed camera location to be implemented as part of a one-year pilot program, which has generated over $3 million in revenue for the county.
CSN Hutten raises over $13,000 for Make-A-Wish with car show
FERGUS – A plethora of cars new and old were parked at CSN Hutten Collision Centre in Fergus on June 14 for a charity car show.
Humane Society raises $64,000 with walk-a-thon
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced its third annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon has raised $64,000.
Walk for Alzheimer’s surpasses goal, raises $145,000 for local services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced the 2025 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s has raised $145,547. On May 24 the event brought together over 275 participants in Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener and Mount Forest. Donations are still coming in, and
Police beat: Fergus man charged in two-vehicle crash in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A Fergus resident has been charged with careless driving in connection with a two-vehicle collision southwest of Alma on Monday.
Optimists host annual fishing derby
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists held their annual Fishing Derby at Burns’ Family Pond on June 14.
Elora Quarry open for the season
ELORA – The Elora Quarry Conservation Area opened on June 12 for day use.
NDSS students receive auxiliary bursary
PALMERSTON – Helen McFadzean, president of the Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary, presented this year’s auxiliary bursary to three students from Norwell District Secondary School pursuing post-secondary education in the medical field.