MOUNT FOREST – Over 150 students were involved in the “Gym Riot” event at Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) in Mount Forest, where four teams competed in physical activities with the goal of winning the championship.
Man arrested after several sightings of nude person
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with several recent incidents of a nude man on local trails and parks.
Police beat: OPP searching for man who committed indecent act
ROCKWOOD – Police are investigating after a man committed what police are calling “an indecent act” at Rockmosa Park on Sunday.
Minto businesses host ribbon cuttings
MINTO – Three new businesses held ribbon cutting ceremonies on May 9, joined by local dignitaries including MPP Matthew Rae, MP John Nater and Mayor Dave Turton.
Rae announces emergency preparedness funding
MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
Police searching for five suspects in abduction, death of Cambridge man
GUELPH – Police are searching for five suspects connected to the death of a Cambridge man who police now say was assaulted and abducted prior to being left behind at the scene of a collision last week.
Rae announces funding for backup generator at Palmerston arena
MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Guelph
GUELPH – Emergency crews were called to the scene, between College Avenue and Stone Road, at about 6pm on May 14.
Hundreds of students to attend North Wellington, Dufferin Special Olympics Track and Field Day
ORANGEVILLE – On May 21 a Special Olympics Track and Field Day will be held in Orangeville for students from schools across Dufferin County and north Wellington.
Arthur Minor Hockey Awards Night recognizes local athletes
ARTHUR – The Arthur Minor Hockey Awards Night on April 25 celebrated the achievements of young hockey players this past season.
Guelph Concert Band recognizes women composers with Echoes of Change event
GUELPH – Women will be the centre of attention later this month as the Guelph Concert Band prepares a family-friendly afternoon of music.
WHSS Varsity Boys Soccer team on route to CWOSSA championships
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Varsity Boys Soccer team travelled to Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Walkerton on May 2 to compete in a 10-team soccer tournament.
United Way celebrates volunteers
GUELPH – With National Volunteer Week over for another year, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin celebrated the importance of volunteers across communities.
Police beat: Drug charges
FERGUS – A Brampton and Kitchener resident have been charged after police seized about $10,000 in drugs and property following a traffic stop here last week.
Headwater Arts to present ‘Wonder and Whimsy’ art show on May 25
CALEDON – Headwaters Arts is set to present its third annual “Tapestry of Art and Music”, a musically themed, art show sale and fundraising event on May 25 from 2 to 5pm at the Alton Mill Arts Centre in Caledon.