GUELPH – Athletes, teachers, supporters and volunteers filled the fields at St. James Catholic High School for the 19th Special Olympics Track and Field day.
Community News
Cork Street project over budget before shovels hit the ground
KENILWORTH – Lavis Contracting Co. has been awarded an $853,379 (pre-tax) contract to reconstruct a 200-metre stretch of Cork Street in Mount Forest, between Waterloo and Princess streets.
Mapleton provide 50/50 funding to assist Drayton Minor Soccer
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a contribution of $2,700 from the Township’s 50/50 fund…
Internet distractions subject of comedy at Wellington Heights
MOUNT FOREST – The drama department of Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest is set to stage its annual production later this month.
Mapleton adds Masons to list of service clubs to receive free local hall rental
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to add a local Masonic Lodge to a list of service organizations to receive free rental of township halls and boardrooms for activities.
Annual Tarts Galore festival
Tarts Galore – The annual Tarts Galore festival was held on May 13 at Alma Presbyterian Church…
Coronation Planting of 65 native trees in honour of King Charles III in Drayton
Coronation planting – Alma’s Girl Guides, Sparks, Embers, and Pathfinders joined forces with Trees for Mapleton to plant 65 native trees on the grounds surrounding Conestoga Crest in Drayton on May 6.
Foodapalooza features food, crafts, music
Food, fun and more – Hosted by Home Town Hot Dogs and Sausages, along with the Drayton Kinsmen,…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington receives donation from Blessings to You Centre
Donation from Blessings – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston has donated $5,000 to Big…
Volunteers help with ball diamond cleanup
Ball diamond cleanup – Over 30 local volunteers helped with a cleanup at the ball diamonds in…
Grand opening for Roc N’ Dukes Pet Supplies
Pet supplies – A grand opening for Roc N’ Dukes Pet Supplies was held on May 2, with local…
Guild casting for Summer Youth Theatre
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is casting for its first Summer Youth Theatre production since 2019.
Dexter Armstrong donates to Wigs for Kids
Hair today, wig tomorrow – Dexter Armstrong, 6, of Palmerston, has once again donated his long locks to charity.
Wellington Heights break activities promote mental health and wellness
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) students participated in a week of activities designed to promote positive mental health and wellness during the daily lunch break from May 1 to 5.
Garden Festival, firefighters breakfast set for June 3 at Harriston-Minto arena
HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society is gearing up for its 20th annual garden festival on June 3.