CLIFFORD – Once again the Clifford Rotary Club hosted its annual Trees and Quackers duck race, a 35-year tradition in town that raises funds the club then allocates to local initiatives.
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Harriston to host Cultural Symposium at library on May 30
HARRISTON – An event representing the importance of arts and culture in rural communities is making its way to Minto.
Craig Beck revealed as first 2025 Hawks’ Nest investor
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced Beck Auto Group owner Craig Beck is the first “angel investor” for the Hawks’ Nest Competition.
Reflections: No hold on me: Part three
Freedom reigns in my world, just as it does in Heaven, for Christ is the Lord of both. As it is in Heaven, the manacles that once held me no longer hold me.
Minto celebrates over 20 volunteers at appreciation dinner
MINTO – The Town of Minto celebrated local volunteers at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex on April 29.
The Owl’s Nest School prepares for the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp
HARRISTON – The Owl’s Nest School outside of Harriston has been preparing to feature the school at the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp, making quality projects to sell at its Kids Market.
Mulch sale for crime stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Young’s Home Hardware is holding a mulch sale fundraiser for Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) on May 10.
John Ford Award committee forms
MAPLETON – John Ford Award recipients will be selected by a committee including a member of Ford’s family, Mayor Gregg Davidson, councillor Marlene Ottens and clerk Larry Wheeler.
Harriston Food Bank celebrates 35th anniversary
HARRISTON – On March 7, 1990, Bev May founded the Harriston Food Bank with a $100 donation.
Arthur says goodbye to longtime community builder, business owner David Kozinets
ARTHUR – The man who worked tirelessly to put Arthur on the map and build a successful clothing store in the middle of the quiet farming community has died.
Hospital foundation celebrates completion of $8-million MRI campaign
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation has surpassed its $8-million MRI+ Campaign fundraising goal and plans to close the campaign at the end of June.
Blessings to You donates $1,000 to Harriston Street Party
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre Thrift and Gift Stores in Palmerston gratefully accepts donations of gently used clothing, linens, footwear and hard goods at its donation depot.
Students compete at CWOSSA badminton tournament
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School students who finished first and second at the District Four Badminton Tournament travelled to Kitchener to compete at the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association badminton tournament last week.
Free farmer suicide prevention training offered by Agricultural Wellness Ontario
MAPLETON – A quarter of Canadian farmers reported wishing they were dead, feeling their life was not worth living, or considering dying by suicide within a year of being surveyed.
Alma Optimists host Spring Craft Market at community centre
MAPLETON – The Alma Optimist Club hosted its third annual Spring Craft Market on April 27 at the Alma Community Centre.