WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy is pleased to announce Children’s Chorus auditions for A Christmas Carol: The Panto, which will take place at the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy (145 Northfield Dr. W, Waterloo) on Sept. 15 from 1 to 3pm. Registration begins at 12:30pm.
Community News
Reflections: Victory over death
In my last two columns I wrote about the reality of death. I tried to make the case that when death looms we have a choice: surrender to its power and doom, or see the journey as a rich opportunity to celebrate the awesome gifts of life and love God has given us.
OPINION: Farmers support grain safety training, equipment
ONTARIO – Safety is important in farming, and many organizations work hard to raise awareness of being safe around farm machinery or when working with livestock.
Party time at downtown Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – The Harriston Street Party was a hit on Aug. 10.
Erin officials mum on apparent firing of fire chief Jim Sawkins
ERIN – It appears some town officials are ignoring media inquiries about the recent departure of Erin Fire Chief Jim Sawkins.
Louise Marshall Hospital not impacted by Durham emergency room reduction
KENILWORTH – Shorter operating hours at the hospital in Durham have not necessarily had an adverse impact on Mount Forest’s hospital.
Mapleton reviews energy consumption, approves updated conservation plan
MAPLETON – In 2019, Township of Mapleton staff set a goal to reduce energy consumption by two per cent annually from 2020 to 2025.
Conestogo Dam maintenance continuing
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is continuing a comprehensive rehabilitation project of the Conestogo Dam.
Health care tips for safe, healthy gardening
MINTO – Gardening season is here! Gardening has many benefits including promoting heart health, flexibility, strength, and maintaining balance and coordination. It acts as a natural stress reliever, mood booster and improves cognitive function by keeping our minds and bodies engaged.
Family Day a hit at the Minto Farmers’ Market
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market held a ‘family day’ event at the market in Palmerston on July 27.
Ramoth House receives $5,000 to support young mothers
MOUNT FOREST – A Mount Forest organization that provides support for young mothers and their newborn babies when they have nowhere else to go was one of the beneficiaries of Adama Canada’s Stomping Grounds campaign, which supports community projects for positive change.
Smile Cookie Campaign donates over $11,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Tim Hortons in Palmerston donated $11,560 to the Palmerston MRI+ Campaign from its Smile Cookie Campaign on July 29.
Alma Optimist Club holds BBQ for community
MAPLETON – The Alma Optimist Club held a community BBQ at the Alma Community Centre on July 26.
Minto welcomes new business, Stonehouse Design
HARRISTON – Stonehouse Design celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on July 12.
Guelph man arrested for auto theft
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested following an incident last month in which a car owner was dragged during a theft.