PERTH-WELLINGTON – MPP Randy Pettapiece said the provincial government is keeping communities in the riding safe by investing $57,789 across four local police services for their respective RIDE programs.
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Grand Quilt Guild donates 55 quilts to Adopt-a-Family program
FERGUS - The Grand Quilt Guild donated 55 quilts to the Adopt-a-Family program at the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington.
Journey to Bethlehem to be held in Alma
ALMA - The Alma community is hosting Journey to Bethlehem, an interactive walking tour, this weekend.
Puslinch nixes proposal to include outdoor storage, truck terminal uses
ABERFOYLE - A proposal for additional industrial/commercial uses of a vacant parcel of land did not gain support at a recent Puslinch Township council meeting.
Highland Pines seeks zoning bylaw amendment
ELORA – Highland Pines Campground is looking to expand its campsite land footprint.
Student-run Angel Campaign supported local food bank
Angel donations - The Community Leadership Class and Student Council at Centre Wellington District High School ran a successful Angel Campaign for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
A new take on Handel’s Messiah from the Guelph Chamber Choir
GUELPH – Handel’s Messiah may now be the composer’s most popular work, but in his lifetime, Handel was known primarily for his dramatic operas.
Fergus Pipe Band celebrated the season
Christmas party - The Fergus Pipe Band led the Fergus Santa Claus parade on Dec. 8.
Suzie Vinnick to perform in Guelph
GUELPH - Suzie Vinnick will join Steve Strongman and Colin Lapsley as special guest at the Steve Strongman Acoustic Blues Sessions on Jan. 8.
‘Yes Virginia! There is a Santa Claus’ continues Dec. 20 and 22
Holiday show - Yes Virginia! There is a Santa Claus, directed by Deb Stanson of the Elora Community Theatre, was on stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Dec. 13.
Songs for the Snowy Season on at River Run
GUELPH - On Dec. 20 at 8pm and Dec. 21 at 2pm Guelph and area audiences will be treated to folk vocal harmonies trio Boreal’s highly acclaimed seasonal concerts Songs for the Snowy Season in the Borealis Music Series, presented by River Run Centre.
GAC announces Sue Richards Artist Relief Fund
GUELPH – Guelph Arts Council (GAC) has the launched the Sue Richards Artist Relief Fund.
Elora Horse and Hound Parade donations presented
Cheque presentation - Elora Horse and Hound Parade organizers presented cheques for $5,000 to Groves Hospital Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society on Dec. 11 outside the Elora Mill.
New Public Health report paves the way for future growth in Centre Wellington
GUELPH - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the township of Centre Wellington have collaborated on a new report that will become the baseline for future planning and growth.
Bylaw allows St. Andrew Street property access to unopened road allowance
ELORA – Council has repealed and replaced a bylaw regarding an unopened road allowance adjacent to 525 St. Andrew St. East in Fergus.