GUELPH - A Fergus native has been hired as skill development coach by the Jr. A Guelph Storm.
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August Flower Show draws plenty of entries
HARRISTON - The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its August Flower Show and monthly meeting on Aug. 21 at the Harriston United Church.
Conservation areas great fall escapes
MAPLETON - With students back in school and families settling back into their routines, the fall season at GRCA conservation areas brings with it a renewed sense of calm.
Joe Daley Tournament marks 50 year family tradition
Joe Daley Tournament - The August long weekend marked a family gathering to celebrate a remarkable 50-year tradition.
Jenny’s Heroes funding means new firefighters’ gear
ABERFOYLE - Puslinch Township will be getting new gear for its firefighters via a $10,000 grant provided by Jenny’s Heroes Canada.
Hospice of Waterloo Region announces programs at The Hub @ 1145
CAMBRIDGE - Hospice of Waterloo Region is pleased to announce the expanded availability of its programming and services at The Hub @ 1145 situated at Langs Drive in Cambridge.
Youth Outdoors day set for Sept. 14
WELLINGTON NORTH - The 2019 edition of Youth Outdoors Day (YOD) will be held Sept. 14 at the Luther Marsh.
Central Pentecostal Church regular Bible studies classes start
FERGUS - The Central Pentecostal Church here is offering women’s and men’s bible studies here beginning this month.
County, OPP, CMHA partner on Here4Hope initiative
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The community has asked for help with suicide prevention and Wellington County is stepping up.
Order trees from the GRCA for spring 2020
CENTRE WELLINGTON - As summer begins to fade to fall, it’s time for rural landowners to start thinking about ordering trees from the Grand River Conservation Authority for planting next spring.
Palmerston hosted OPP West Region Family Day event
Fun with the OPP - The OPP West Region Family Day took place at the Palmerston fairgrounds on Sept. 2.
Erin receives provincial approval for wastewater system
ERIN - After 13 years of emotional debate, studies of the West Credit River and unexplained delays, the Town of Erin has received unconditional provincial approval to develop a wastewater system.
Orton Kid’s Ball season ended with a celebration
Orton celebration - The Orton Community Association celebrated the completion of this year’s Orton Kid’s Ball season on Aug. 14 with a hot dog barbecue and awards presentations.
Sixteen scholarships awarded by Grand River Agricultural Society
ELORA - The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) has awarded 16 scholarships and bursaries to local students totaling $40,000.
OMAFRA REPORT: Celebrating the cultivation of agri-food innovation in Ontario
EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE - The 2019 Excellence in Agriculture program is open to receive applications until Oct. 11.
