CLIFFORD – A community pantry in Clifford is being relocated, due to weather issues.
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CW Lacrosse rebrands program ‘Maggie’s Minis’ after club treasurer Maggie Kurtz
FERGUS – When Maggie Kurtz died in a motorcycle accident in October of 2023, she left a hole in the hearts of her family, her friends, and Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse. And on May 1, the club unveiled a new brand for the development program for its youngest players.
Region designated a risk area for measles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region has been designated by the province as a risk area for measles.
Young Fergus author teams up with grandparents to produce novel
FERGUS – What began as a routine phone call to grandma, quickly blossomed into a world of adventure, danger and creativity.
Erin teen speeds towards Olympic dreams on bobsledding track
ERIN – While most teenage boys may find themselves lost in the world of video games and hanging out with friends, 16-year-old Quinton Groves from Erin has lost himself in a world much colder and faster.
RNAO celebrates 100 years of advocacy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In 1925, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) was created to advocate for nurses and the health care system.
CVC approves Erin wastewater plant trailway infrastructure work
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has granted approval to the Town of Erin to construct a gravity trunk sewer and watermain beneath the Elora Cataract Trailway (ECT).
Driver pleads guilty to impaired driving in crash that killed Fergus man
GUELPH – It’s been 16 months since Dave Genereaux died in a two-vehicle crash. The other driver, Micheal Shular, pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death.
UGDSB appoints lawyers for human rights review
GUELPH – A review of human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is set to be completed by lawyers Patrick Case and Julie Lassonde.
Ignatius Field day and plant sale May 17
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Ignatius Farm is holding its seedling sale on May 17 from 9 am to 12:30pm.
Occupational therapist offers 10 tips for safe and healthy gardening
WELLINGTON COUNTY – 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.
Clark Ag Systems holds grand opening of Palmerston location
PALMERSTON – Clark Ag Systems held the grand opening of its Palmerston location on April 25.
First Elora Farmers’ Market of the season
ELORA – The first outdoor Elora Farmers’ Market of the season was held at Bissell Park on May 3.
Doctor to ‘report back from Gaza hospitals’ at Eden Mills event
EDEN MILLS – Palestinian-Canadian emergency physician Dr. Nour Khatib will be in Eden Mills next week to share her experience working in hospitals in Gaza.
Young entrepreneur to host beauty salon grand opening in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – A new beauty salon, owned by a young entrepreneur, is slated to hold its grand opening very soon.
