MOUNT FOREST - Cassidy North, 14, from Mount Forest, is a standout volunteer in her community, choosing to spend her free time working with the South Grey Junior Optimist Octagon International (JOI) group, run out of Holstein.
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OFA COMMENTARY: Local federation meetings – getting ready for the AGM
County and regional federation of agriculture meetings are being scheduled for late summer and early fall.
Mad Science at the Harriston library featured fun experiments
Mad scientists - A large crowd of local youngsters was on hand for a Mad Science Show at the Wellington County Library Harriston Branch on Aug. 9
Community gathered for Downtown Harriston’s annual street party on Aug. 10
Street Party - Downtown Harriston was a busy place on Aug. 10 as local residents and visitors enjoyed the annual Street Party.
Walk-It for Parkinson’s event coming to Fergus
FERGUS - For the first time, Fergus will host a Walk-It for Parkinson’s fundraising event.
Cancer Society seeking Mudmoiselle volunteers
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - The Canadian Cancer Society is hosting its annual Mudmoiselle event at Cox Creek Cellars here on Sept. 14.
Contract for development charges study awarded
ELORA – Centre Wellington is undergoing an update to its Development Charges Background Study.
Dog tag fees to rise in Guelph-Eramosa
BRUCEDALE - The cost of dog tags will go up by $5 in Guelph-Eramosa in 2020, but revenue will still fall short of the cost of providing animal control services.
Check out tales of eight Centre Wellington trees
ELORA - For those curious about the history, biology and folklore of some of Centre Wellington’s celebrated trees, Neighbourwoods has produced an online interactive tool that can be accessed via laptop, desktop and mobile phone.
Ruck March will help homeless veterans
GUELPH - A charity roast beef dinner to raise funds for the benefit of homeless veterans will be held at the Guelph Legion, 57 Watson Pkwy. S., on Sept. 13 from 3 to 7pm.
East-West Luther Townline closed until Nov. 1
WELLINGTON NORTH - East-West Luther Townline Road between Highway 89 and Concession Road 12 and 13 is expected to be closed until Nov. 1 as Dufferin County is replacing the Extra T Beam bridge.
Elora and Fergus Tourism Ambassador program to enhance visitors’ experiences
Tourism - Summer students in bright green “tourism” shirts will be out on the streets in Centre Wellington as well as at festivals and events serving as “agents of info.”
East Garafraxa celebrates sesquicentennial
EAST GARAFRAXA - This year the Township of East Garafraxa celebrates 150 years since its incorporation.
Isabella Street reconstruction to last until November
ARTHUR - Wellington North is moving forward with the reconstruction of Isabella Street in Arthur.
Rockwood resident volunteers on Kenya trip
ROCKWOOD – Maria Artuso’s trip to Kenya through the RBC Global Citizen Award is the latest highlight in a lifestyle dedicated to volunteering.