WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington Heights Secondary School physical education department head Rob Drost, along with phys-ed teachers Bridget Kosempel and Matt McFarlane, coordinated borrowing of wheelchairs for the purpose of teaching their physical education students the sport of wheelchair basketball.
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Revamped PitchIt! Minto contest now open to entrepreneurs
MINTO – The PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition started in 2012 to grow small businesses in Minto and increase awareness of the resources available.
Wellington North introduces new program to recognize sports achievements
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North will be recognizing athlete achievements through the introduction of the Recognition of Outstanding Sports Achievements Program.
Humane Society offering Youth Apprenticeship Program
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is excited to launch a new program that offers experiential learning opportunities for youth looking to gain experience with animals through its new Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP).
Palmerston Marlins celebrating 30 years with homecoming
PALMERSTON – In 1993, the idea of getting a group of girls together to play softball at an elite level was becoming a popular idea – and through the efforts of Dave Moore, the first Palmerston Marlins softball teams began play in 1994.
Mapleton Township Citizen of the Year award will honour John Ford
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton is launching a Citizen of the Year award in honour of John Ford, who died on March 26 at age 64.
Council sees vision of South Fergus Secondary Plan
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council came away with a clearer picture of what the South Fergus development will look like and what it will be like to live there after a special committee of the whole meeting on April 15.
Puslinch firefighters attend three calls in one busy day
PUSLINCH – Puslinch firefighters had a heck of day on April 10, with three fire calls within four hours.
Guelph Township public schools reunion set for June 1
GUELPH – “Simple times.” That’s how former students describe their experiences attending Guelph Township public schools.
Mount Forest teen, Alma woman dead after serious three-vehicle crash
MAPLETON – Two people are dead following a serious three-vehicle crash here on Sunday evening. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of 12th Line and Sideroad 16 in Mapleton at about 7:30pm on April 14.
Police looking to identify source of calls for help in Harriston
HARRISTON – There was a large contingent of first responders here on Sunday afternoon searching for the source of what sounded like distressed calls for help from an unidentified woman.
Puslinch will explore how to establish natural asset management plan
PUSLINCH – Councillor Sara Bailey wanted council to begin the process of identifying and including properties and features in the township’s natural asset management plan – something all municipalities in Ontario will soon be required to do.
Town redesign of ‘Discover Erin’ to promote local events, business, tourism
ERIN - Growth and change in the villages of Erin and Hillsburgh are on their way — and fast — Erin Mayor Michael Dehn told those gathered at an Erin Chamber of Commerce event April 5.
Waddies Classic tournament to be followed by Practically Hip concert
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Organizers of the annual Waddies Classic are pulling out all the stops for this year’s event, to be held on May 25. There are more teams, more prize money, a new venue, and new this year, a live concert to wrap up the day.
Puslinch Community Guide and Business Directory launches April 22
ABERFOYLE – Township staff are ready to launch the Puslinch Community Guide and Business Directory, and council got a preview at its meeting on April 10.