ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin has launched a new application process for its Community Giving Program (CGP), providing funding to local projects supporting the club’s mission to “Energize Erin.”
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Thinking about ringette? Come to Ringette Day in Fergus
FERGUS – Ringette anyone? The U12 EDGE ringette team is inviting the community to Ringette Day in…
Fergus Legion host 494 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 Fergus is proud to be the host for the 492 Lorne Scots Royal…
Puslinch council getting closer to final budget decision
PUSLINCH – Councillor John Sepulis put forward three motions at the Jan. 18 council meeting that will impact the 2023 budget, but not in a significant way.
Woman charged in October hit-and-run that injured cyclist
MINTO – A West Grey woman has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision here in the fall that left a cyclist with serious injuries.
‘My story is finally heard’: Erin man sentenced to seven years for ‘horrific’ sexual abuse
GUELPH – For the first time in her life, Kelsey White-Sjolin doesn’t lie awake at night wondering if the man who sexually abused her as a little child will find his way back into her life.
Centre Wellington Celtics retire Addison Hill’s number
FERGUS – Addison Hill’s number has been retired. The 14-year-old, who died from sarcoma cancer in July, was an avid basketball fan and out of respect for "Addy" as she was called, and to honour her memory, the Centre Wellington Celtics U-16 team decided to retire her number.
Harriston man dies in Perth County crash
WEST PERTH – A Harriston man died in a two-vehicle crash here on Monday. Perth County OPP officials say emergency crews were called to the scene, on Perth Line 55, on Jan. 23 at about 4:47pm.
Drayton U11 Black team wins International Silver Stick tourney
DRAYTON – The Drayton U11 Black team traveled to Pelham to participate in the International Silver Stick Tournament from Jan. 12 to 15.
High school students raise $121,000 at Imagine Charity Gala
GUELPH – Grade 12 students in the Beyond Borders business leadership program raised a whopping $121,000 at their Imagine Charity Gala on Saturday night.
Township prepares to strengthen protections for cultural heritage landscapes
ABOYNE – Centre Wellington staff and consultant ASI Heritage have been working on identifying and mapping cultural heritage landscapes in the township since 2019. On Jan. 18 they brought the project to the public for a workshop to figure out the best tools to protect those landscapes.
County trustees named to UGDSB committees
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees unanimously approved a list of committee appointments on Jan. 17.
Wellington North seeking provincial green light for new pedestrian crossings
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is hoping for a green light from the province to install pedestrian crossing infrastructure at three intersections in Mount Forest and Arthur.
Drayton Kinsmen Farm show returns to PMD arena April 12-13
DRAYTON – Rural Ontario’s agribusiness showcase is back. The Drayton Kinsmen Farm show will return for its 39th edition this spring after three years of pandemic-related cancellations.
Hockey team raising funds to assist teammate with travel for treatment
MINTO – A Palmerston youth is getting a boost from his hockey team as he prepares for a trip to Italy for medical treatment.