MINTO – A local youth was recognized for “heroic and lifesaving actions” at the April 25 town council meeting.
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Mount Forest Community Garden will let residents grow own food
MOUNT FOREST – A garden of eating has touched a nerve in Wellington North.
Public health officials encouraging residents to stay up-to-date with immunizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As public health officials recognize National Immunization Week (April 24 to 28) and celebrate the successful COVID-19 immunization campaign, they are reminding people of the protection provided by staying current with vaccinations moving forward.
Volunteer Event held at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS - As local fairs and festivals are desperately seeking volunteers, they've pooled their resources and held a volunteer recruitment night at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus April 20.
Centre Wellington plans to institute termite eradication program
ELORA – Centre Wellington council will take action on termites.
Mount Forest Lions Club celebrates 85 years of making community a better place to live
MOUNT FOREST - As the Mount Forest Lions Club celebrates its 85th anniversary in May, club member Vern Job recounts just some of the positive impacts Lions have made on the community.
Erin’s Earth Day cleanup
Cleanup crew – Erin celebrated Earth Day last Saturday with a cleanup event organized by the Erin Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) that brought the community together for a day of cleaning and learning about sustainable living.
Doors Open After Dark party returns to Guelph Civic Museum
GUELPH - Doors Open After Dark, an all-night party on the hill, returns to Guelph Civic Museum after a three-year hiatus, running from 5pm on April 28 to 1am on April 29.
Wild turkey hunting season returns April 25
ONTARIO – The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is wishing Ontario’s wild turkey hunters a safe, enjoyable, and successful hunt, according to a press release.
Canadian Dairy Xpo showcases innovation and success in Canadian dairy industry
STRATFORD – After a three-year hiatus, producers were eager to reconnect with fellow dairy producers, industry reps and new technology at the Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX), states a press release.
Erin Agricultural Society hosts Spring Social
Spring social – The Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) hosted a Spring Social at the Legion on April 22.
Upper Grand, Wellington Catholic school boards sign violent threat protocol with 14 organizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) are among 16 community partners to sign the fourth Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Community Protocol.
Preserving the tradition of carriage driving in Ontario
ARISS – The Ontario Carriage Driving Association (OCDA) was founded to preserve, protect and promote interest in carriage driving throughout southern and central Ontario.
JohnMel stables in Puslinch hosts beginners’ cattle sorting clinic
PUSLINCH – Sounds of laughter and mooing filled the arena at JohnMel Stables during the introductory cattle sorting clinic here on March 26.
Caledon Pony Club fostering love of horses
CALEDON – Established in 1960, the Caledon Pony Club (CPC) is a member-owned riding club founded by Joan Kendal and her daughter Nicola.