Big win – Deborah Canute of Guelph can “find her possible” after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $106,665 in the March 15 draw.
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Hensall Co-op Strong Communities Initiative offering $10,000 grants
HENSALL – Hensall Co-op is offering grants through its Strong Communities Initiative.
Ipsos surveying Wellington residents’ satisfaction levels
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington will be conducting its first corporate satisfaction survey. The survey will begin in late April and run until late May.
Celebrating Earth Day in Erin this weekend
ERIN – Earth Day will be celebrated at the Legion here on April 22, with a garbage clean up, volunteer barbecue, and community event with special guests including a pony, mermaid, and a local choir.
Young Erin skater places fifth at provincial championships
ERIN – “It felt like I was in another world,” Ella Stamenkovic said of her championship skate.
Remembering treasured volunteer Joyce Hill
ROCKWOOD – Joyce Eileen Hill, who died at home on Jan. 28 of this year at the age of 86, was someone people might call an unsung hero.
Shamrock Awards recognize local volunteers, businesses
ERIN – A special awards ceremony, planned for April 19 from 6 to 8pm at Centre 2000, was held to honour individuals, organizations and businesses who made a significant contribution to the community in 2022.
Volunteer driver goes the extra mile for VON
PALMERSTON – With limited access to healthcare professionals, residents in small towns are often left with no option but to travel for medical appointments.
‘Just try it out’: Amanda Farmaha says volunteering provides sense of purpose
FERGUS – Among the many volunteers in Wellington County, there are those who go beyond the call of duty to make a significant difference in others’ lives.
Erin reviewing communication ‘protocol’ after boil water advisory
ERIN – Town staff will be returning to council with a report on the communication flow following a watermain break on March 24 and a subsequent boil water advisory.
Drayton ball diamonds upgraded with aid of Ontario Trillium Foundation
DRAYTON – There’s LED lighting, upgraded bleachers, new surfacing, and updates to bathrooms and a concession building at the Drayton ball diamonds.
Pierpoint reserve designated cultural heritage landscape
ELORA – Council here voted on April 11 to add the Pierpoint Fly Fishing Nature Reserve to Centre Wellington’s Cultural Heritage Landscape inventory and the township’s Cultural Heritage Landscapes official plan amendment project.
Cameron Tuck named Volunteer of the Year in Puslinch
ABERFOYLE – A sports enthusiast and the main driver behind the growth of softball in Puslinch Township has been named Citizen of the Year. Cameron Tuck, 52, received the honour at the April 12 Puslinch council meeting.
Hamilton cyclist dead after being struck by vehicle
MAPLETON – A Hamilton senior is dead after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bike here on Sunday. Emergency crews were called to the scene, on Wellington Road 12 between Wellington Road 8 and 12th Line, on April 16 at about 3pm.
Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show draws large crowds to see latest in agriculture
DRAYTON – The Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show made a successful return to the PMD arena complex after a three-year pandemic-related absence.