MINTO – Bob Emmerson has been recognized by the Town of Minto as Senior of the Year for his outstanding contributions, after the age of 65, that strengthened and protected communities.
News
Sensational Elora hosts pub crawl
FERGUS – On June 19 Sensational Elora gathered 90 people to go on the crawl in Fergus at three different pubs; The Bradelbane, The Brewhouse and the Offside Sports Bar and Grill.
Brenda Harris crowned Senior of the Year in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Brenda Harris has received the Senior of the Year Award from the Township of Wellington North.
Tree Trust offering workshops
ELORA – Tree Trust will be running the Inventory Experience for a second year thanks to the Centre Wellington Community Foundation.
“Lunch Bunch” group from Rockwood Older Adults Centre create Canada flag collage
ROCKWOOD – Mary Andruchiw and Pat Foster show off the Canada flag collage made by the “Lunch Bunch” group from the Rockwood Older Adults Centre.
Rockwood FC’s ‘Stuff the Net’ Food Drive a success
ROCKWOOD – The community of Rockwood gathered to celebrate Rockwood Football Club (FC) as it hosted its first annual “Stuff the Net” Food Drive, which coincided with the club’s Photo Day on June 14.
Arboretum to host butterfly, moth and dragonfly workshops
GUELPH – The Arboretum in Guelph will be holding three full-day workshops on butterflies, moths and dragonflies. On July 7 from 9am to 4pm, Andalyne Tofflemire will educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered will include butterfly natural history, ca
Garden tour highlights local expertise, passion for gardening
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The pond in the back corner of the garden at 380 Brock Ave. in Fergus was the main event at Helen and Claude Lacroix’s garden, and the most desirable spot on a very hot afternoon.
UGDSB to play national anthem during board meetings
GUELPH – O Canada will be played at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) meetings moving forward.
Council reduces speed limit on rural roads
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council has passed a bylaw to reduce the speed limits on four rural roads.
Tubing is open at Elora Gorge from now until Labour Day
ELORA – Tubing at the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) popular Elora Gorge Conservation Area is now open.
Never leave pets in parked vehicles: Guelph Humane Society
GUELPH – With temperatures expected to regularly reach above 30°C this summer, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is reminding the public that leaving pets in parked vehicles, even for a few minutes, can be deadly.
Eden Mills Community Cemetery adds a new double-sided sign
EDEN MILLS – A new double-sided sign has been installed at the Eden Mills Community Cemetery.
Reflections
God’s Word tells me to throw off everything that impedes me and the sin that tangles me up, and to “run with perseverance” (Heb. 12:1) the race marked out for me.
Harvey’s Fergus treats physicians and staff at Groves Memorial Community Hospital
FERGUS – Physicians and staff at Groves Memorial Community Hospital had a treat on June 26.