GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has approved the purchase of an aerial fire truck for the submitted price of $1,275,860, plus applicable taxes, to be delivered in 2022.
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Centre Wellington firefighters perform two water rescues
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On June 27 Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue performed two water rescues – one at the Elora Gorge and one at Belwood Lake.
OPP gives thumbs up to those who gear up
ORILLIA – Police are giving a thumbs up to those out on roads, waterways, and trails during the week of Canada Day who have supported their latest traffic safety campaign.
OPINION: Attack of the space invaders: invasive plants take over
GUELPH – My heart sank when I learned that lily-of-the-valley and periwinkle are on the province’s invasive species list.
Collecting tabs for a good cause
ELORA – Six-year-old Jake Dippel is collecting metal can tabs with the goal of finding enough to earn an electric wheelchair for a Fergus resident in need.
Erin community presents virtual historical scavenger hunt
ERIN – Volunteers from the community have pieced together a virtual historical scavenger hunt.
Palmerston church hosting takeout lasagna dinner
PALMERSTON - On July 8 the Palmerston United Church is hosting a take out lasagna dinner drive through.
Rockwood Centennial Public School held a drive-by Grade 8 graduation ceremony
Riding in style – Rockwood Centennial Public School held a drive-by Grade 8 graduation ceremony…
Melville United Church Minister Marion Loree retires
Minister retires – Members of Melville United Church in Fergus held a retirement party on…
Ontario Command of the Royal Canadian Legion makes donation to Groves Hospital
Donation to Groves – Groves Memorial Community Hospital recently received a donation of $5,000…
Researchers identify fruits and vegetables as food waste hotspot
GUELPH – Researchers with Guelph-Wellington’s Our Food Future initiative have identified fruits and vegetables as a food waste ‘hotspot’ and will now look for opportunities across the food system to reduce waste.
Enjoy a story in the park at home as Tea n’ Tales goes virtual this year
GUELPH - Rather than gathering in person in Riverside Park, the Guelph Enabling Garden and the Guelph Guild of Storytellers will hold their weekly Tea ‘n Tales sessions virtually this year.
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin announces board members
GUELPH - United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has announced the appointment of six new members to the board of directors, elected at the annual general meeting on May 27.
Eramosa Public School teacher receives associate teacher award
ERAMOSA – Eramosa Public School teacher Allison Semanyk has been named the recipient of the Schulich School of Education Associate Teacher Award, an award recognizing an associate teacher that “went above and beyond to help their teacher candidate thrive.”