MAPLETON – At a landowners’ request, the township is abandoning a portion of the Acke Drain on Wellington Road 9.
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Alzheimer Society applauds LifeLabs’ launch of blood-based Alzheimer’s tests
KITCHENER – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) welcomes the recent announcement by LifeLabs introducing a new portfolio of blood-based biomarker tests to support the early detection and management of Alzheimer’s disease in Ontario.
NDSS students compete in Special Olympics Provincial Championship
PALMERSTON – From June 2 to 5, Norwell District Secondary School LRC 10 students travelled to Ottawa to compete in the Special Olympics Provincial Championships for soccer.
Hillsburgh Arts by the Pond
HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh Library hosted the 2nd annual “Arts by the Pond” on June 8, from 10am to 4pm.
Orton celebrates Canada Day
ORTON – The Orton Community Association is hosting its annual Canada Day chicken dinner and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park July 1 from 5 to 10pm.
Bible Study group at Central Pentecostal Church have a royal celebration
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The ladies of the Thursday morning Bible Study group at Central Pentecostal Church in Centre Wellington celebrated the recent visit of King Charles lll and Queen Camilla to Canada with cake and the singing of God Save the King.
WHSS performs student-created production Any Time Any Place
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) drama club presented an original jukebox musical titled Any Time, Any Place from June 5 to 7.
Clifford Rotary donates $800 to Rotary Hand Up
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Club donated $800 to Rotary Hand Up, an association of Rotary Clubs in District 6330 formed around 30 years ago with the goal of providing international humanitarian aid through global and district grants.
Mapleton’s community improvement funds to grow by $30,000 over two years
MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to more than double the township’s annual funding allocation for its Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Clifford Carnival coming back bigger and better
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Carnival is almost here and officials say it’s going to be the biggest summer celebration yet.
NDSS students recognized at commencement
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2025 was held at the school on June 13.
Harriston church hosts July 1 party
HARRISTON – The Crossroads Life Church in Harriston will be hosting its annual Canada Day celebration on July 1 from 6 to 10pm.
Norwell DSS students receive athletic awards
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School handed out several athletic awards recently. Several students were recognized for their athletic abilities and dedication.
School boards celebrate first Project SEARCH graduating class
GUELPH – The first class of the University of Guelph’s (U of G) Project SEARCH program graduated June 25.
Prince Phillip Games coming to Fergus
FERGUS – Pony Club members will be participating in Mounted Games at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on July 13.