WELLINGTON COUNTY – Installation of the booms/buoys, which warn paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away from dams, is an annual safety procedure used by the GRCA to reduce the risk for people enjoying local reservoirs and waterways.
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Puslinch family pleads with council to address safety conditions on their road
PUSLINCH – Teaira and Dominick Brown have raised concerns about speeding, parking, signage, blocking of driveways and other issues, including confrontational and racist incidents in recent months.
Arkell residents concerned about Guelph Junction Railway’s noise, hours, cargo
PUSLINCH – Arkell Bruce Taylor has again raised concerns over several issues related to the Guelph Junction Railway’s (GJR) operations.
Minto sets June 5 target for farmers’ market opening
MINTO – “Our goal and our hope is that we will be opening our farmers' market on June 5,” economic and business manager Belinda Wick-Graham told Minto council on April 20.
Upper Grand District School Board appoints new Director of Education
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has announced Peter Sovran will take over as director of education and secretary-treasurer for the board in September. He will take over from retiring director Dr. Martha Rogers, who has served as UGDSB director since 1995.
Mount Forest salon owner Adell Mueller retiring after 50 years
MOUNT FOREST – Adell Mueller has literally cut, curled, coloured and styled the hair of hundreds of Mount Forest and area residents. The popular hairstylist has sold Adell’s Beauty Salon and is retiring after 50 years.
More downtown murals planned in Town of Minto
MINTO – New murals will be added to the streetscape in both Harriston and Palmerston this year. Business and economic manager Belinda Wick Graham told Minto council on April 20 about plans for murals at Harriston Foodland and on the town-owned Lions Club shed in Heritage Park in Palmerston.
Guelph Humane Society gets creative during lockdown
GUELPH - The new lockdown has made it more difficult for people to adopt pets.
‘The community wants to learn’: officials aim to educate, empower with Anti-Racism Summit in Guelph
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is hosting its inaugural #ChangeStartsNow Anti-Racism Summit next week – from April 29 to May 2.
Local business offering treatment for COVID long-haulers
ELORA – Recently, Eramosa Physiotherapy has developed a “long-hauler” COVID-19 rehabilitation program at its locations in Elora, Acton, Burlington, Cambridge, Georgetown, Guelph and Orangeville.
Puslinch council looking to create safer school zone for Aberfoyle students
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council has agreed to hire a crossing guard and prohibit parking at certain times on Old Brock Road and Cockburn Street in an attempt to improve safety for Aberfoyle Public School students.
UGDSB schools reach $2 million in funds raised for Terry Fox Foundation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite the pandemic, Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools had a successful year in 2020 when it came to raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Fergus Walk for Dog Guides goes online again
FERGUS – The Fergus and Marsville Lions Clubs are holding a virtual Walk for Dog Guides to support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
Fergus Fall Fair cancelled again – but organizers working on ‘alternative events’
FERGUS — The Fergus Agricultural Society has selected a new volunteer board of directors and announced the cancellation of the Fergus Fall Fair's traditional events in 2021 due to COVID-19.
UGDSB announces 2020-21 ‘Everyday Heroes’
GUELPH – Over the past year, many Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) staff, students, community members and volunteers continued to go above and beyond to support local schools and communities.