FERGUS – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus held its HEARTS 5km Run/Walk for the Children of Haiti on Oct. 14.
Vol 56 Issue 42
CVC to hold Watershed Plan open houses
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites local residents to attend one of its upcoming Watershed Plan open houses to learn how the health of the Credit River Watershed has evolved from the 1950s to today. CVC wants residents’ input to help plan for the future
Canada Safety Council gives tips for National School Safety Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – National School Safety Week runs Oct. 17 to 23 and the Canada Safety Council is reminding people that we have a responsibility to protect youth in schools.
MROO awards $9,000 to students from Guelph, Elora
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Through its scholarship program, MROO (Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario) has awarded $134,000 in student scholarships distributed to 44 exceptional students across the province.
Moorefield Optimists Grass Drags held at Driscoll Farms
MOOREFIELD – The Moorefield Optimists Grass Drags were held on Oct. 14 at Driscoll Farms in Mapleton.
Humane Society supports vulnerable cats with ‘Cat-tober’
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) recently announced its “Cat-tober” event, a month-long initiative dedicated to providing critical support to Guelph and Wellington County’s most vulnerable cats.
Guelph Humane Society urges people to resubmit September lost pet reports
GUELPH - Due to a software failure, lost pet reports submitted to the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) in September may not have been received.
Roundtable hosts Artisan Showcase
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Artisan Showcase hosted by the Wellington North Cultural Roundtable is set for Oct. 21.
Clifford and District Agricultural Society plants tree in memory of Georgie Hutchison
CLIFFORD – It was a sunny Saturday morning, when the Clifford and District Horticultural Society (CDHS) celebrated National Tree Day by planting a tree in the Old Rotary Park in Clifford to honour Georgie Hutchison, who passed away in January.
Firefighters assist MRI campaign
CLIFFORD – Dan Hill, centre left, and Mark Leslie, centre right, MRI campaign co-chairs for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation attended the Clifford Fire Station on Oct. 11 to receive a $5,000 gift towards the campaign.
County offers energy efficient renovation training to local industry professionals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In response to the increased demand for efficient and climate-resistant homes, Wellington County is offerinjg advanced training to local building and renovation industry professionals this fall.
Upcoming workshops at the East Wellington Community Health Team
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The East Wellington Community Health team hosts free wellness workshops regularly.
Marlins receive support from Blessings To You Centre
PALMERSTON – The Blessings To You Centre in Palmerston recently donated $1,600 to the Palmerston Marlins U13 team.
Autism Dog Services receive grants to assist puppy training
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Autism Dog Services (ADS) is the recipient of awarded grants from the Sifton Family Foundation, The Patterson Foundation and The George Lunan Foundation to assist in puppy training classes and programs.
Garth Brooks tribute band to perform in St. Jacobs
ST. JACOBS - Garth Brooks tribute band Fresh Horses will perform at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse on Nov. 18 at 2pm and 7:30pm.