HARRISTON – On May 14, the Harriston Legion Catch the Ace committee presented a $6,000 cheque to Minto-Clifford Public School.
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Amanda Farrell Walsh revealed as second Hawks’ Nest Investor
MAPLETON – The Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) and Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) are presenting Amanda Farrell Walsh as the second angel investor for the Hawks’ Nest Competition.
Sunflower Open Golf Tournament returns
GUELPH – Grab your golf clubs because Hospice Wellington is set to host its 5th annual Sunflower Open in memory of Darryl Guthrie, on Aug. 19.
Fergus and District Horticultural Society held annual “Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale”
FERGUS – The Fergus and District Horticultural Society held its annual “Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale” at the Fergus sportsplex on May 24.
Grand Celtic Pipe Band celebrates 25 years with open house
ELORA – The Grand Celtic Pipe Band celebrated its 25th birthday with a well attended open house last Saturday.
Mapleton supports farm severance, lot line adjustment
MAPLETON – Council here voted unanimously in support of two rural consent applications on May 13.
Council supports Harriston severance application
MINTO – Council here has recommended the county’s land division committee approve a consent application regarding a severance proposal in Harriston.
Annual Tour de Guelph back for 12th year
GUELPH – The 12th annual Tour de Guelph is set for June 22 at the University of Guelph and is looking to build on a record-setting year in 2024.
Tulip Festival in Drayton began in 1975
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Bridge2Med shows high school students path to becoming a doctor
FERGUS – Two second-year students in McMaster’s medical program have started their own program to encourage high school students to consider careers in medicine.
Open house will gather input on Lion Merv Weber Playground design
MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North is inviting residents to a public open house to explore the proposed plans for the new playground at Lion Merv Weber Playground in Mount Forest.
Township to purchase $20,500 air compressor, dryer for wastewater treatment plant
MAPLETON – Council here is digging into reserves to purchase an air compressor and dryer for the Mapleton Wastewater Treatment Plant, or Mapleton Lagoons.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo heads to Niagara region
NIAGARA REGION – The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)is coming to the Niagara Region this fall to showcase the community’s agricultural diversity and natural beauty.
Cancer Patient Services funds hospital equipment
MOUNT FOREST – Earlier this month, Cancer Patient Services Corporation (CPSC) donated $70,000 to the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF), continuing its long-standing support of the hospital.
Council approves Aypa battery storage proposal
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Aypa Power can charge ahead with its battery energy storage system (BESS) now that council has approved the proposal.