Shop with a Cop - Grade 5 and 6 students from Maryborough Public School took part in the annual Shop with a Cop program on Dec. 12. Students arrived at the Drayton Freshmart in cruisers and fire trucks with lights flashing and sirens blaring.
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Youth volunteers celebrated by Drayton Festival Theatre
Youth volunteers - The annual youth volunteer appreciation party at the Drayton Festival Theatre was held recently, with pizza and cupcakes on the menu.
Province launches dental program for low-income seniors
QUEEN’S PARK - Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece is touting the Ontario government’s new dental care program for low-income seniors.
Recreation association asks council for additional funding to complete accessible swing set at Wallace Cumming Park
MAPLETON - Alma Community Recreation Association (ACRA) members are asking council for additional funding to complete an accessible swing set for Wallace Cumming Park.
Council revises list of groups given free event use of arena, community centres
MAPLETON – Council has voted to remove the Mapleton fire department from, and include the…
Severance creates access point for residential development
MINTO – Town council has recommended approval of a severance for an Elora Street property in Harriston to create access to a future residential development.
The Torchmen Quartet performed in Clifford
Torchmen in Clifford - The Torchmen Quartet entertained with gospel favourites in concert recently at Knox United Church in Clifford.
Regional tourism agency launches Shareable Moment Challenge
KITCHENER - Montreal has musical, light-up seesaws that have earned a top spot on the must-see list of visitors.
Breakfast with Santa served up in Clifford
Breakfast for children’s wishes - Kaycee Quipp of Wroxeter shared a moment with Santa at the Breakfast with Santa held Dec. 7 at Gramma Jo’s Restaurant in Clifford.
A bright night at annual parade of lights
Parade of Lights - Lights were strung on the tractors with care at the Rockwood Farmers’ Annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 12.
4H blacklight theatre club thanks community
MIMOSA - The Mimosa 4-H Blacklight Drama club would like to thank everyone who came out to see our production of Playing in the Dark on Dec. 14 and 15.
OFA COMMENTARY: OFA takes agri-food priorities to Queen’s Park
Ontario’s agri-food industry is a powerhouse for the province and we’ve got room to grow – that’s the message the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) took to the halls and offices of Queen’s Park on Dec. 9.
OMAFRA REPORT: 2018-19 fall and winter forage conditions
Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year! The staff at the Elora Resource Centre and the…
Michael Chong ponders Conservative leadership race
FERGUS – Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong may throw his hat in the ring to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Guelph-Eramosa approves 2020 budget with 2.9% tax hike
BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa council approved its 2020 budget bylaw with a 2.9% township tax increase at its Dec. 16 meeting.