FERGUS - Lillian Burden doesn’t have a Scottish bone in her body – but she’s held the song of the bagpipes in her heart for nearly a century.
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OCWA report suggests much of Mini Lakes wastewater equipment should be replaced
ABERFOYLE - The Ontario Clean Water Agency reports the Mini Lakes Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) “is starting to see serious degradation in performance of the system.”
Historical society recognizes Rev. Dr. Donna Mann
TORONTO - On July 15, the Ontario Historical Society presented the 2018 Cemetery Preservation Award to Rev. Dr. Donna Mann of Elora.
I approved this message
It seemed sincere when a candidate had to approve a message delivered to the public. One could argue there was an element of accountability.
August
Without question, this has been one of my best summers in recent memory and I haven’t even had my week of vacation yet (three weeks and counting).
Arthur kiosk removed due to disrepair: Givens
ARTHUR - It looks like the information kiosk at Arthur Community Park may be a thing of the past.
Mitchell to run for federal Liberals
STRATFORD – Local Liberals are set to gather in Stratford for a “Team Trudeau” 2019 nomination meeting on Aug. 12.
Celebration of life planned for former Wellington County CAO Jim Andrews
GUELPH - A celebration of life is planned on Aug. 25 for former Wellington County CAO Jim Andrews, who passed away on July 26.
Police beat: Two men charged in break-in
Men charged in break-in GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Two men have been arrested and face multiple charges…
Industry Day a hit at Grand River Raceway
Industry Day - Grand River Raceway’s annual Industry Day event took place on Aug. 5 with driver Doug McNair winning the Battle Of The Belles with Karma Seelster and Jody Jamieson winning the Battle Of Waterloo with Sports Obsession.
Busy weekend in Mapleton, Minto – fair, street party, story telling on tap
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There will be plenty of activity in the northern portion of the county this weekend, as Mapleton residents gear up for the annual Drayton Fair, while Minto residents are set to party in the street.
Pool carnival in Palmerston
Pool carnival - Palmerston Lifeguards hosted a fundraising carnival at the local swimming pool on Aug. 2 to raise funds for updated pool equipment.
Drayton Rotary plans Cruise Nights
DRAYTON - The Drayton Rotary Club will hold the first of three planned Cruise Nights on Aug. 12 from 6 to 8pm across from the Drayton fire hall.
Drug-free kids campaign focus for National Drug Drop-off Month
OTTAWA - Close to 830 tonnes of unused and expired medicine – that’s a 14 per cent increase in the amount recuperated by local pharmacies in Canada last year.
Harriston hosted Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament
Memorial tournament - The Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament was held in Harriston over the Civic Holiday Weekend.