On a rare day, I found myself home alone. The house was mine, all mine. Solitude. Sigh.
News
Tristan Sauer wins 2025 Middlebrook Prize for young Canadian curators
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is pleased to announce that Tristan Sauer has been awarded the 2025 Middlebrook Prize for young Canadian curators.
Guests enjoy the Life Outdoors Show at the Clifford and Community Centre
CLIFFORD – The Life Outdoors Show was held at the Clifford and Community Centre on April 5 and 6. Guests got to enjoy vendors showcasing fishing, hunting, cottage life, camping and homesteading products.
Mount Forest BIA proposes switch to LED lighting downtown
KENILWORTH – LED lighting could be coming to Mount Forest’s downtown core.
Grand River Conservation Authority issues flood warnings in Drayton
MAPLETON – Drayton was one of many areas for which the Grand River Conservation Authority issued a flood warning message last week.
Minto wins OBIAA award of excellence, Move to Minto
MINTO – The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) hosted the 2025 BIA Awards Gala on March 31, celebrating the achievements of Ontario’s Business Improvement Areas (BIAs).
Reflections
The two most important “celebrations” in Christian faith are next week. If there is still a big kid inside you, your brain just perked up and said “Hey, the most important celebration is Christmas – yay presents! - but it’s only April, what are you talking about?”
Guelph, Upper Credit humane societies among those receiving PetSmart charities grant
BURLINGTON– PetSmart Charities of Canada has awarded $700,000 in grant funding to 17 animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country.
Town of Erin renews insurance policy below budgeted price
ERIN – The Town of Erin renewed its insurance policy with Marsh Canada for less than the amount earmarked in the 2025 budget.
Trade Tracks Showcase connects students with the trades
FERGUS – The Trade Tracks Showcase will be returning to Fergus on April 25 and 26.
Household hazardous waste mobile depot in Riverstown for April
RIVERSTOWN – The mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) depot has moved to the Riverstown Waste facility and will be there throughout April.
Clifford Lions Club reforming
MINTO – The Clifford Lions Club is reforming and would like to become the Minto and District Lions Club instead.
Police beat: Guelph man arrested for attempted murder of neighbour
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces attempted murder and other charges after his neighbour was attacked in his own home last week.
Palmerston hosts 64 curling teams for championship tournament
MINTO – The 2025 Elementary Curling Championship was hosted at the Palmerston Curling Club from April 3 to 6.
Mapleton hosts EmpowerHER Day series with help from firefighters
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton’s economic development and recreation departments, with support from local community groups and businesses, have created an “EmpowerHER Day series.”