PALMERSTON – Several of the 30 Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop volunteers got together on March 4 to present an $8,000 cheque to Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary president Helen McFadzean.
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Lorax Fun Run for Charity
FERGUS – Organizer Anna Versluis hosted her first ever “Lorax Run” on March 9 to raise money…
NDSS competes in Special Olympics Bocce qualifier
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School’s Varsity Reds travelled to Guelph on Feb. 28 to compete in the Special Olympics Bocce qualifier.
Grain bin safety: minimizing risks of injury, death
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Travelling through the countryside, there is one structure that is hard to miss.
Seedy Saturday in Erin
ERIN – With spring fast approaching, many local gardeners headed to the highly anticipated annual Erin Seedy Saturday event last weekend.
Century Church Theatre presents Twist by Miles Tredinnick, directed by Nick Forrow
HILLSBURGH – Twist opened on March 9 to an enthusiastic audience that gave the production a standing ovation.
OPINION: the hidden dangers of old barn wiring
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Barn fires remain a serious concern in Wellington County and many are linked to outdated electrical systems.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Agricultural Safety Week March 16–22
WINNIPEG – Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) takes place March 16 to 22 and this year farmers, farm families, farm workers and farming communities are encouraged to prioritize #FarmSafetyEveryday.
Local twins celebrate 90th birthday
MAPLETON – Twins Morley and Murray Trask were born at a farmhouse in Alma on March 1, 1935.
Wellington North Mayor’s Breakfast set for April 10
ARTHUR – Wellington North officials are inviting residents, local businesses and stakeholders to join Mayor Andy Lennox for breakfast on April 10 in Arthur.
Police beat: Mapleton man dead after collision on Wellington Road 12
MAPLETON – A Mapleton man is dead following a serious crash last Thursday on Wellington Road 12 near Glen Allan.
Minto students win big at VMF CUP
MINTO – Three students from Minto helped clinch the championship for the Orangeville Vikings at the VMF CUP in London in the U11 Atom division Feb. 28 to March 2.
Pedestrian hit by transport truck at Fergus intersection
FERGUS – A pedestrian remains in life-threatening condition after being hit by a transport truck…
Avian flu detected in local backyard flock
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A domestic bird in Wellington County has tested positive for avian influenza, according to a Feb. 21 notification from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Final show of Gallery Concert Series features ‘enhanced’ string ensemble
ABOYNE – The final Gallery Concert of the season will be held March 30 in the Wellington County Museum and Archives.