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Wellington-Waterloo Hunt Club celebrates 60 years of horses and hounds
PUSLINCH – A pack of foxhounds runs down a wooded trail, attentively pursuing a scent. Behind them is a thundering sound of hooves, as people on horseback follow close on their heels.
Information session on new Guelph high school boundary is March 6
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is conducting a boundary review for a new Guelph high school.
Residents invited to complete community survey
ERIN – The future of parks, recreation and culture rest in residents’ hands as a new survey is released by the town.
Launch of Lake Erie research program leverages agricultural partnerships
GUELPH – The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), in collaboration with several key stakeholders, has announced the launch of the Lake Erie Enhanced Analysis of Agricultural Practices (LEEAAP) research program.
Palmerston Blessings to You Centre donates $1,500 to student snack program
ARTHUR – St. John Catholic Elementary School in Arthur runs a daily nutritious snack program that offers fruit, vegetables and a grain or protein to 238 students.
Tony DeLuca joins EFAC’s Art Talks Series
FERGUS – The Elora Fergus Arts Council (EFAC) presents the next installment of its 2025 Art Talks Series, featuring master goldsmith and EFAC member Tony DeLuca.
Guelph Dance Presents Two Shows through IBPOC Artist’s Network Tour
GUELPH – Guelph Dance has announced it will be bringing four dance companies to Guelph for double bill presentations happening Feb. 28 and March 28.
Elora community raises over $78,000 at Coldest Night fundraiser
ELORA – One of the many Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers across the country took place at the Grand River Raceway in Elora on Feb. 22.
Bellissimo family igloo
FERGUS – The Bellissimo family has created a colourful igloo on their front lawn in Fergus, a task that took a few weeks to accomplish.
Fergus Scottish Festival hosts Kilt Skate
FERGUS – Hundreds of people flocked to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Saturday to enjoy the annual Kilt Skate.
Equine Guelph relaunches biosecurity risk calculator in partnership with Equine Disease Communication Center
GUELPH – Equine Guelph has upgraded its biosecurity risk calculator, an online healthcare tool designed to help horse owners and caretakers assess and manage infectious disease risks.
U of G United Way campaign exceeds fundraising goal
GUELPH – The University of Guelph community has exceeded its fundraising goal for the annual United Way campaign, raising $460,481 in 2024, surpassing its target of $450,000.
Arthur students learn to curl
ARTHUR – Students in Grades 4 to 8 at St. John Catholic School had the opportunity to learn to curl with the Arthur Curling Club this month.
Camping registration open at Grand River Conservation Areas
GUELPH – The snow may still be falling, but the 2025 camping season is just around the corner.