WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Jan. 17, Perth-Wellington MPP Mathew Rae announced the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington will be receiving $99,900 in funding to support dementia care and other supports and services.
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New year, new hobby? Fergus Model Flyers seeking members
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After retiring in 2017, Gordon Harris returned to a childhood interest and he now wants to share it with youths.
Snowmobilers take advantage of cold weather and rural trails
MINTO – The snow that fell over the weekend was likely a welcome sight for snowmobilers, who could be spotted riding trails in rural areas around the county.
Belwood Lions Club makes donations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Jan. 15 the Belwood and District Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank with the help of community donations from events such as the club’s December 2024 breakfast with Santa.
Arts centre has ‘most successful’ holiday fundraiser
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is singing the praises of the community and the Skyline Group of Companies for helping the centre attain its most successful holiday campaign to date.
Highlights from Catholic school board’s student census
GUELPH – Students in kindergarten through Grade 12 at the Wellington Catholic District School Board participated in a census in April.
UGDSB to review French immersion program
GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are set to hire an outside organization to review the board’s French immersion program.
Catholic board applies for zoning change for new school
MAPLETON – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has applied for a zoning amendment to allow for the construction of an elementary school and day care at 7 Green St. in Drayton.
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Minto Arts Gallery presents Country Horizons; opening night is Feb. 6
MINTO – The Minto Arts Gallery will be presenting a new show entitled Country Horizons that includes paintings by artist Vaghn Gillson.
Homeowners apply for rezoning regarding Drayton severance
MAPLETON – A severed lot in Drayton may be rezoned from future development to residential to allow the construction of a house.
Blessings to You Centre donates revenue to in-need organizations
MINTO – The Blessings to You Centre Palmerston donates its revenue to in-need community organizations.
School board chair was wrong: recording meetings is permitted
GUELPH – During a Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on Jan. 13, a parent delegate used their cell phone to record an apology from associate director Tracy McLennan.
The Elora Singers and the Vancouver Chamber Choir set to perform joint concert in Guelph
GUELPH – Community members are invited to come and experience two Juno-nominated choirs – The Elora Singers led by artistic director Mark Vuorinen and the Vancouver Chamber Choir with artistic director Kari Turunen as they perform a special program of choral music at the Basilica of Our Lady Immacu
Puslinch seeking feedback on proposed donation policy
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township has launched a community engagement survey on the municipality’s proposed donation policy on EngagePuslinch.ca.