GRAND VALLEY – Santa will be making a stop in Grand valley on Nov. 30 at 7pm as part of the 84th Annual Grand Valley Santa Claus parade.
News
Police beat: Erin woman arrested in Guelph drug investigation
GUELPH – An Erin woman has been arrested on drug and property charges after warrants were executed in late September in Guelph, Erin and Halton Region.
Ground breaking for South Guelph Secondary School
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board officials and Guelph politicians attended a ground breaking for the South Guelph Secondary School at 388 Arkell Rd., near the Victoria Road intersection, on Nov. 7.
Palmerston lights up the park for holiday season
MINTO –A good crowd was on hand for All Aboard Palmerston’s Light Up the Park evening on Nov. 15.
Singer/songwriter Amanda Braam joins David Bowie tribute band
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Bowie Lives show is coming to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 30 at 7:30pm.
Making do
Waste not, want not – or so the adage goes. In a time when money is an issue for many people, who can afford to waste anything?
Canada Post releases Hanukkah stamp
OTTAWA – Canada Post has unveiled its latest stamp which commemorates the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Gala raises $150,000 for Guelph Humane Society
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced Happy Tails Gala raised more than $150,000 in support of vulnerable animals in Guelph and Wellington County.
Arthur Santa Claus parade theme includes snow
ARTHUR – Even if there’s no snow in the forecast, people just might get to see some snow of sorts at the Arthur Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 30.
‘The Sound of Music’ comes to Hanover
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players will open their production of The Sound of Music on Nov. 29 at the Hanover Civic Theatre.
Coca-Cola holiday caravan returns in search of Canadas kindest community
GUELPH – Coca-Cola kicked off their holiday season on Nov. 13, with the return of the Coca-Cola holiday caravan and the launch of Canada’s kindness community contest.
Local vendors kick off Christmas in Erin
ERIN – The Christmas in Erin market at the fairgrounds last weekend offered unique gifts from local vendors, pony rides, alpacas, a photo booth and more to kick off the holiday season.
Reliable Ford Fergus donates to Breakfast with Santa event
BELWOOD – The Belwood Lions Club has been canvassing organizations for toys, goodies and money for its Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 7.
Erin Window Wonderland heralds the holiday season
ERIN – Erin’s Main Street was closed the evening of Nov. 15 to accommodate large crowds of Christmas shoppers during Window Wonderland.
Hillsburgh tree lighting event a huge success
HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh community committee and the Erin Chamber of Commerce hosted a tree lighting event at the Hillsburgh Parkette on Nov. 16 with over 300 people participating.