MOUNT FOREST – Remembrance Day is celebrated every fall, but soon after forgotten.
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Palmerston Poppy Project doubles in size
PALMERSTON – What began as a small way to honour war veterans quickly turned into a community-wide project.
Erin hires IT manager as part of ‘digital transformation’
ERIN – The town has hired Asher Jaffri to the new position of manager of information technology and digital transformation, effective Nov. 12.
Weekly group offers supports for LGBTQ youth, allies in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A new weekly group here provides a place for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their allies to offer each other support.
Wellington Rural Water Quality Program celebrates 25th anniversary
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Rural Water Quality Program, which was launched in 1999, offers grant money as well as technical assistance to farmers and landowners to implement a variety of different types of projects that improve and protect water quality.
Legions to host remembrance services across county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Remembrance services will be held throughout the county, both on and leading up to Nov. 11.
‘Reassuring level of interest’ in vacant council seat
MAPLETON – Township staff say efforts to fill a vacant council seat here are progressing well.
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Beaded poppy workshop with Indigenous artist Nov. 9, 10
GUELPH – Naomi Smith, from the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation in Neyaashiinimiing, is leading a two-day beaded poppy workshop on Nov. 9 and 10.
Horse Heritage Awards announced at Erin Fair
ERIN – A beautiful day at the 174th Erin Fair was the backdrop for this year’s Horse Heritage awards The 2024 Hall of Fame included two inductees and a nod to the Standardbred Horse.
Theatre guild to stage Anne of Green Gables – The Musical
HARRISTON - The Grey-Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is staging a musical version of the popular Anne of Green Gables story this fall.
Harriston’s Haunted Theatre a hit
HARRISTON – The Harriston Town Hall Theatre was among the stops at the Harriston Rising Halloween Haunt on Oct. 25.
The Fugitives put new spin on Battle of Vimy Ridge
FERGUS – Brendan McLeod did a little musical archeology and discovered songs sung by soldiers in the trenches at Vimy Ridge.
Juno winner Chantel Kreviazuk fills Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Juno winner singer-songwriter Chantel Kreviazuk filled the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 2 with a stunning evening of songs and stories.
