MOUNT FOREST – On Oct. 16 students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest were recognized for their academic, extracurricular and leadership successes this past school year.
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Aberfoyle to become ‘Tinsel Town’ as Santa Claus parade announced
ABERFOYLE – The Optimist Club of Puslinch has announced that the 30th annual Santa Claus Parade will take place on Nov. 23 at 2pm.
CWDHS girls basketball teams qualifies for playoffs
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington District High School girls basketball team played its last home game on Oct. 28, losing 42-30 to second place Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School.
Erin Devils U18 hockey team to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation
ERIN – The Erin Devils U18 hockey team participated in the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 14 and will present a $1,310 cheque to the Terry Fox Foundation.
Local students to compete in National Youth Remembrance Contests
NORTH WELLINGTON – Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Legion National Foundation work with schools and home-school families across Canada for a National Youth Remembrance Contest.
Robert Munsch donates archives to Guelph Public Library
GUELPH – Internationally renowned children’s author Robert Munsch has donated his personal archives of stories and materials to the Guelph Public Library archives, for research and display at the new central library.
Overnight parking ban in effect Nov. 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is reminding residents of overnight parking restrictions, which came into effect Nov. 1, and remain in place until March 31, 2026.
Industry symposium to explore positive change in equine community
GUELPH – The University of Guelph is hosting the 10th Annual Equine Industry Symposium on Nov. 18 and 19.
Experience ‘Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns’ this season
MINTO – The Town of Minto has officially announced that Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns, a festive experience inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season, is back again.
Painted rocks placed at Erin cenotaph
ERIN – These painted rocks were created and placed at the Erin cenotaph by Erin Public School Grade 8 students back in 2021 as part of an art literacy project.
Driver caught going four times speed limit: police
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces several charges and was immediately taken off the road after he was caught driving more than four times the speed limit.
Playful Fox Productions brings Dracula to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Playful Fox Productions brought the play Dracula to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 24 and 25 and it had all the right Halloween vibes.
Arthur Legion hosts Christmas Craft Sale
ARTHUR – The Arthur Legion hosted its Christmas Craft Sale on Nov. 1 at the Arthur Legion from 10am to 2pm.
Reflections: Don’t wait
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: if you wait until the time is perfect to do something, you’ll never do anything.