GUELPH – On Oct. 8 the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) announced a provincial investment of $1.7 million over three years in its leadership, data and economic development programs.
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Police beat: Teen charged in armed robbery
FERGUS – A local teen is facing robbery charges following an incident in Fergus last week.
OPINION: Farms are small businesses too – and they need less red tape to grow
ONTARIO – This week marks Small Business Week in Ontario. Spearheaded by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), it celebrates and draws attention to the vital role that small business plays in the Ontario economy.
Firefighters learn skills in large-animal rescue
ELORA – First responders got hands-on training in large animal rescue at the Grand River Raceway on Oct. 17.
Township seeking public input on revitalization of Confederation Park
FERGUS – Centre Wellington Township plans to revitalize Confederation Park in Fergus.
Mohawks Alumni donate to Groves Hospital Foundation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of the Mohawks Alumni stopped by Groves Memorial Community Hospital on Oct. 7 to present a $5,000 donation to the Groves Hospital Foundation.
Community open house at new Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH LAKE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will host a community open house at the Guelph Lake Nature Centre on Oct. 25 from 10am to 3pm to celebrate its opening.
Hair with Care raises $4,000 for Heart and Stroke Foundation
FERGUS – On Oct. 17 Carrie Anne Kierstead handed a giant cheque worth $4,000 to Sara Felske, senior fundraising and relationship manager for the Heart and Stroke Foundation West Region.
Drayton 150 Celebration committee presents final report to council
MAPLETON – The Drayton 150 Celebration Committee presented its final report to Mapleton council on Oct. 14, expressing deep gratitude for the township’s partnership and support in making the anniversary weekend a success.
James Barker Band coming to Guelph
GUELPH – The James Barker Band is coming to Guelph’s River Run Centre as part of its Canadian Country Series.
Car maintenance tips to for a safe winter
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With fall well underway and winter fast approaching, it is important to consider what must be done to prepare one’s vehicle for snowy weather.
Community Living to launch mobile learning lab
GUELPH – Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) is hosting an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new learning lab, made possible through a generous $98,400 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Harrison Park opens in Elora
ELORA– Granite Homes and Gemini Homes hosted the grand opening celebration of Harrison Park at the South River community in Elora on Oct. 18.
County museum to host Halloween festivities
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting several events this month to celebrate Halloween.
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