ERIN – Cole Upton has been playing soccer with H.E.A.D.S. (Hillsburgh Erin and District Soccer) since the age of three.
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Magpie’s Bakery permanently closes in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Maggie Schram, owner and operator of Magpie’s Bakery, announced the business’ official closure on the bakery’s Facebook page on Sept. 4.
Mount Forest Lions Club raises $12,500 for cancer
MOUNT FOREST – On Sept. 7 the Mount Forest Lion’s Club held its first dinner and dance fundraiser in support of research and treatment of childhood cancers.
Open Mind: Dementia awareness
September 21st is World Alzheimer Awareness Day.
Plastic People screening at Gorge Cinema
ELORA – The documentary Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics is coming for one show only at the Gorge Cinema in Elora and Save Our Water is inviting the public to watch and learn.
Support Guelph Wish Fund for Children by going to the movies
GUELPH — The Guelph Wish Fund for Children is excited to announce its third annual Movie Night, taking place on Oct. 7, at the Cineplex Galaxy Theatre (Woodlawn Road) in Guelph.
Comfort in familiarity
The last time we heard a similar battle cry, Wellington North unveiled a new slogan at entrance ways into Mount Forest.
Political leaders attend Arthur Caressant Care’s community day
ARTHUR – Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home in Arthur held a community engagement day on Sept. 13, with MP John Nater and Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox in attendance.
Guelph Rotary Club facilitates Reconciliation Walk at Riverside Park
GUELPH – Indigenous voices call upon all Canadians to educate ourselves and our peers as to the truth about Canada’s residential school legacy and its resulting harm.
Lovers of the Birds
I would like to share with you a fascinating book entitled Where the Falcon Flies by Adam Schoalts. If it interests you, you may find this book through the Wellington County Library.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair brings crowds to community
HARRISTON – The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, from Sept. 13 to 15, included bouncy houses, horse shows, a parade and much more.
Man arrested after cameras found in students’ home
GUELPH – A Guelph man was arrested last Saturday after four female students reported finding hidden cameras in the bathrooms of their rental house.
OMAFRA reports four county horses positive for strangles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four local strangles cases have been reported to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) this month.
Palmerston Terry Fox Run raises at least $7,700
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Terry Fox Run took place on Sept. 15, raising at least $7,700.