ELORA – The Elora Mohawks Alumni held their fourth annual golf tournament on June 22 at Wildwinds Golf Links.
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Upcoming conference focuses on grief in the workplace
WATERLOO – Dealing with bereavement and loss in the workplace is the subject of the Grief at Work conference being hosted this fall by Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO-MR).
Province, feds expanding mental health supports to farm workers
TORONTO – The federal and provincial governments are investing up to $538,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to expand the Farmer Wellness Initiative to Ontario farm workers.
Elora Community Theatre to host Shakespeare in the Park
ELORA – The Elora Centre for Arts will become a focus for Shakespeare enthusiasts this August.
Ram Rodeo Tour brings thrilling show to Erin
ERIN – The Ram Rodeo Tour performed in Erin on July 20 and 21, its latest stop among 17 locations across southern Ontario this season.
Town of Erin to host wastewater system construction open house
ERIN – The town is hosting an open house session to provide updates on the construction of the wastewater system.
Ballantyne honoured for influence in municipal government
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillor Diane Ballantyne has been recognized for her contributions to local government with an honourable mention in the 2024 Women of Influence in Local Government Awards.
New policy to guide ice time allocation
MAPLETON – Council here has reviewed a draft ice allocation policy meant to ensure local groups have fair access to the PMD Arena ice rink.
Reflections: The best we can do is pray
“And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment” (Mark 5:25-27).
Erin Fall Fair Horse Heritage Awards celebrate rich history
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) and Erin Fall Fair will celebrate a milestone anniversary next year.
Horses’ eyes, ears, tails say a lot about how they feel
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Understanding how horses are feeling can go a long way to improve equine welfare, increase safety for horses and the people around them, and foster stronger relationships between horses and people.
Outstanding in the fields
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmer Luke Hartung shared the wisdom of his experience with members of the West Luther Field Crops 4-H Club when he hosted the club’s most recent meeting at his property, Harwill Farms, on July 16.
Elora Festival closes out it’s 45th season
ELORA – The three weeks of song that made up the 45th season of the Elora Festival came to an end on July 20 with a show featuring the festival’s ensemble-in-residence, the Elora Singers.
Drayton/Mapleton Agricultural Society to award first Junior Ambassador
MAPLETON – For the first time, the Drayton/Mapleton Agricultural Society will have a Junior Ambassador for the upcoming year.
Historical society display highlights theatre guild’s 50th anniversary
HARRISTON – The Harriston Historical Society is partnering with the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) to celebrate the guild’s 50th anniversary.