MOUNT FOREST – Bright blue skies, falling autumn leaves and a crowd of community members set the scene for Mount Forest’s second annual Tree of the Year ceremony.
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Norwell District Secondary School held a Grade 9 barbecue and information night
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School held a Grade 9 barbecue and information night on Sept. 11.
Best weekend ahead
Thanksgiving is a favourite holiday for our family.
Gordon Lightfoot tribute coming to River Run Centre
GUELPH – Fans of Gordon Lightfoot are in for a treat as the River Run centre hosts a tribute performance celebrating the Canadian icon.
Things getting haunted at Skyline Community Hub
FERGUS – Two Centre Wellington community organizations are teaming up for a spine-tingling good time.
Random thanks
Thanksgiving again. A fine tradition that has me ordering desserts because I don’t bake pies and I’m okay with that.
Policy for supporting students with prevalent medical conditions released for public consultation
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is updating its policy for students with medical conditions including asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and epilepsy.
The Awakening takes over Elora Green Space
ELORA – The Awakening event brought hundreds to the Elora Green Space on Oct. 3, officially kicking off Sensational Elora’s Monster Month.
New season of ministry at Whites Road Pentecostal Church
HARRISTON – A new season of ministry at Whites Road Pentecostal Church (WRPC) outside of Harriston is beginning. “I am happy to introduce two very special people who are stepping into leadership roles at WRPC,” said Pastor Brad Sumner.
Hazardous waste depot in Rothsay for October
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Brucedale roads garage to the Rothsay waste facility, and will be there for the month of October.
Connections Fibre Artists Exhibition on at Minto Arts Gallery
MINTO – A new exhibit has begun at the Minto Arts Gallery for October. Having its opening night on Oct. 2, the Connections Fibre Artists Exhibition will run until Oct. 25 at the gallery, located on the third floor of the Harriston library.
First Hillsburgh Gravity Grand Prix a hit among community
HILLSBURGH – A group of local parents partnered with the Hillsburgh Community Committee to organize the inaugural Hillsburgh Gravity Grand Prix on Oct. 4.
Teen spit on police officer
GUELPH – A teenaged girl was arrested last week for spitting on a police officer during a disturbance.
Council approve year’s first structural grant application
MINTO – The year’s first structural grant application has been approved by council for a total of $925.
Reflections: Defending God
It has been disheartening to witness religious rhetoric become increasingly intertwined with political rhetoric. Defending a political party is interchanged with defending God. Freedom of speech is equated to freedom of religion.