GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has passed the final draft of the 2022 budget, which will see a 2.31 per cent tax rate increase for Guelph/Eramosa residents.
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Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department recognizes service
Years of service – On Dec. 14, the Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department recognized six of its members…
Canadian Blood Services hosts blood drive in Fergus
FERGUS – Canadian Blood Services will be hosting two Blood Donation events in Fergus.
Recognition awarded to participants of Fergus Santa Claus Parade
Parade prizes – Fergus Santa Claus Parade chair Jim Dandy, second from left, handed out monetary…
Chief of Grand Valley and District Fire Department retires
GRAND VALLEY – After nearly 45 years in public service, Grand Valley and District Fire Department Chief Kevin McNeilly will retire from the joint Municipalities of Grand Valley, Amaranth, and East Garafraxa on Jan. 10.
Students lead 12 Days of Giving in support of Salvation Army
GUELPH – Since the beginning of December, the school community of St. Ignatius Catholic School has been collecting items of need for the Salvation Army.
Schreiner calls for expansion of Greenbelt, Paris Galt Moraine
GUELPH – MPP for Guelph and Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner joined the Greenbelt West Coalition on Dec. 14 to call for a westward expansion of the Greenbelt, including the Paris Galt Moraine.
Study finds Ontario farmers lead in cover crop adoption
GUELPH – Results from a 2020 Ontario Cover Crop Feedback Survey are in. There were 520…
Make local food the centrepiece of your Christmas dinner: OFA
GUELPH - The Christmas dinner is one of the most iconic on the calendar.
Wellington County OPP’s Stuff a Cruiser event supported CW Food Bank
Stuff a cruiser – Wellington County OPP welcomed food bank donations on Dec. 18 at FreshCo in…
Local school boards announce kindergarten registration for 2022-23 school year opens January
GUELPH – Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is fast approaching.
Guelph woman wins Encore prize
Lotto winner – Saying “yes” to Encore paid off for Kerrylyn Kyte of Guelph. Kerrylyn matched…
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate $9,000 to Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Caring donation – 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented Groves Memorial Community …
Giant Tiger staff make donation to Centre Wellington Food Bank
Food bank donation – A donation from Giant Tiger in Fergus was made to the Centre Wellington Food…
GRAS certified as a Great Place to Work for 2021
ELORA – The team at Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) and Grand River Raceway has announced it has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second time.