DRAYTON – Ask anyone in Drayton who to speak to about the fair, and more often than not, Arlie Zantinge’s name will come up. She has long been the go-to person for the annual fair and the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society.
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Hillsburgh residents charged after police seize guns from home
HILLSBURGH – Two local residents face a number of firearm charges after police seized close to 30 guns from a home here.
Santa Claus is coming to Fergus Dec. 4
FERGUS – Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend as organizers welcome back the Fergus Santa Claus Parade.
Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights returns Dec. 9
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Children will once again see Santa and Mrs. Claus riding through Rockwood, as officials have announced the return of the traditional Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
United Way issues ‘red alert’ due to high community needs
GUELPH – United Way is calling on the community for help as the organization issues a red alert due to high community needs.
Elora Distillery adds rum to its offerings
ELORA – Just in time for eggnog, the Elora Distillery has launched a new line of rum.
Emergency Food Security Fund top up benefits six food organizations
CANADA - The federal government is providing $100-million additional dollars to the Emergency Food Security Fund (EFSF) in light of higher demand and fewer resources due to the pandemic.
PIN inspires change with virtual youth summit
GUELPH – The People and Information Network (PIN) is working to inspire change through youth volunteering in its latest event.
Now you can adopt a kennel at GHS
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is offering the opportunity to not only adopt animals, but to adopt kennels as well.
District 31 Wellington RTOERO donate to school nutrition program Food and Friends
Healthy donation – Teachers know the importance of a belly full of nutritious food to student…
That’s a wrap: Ninth Season of Operation Christmas Child a success
HANOVER – Last week trucks arrived at the Hanover Missionary Church (HMC), which served this…
Lindsay farm adds Christmas bale display
Bale display – Hugh and Leslie Lindsay built a Christmas display on 6th line, West Garafraxa,…
Centre Wellington municipal office reopens on Dec. 6
ELORA – For the first time in over 20 months, Centre Wellington will open its municipal office to the public on Dec. 6. “We are confident that we have the tools in place to safely serve our customers” stated Mayor Kelly Linton in a Dec. 1 press release.
OPP urges people to plan ahead as it kicks off Festive RIDE campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police officials say now that they've launched their annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign, drivers can expect to see more police checks on area roads.
Over 300 nativity scenes on display at Knox church event in Conn
CONN – A church community here offers a unique Christmas event designed to highlight the true spirt of the season.