FERGUS – The Fergus Highland Rugby Club’s U18 girls team struck gold during the club’s celebration of women and girls in a match against North Halton on June 25.
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Police beat: Break-in, theft
MOUNT FOREST – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for a break-in and theft at a local business.
New grant to help farmers reduce phosphorus runoff in Grand River watershed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmers in the Grand River watershed have access to new grant funding, available through the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), aimed at reducing phosphorus runoff into local waterways—a crucial step in preventing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Gents and Kings offering free haircuts to seniors this summer
ELORA – Brian Randall, owner of Gents and Kings Barber Lounge in Elora, is offering free haircuts for seniors this summer.
$100,000 ENCORE winner
GUELPH – Matthew Young of Guelph is $100,000 richer and still in disbelief thanks to a winning ENCORE ticket in the April 11 draw.
Norwell District Secondary School girls slo-pitch team compete at Slo-Pitch Festival
WINDSOR – On June 9 and 10, the Norwell District Secondary School girls slo-pitch team competed in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association’s (OFSAA) Slo-Pitch Festival in Windsor.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market Strawberry Social well-attended
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington North Farmers’ Market hosted a well-attended Strawberry Social in Mount Forest on June 21.
M&T Graphics Factory co-op program holds open house
WELLINGTON COUNTY – M&T Graphics Factory held an open house on June 19 that showcased work created by Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) Grade 11 students this year.
UGDSB passes $550 million balanced budget, but not without challenges
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has passed the 2025-2026 school year budget totalling $549.6 million. The balanced budget was developed over several months and focuses on the priorities outlined in the board’s multi-year plan. Trustees approved an operating budget of $499.9 m
Rotary Club of Guelph donates $250,000 to Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – As part of its Centennial Project, the Rotary Club of Guelph has donated $250,000 to the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) on June 20 in support of the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre (GLNC).
McFarlane Family Dental expanding
MOUNT FOREST – Over 45 years ago, in an office with just one dental chair, Dr. Bob McFarlane opened the doors to his dental practice, which is now expanding to meeting growing demand.
Community 6 Girl Guides of Canada host Award and Recognition Ceremony
GUELPH – On June 21, Community 6 Girl Guides of Canada hosted an Award and Recognition Ceremony at Guelph Lake Sports Field.
Annual farm tour at Wicked Welly Farm
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Now that summer is coming along and plants are growing rapidly, Wicked Welly Farm and Apiary had its annual farm tour on June 14.
Educators receive Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award
MOUNT FOREST –This year’s Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award has been awarded to two Mount Forest teachers: Matt Timberlake and Jen Cork from Wellington Heights Secondary School.
Arthur celebrates Canada Day early
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce held a Canada Day street market on June 28 on Charles Street East, featuring an array of booths selling food and goods, as well as live music, games, face painting and temporary tattoos.