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Local Puslinch teen honours veterans with war memorabilia museum

— November 9, 2016

by Jaime Myslik. Carlan Pulkkinen loves increasing his knowledge of military history, both past and present – and he’s only 14 years old. “I think everyone should have an idea of history,” he said. “And not necessarily specifics like the…

Girl power shines through at region’s first YMCA event
— November 9, 2016

by Jaime Myslik. Empowerment was the key message at Guelph and Wellington County’s first ever Power of Being a Girl conference. “All of our little components today … are really about finding yourself and empowering yourself and believing in yourself,”…
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Register Now For The YMCA-YWCA PD Day Camp In Puslinch
— September 24, 2016

If you require child care for the upcoming PD Day on Friday, September 30, 2016, register today for the PD Day Camp hosted at the Puslinch Community Centre, 23 Brock Road South Puslinch! Your child will enjoy a full-day of…
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Puslinch Children The Star Attraction At Senior’s Luncheon
— April 12, 2016

By Margaret Hauwert. The children had been practicing their singing and dancing skills for over a month. The day had finally arrived for them to walk across to the Puslinch Community Centre to show off these talents to all the…
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Buddy Bench To Inspire Inclusion, Empathy At Aberfoyle PS
— March 15, 2016

It’s a seemingly simple piece of furniture, but it has the power to inspire empathy and inclusion – and perhaps even spark a new friendship. On March 23, Aberfoyle Public School will be presented with a Buddy Bench, a designated…
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Aberfoyle Public School students to get free skating in new year
— December 25, 2015

by Mike Robinson – ABERFOYLE – It’s not exactly a free ride for Aberfoyle Public School students, but it will be a free skate at the Optimist Recreation Centre. On Dec. 16, councillors reviewed a request from the school requesting…
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Elementary teachers to increase strike action
— August 29, 2015

by Jaime Myslik – WELLINGTON CTY. Field trips appear to be off the table for the beginning of the 2015-16 school year for Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) elementary students. Local teachers will be among 76,000 elementary educators across…
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Back To School Series: The Little Country School
— August 15, 2015

The philosophy of Montessori is “teach me to do it myself” and here in Puslinch we have The Little Country School founded by Jacqueline Flowers who takes that to heart and more. Jacqueline who started the Montessori school here at…
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Leader In Training Program at the Guelph Y
— July 17, 2015

Calling all 13-17 year olds in the Township of Puslinch who may be looking to become a volunteer within a Day Camp setting or within the Puslinch Township during the school year with hockey, soccer or other youth events. The…
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YMCA-YWCA Guelph Offering PD Days and School Break Weeks in Puslinch
— October 21, 2016

YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Offering PD Days and School Break Weeks in Puslinch Did you know you don’t have to be a Guelph Y member to register your kids for PD Days or School Break camps? This year you can enjoy…
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Youth Job Training Opportunities In Wellington County
— June 28, 2016

Now is the time to prepare yourself for the job you want. Register for these FREE sessions and take control of your job search while earning valuable certificates and job experience. Youth Job Training: Intro to Customer Service Excellence July…
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Aberfoyle PS Heading To Provincial Championships In Cardboard Boat Races
— April 11, 2016

by Ishaq Patel. On Thursday February 4th, Skills Canada held the Guelph Cardboard Boat Races at the Centennial CVI High School. Over 140 intermediate students gathered to compete in the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School…
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Dialysis Fundraiser for McMaster Sick Children’s Hospital – January 29th
— January 5, 2016

Looking for something new and different to do on a coooold Friday night in January? I would like to invite Puslinch to show their support on Friday, January 29th for children needing dialysis at McMaster Sick Children’s hospital. Tickets are…
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Smooth Transition from Summer to School
— August 30, 2015

Many children, especially in the lower grades, find it hard to make the switch from the lazy days of summer (going to the beach, playing soccer, visiting amusement parks) to the school year (early mornings, routines, homework). Come to think…
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Junior Farmers club to begin in Puslinch
— August 21, 2015

PUSLINCH – Are you from Puslinch or the Guelph area and interested in joining Junior Farmers? Then the Puslinch Junior Farmers is the place to be. Dale Sutton is planning on bringing the club back and says “it would be…
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Birds of Prey at the Puslinch Library!
— July 22, 2015

The smiling faces showed that all had a good time on July 15 at the Puslinch Library. Everyone learned about birds of prey from the Mountsberg Raptor Centre. Click here to check out our Events Calendar and find out what…
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YMCA-YWCA Puslinch Power Camp Update: Tennis and Ball Hockey
— July 10, 2015

Wimbledon is in full swing right now and next week the Puslinch Tennis Club has graciously allowed the “Try a Sport” campers the opportunity to learn and play tennis next using their courts. This will be the first time the…
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