WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign runs Oct. 8 to 14, and the theme is “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”
Enchanted Forest of Fergus – An evening of music, art and magic
FERGUS - Over 2500 guests attended the second annual Enchanted Forest of Fergus, held Sept. 22 and 23 in the forested area behind the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
A brief history of a local historian, author, octogenarian
FERGUS – Many longtime residents of Centre Wellington are familiar with Pat Mestern, a local historian with a passion for storytelling that is deeply rooted in her family’s past.
Hoof Heroes: The farriers who keep horses on surefooted ground
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For decades, Paul Fischbach has quietly dedicated himself to a craft that is essential for the well-being of our equine companions: farriery.
Equine enthusiasts recognize Senior Horse Education Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY– When people think about horses, some tend to envision stallions leaping over obstacles, sprinting toward the finish line at the racetrack, or taking in fresh air as they casually trot through pastures along any number of rural roads.
Celebrating unity, sacrifice: Legion Week honours Canada’s veterans
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Beginning Sept. 17, Legion Week will get underway across Ontario and the country.
Poppy campaign begins Oct. 27
WELLINGTON COUNTY - One of the Legion’s top priorities each fall is the Poppy Campaign, which begins in late October and runs through to November 11, Remembrance Day.
Enchanted Forest returns for second year
FERGUS — After a successful debut last fall, organizers of The Enchanted Forest of Fergus say they are excited to host the second annual event in the forest behind the Wellington County Community Sportsplex on Sept. 22 and 23.
Celebrating over 50 years of quality craftsmanship and sophisticated style
Your view of the outside world should be as beautiful as the view inside your home. Frame your outlook with the elegance and sophistication of custom-designed window dressings by Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd.
Angelstone Tournaments hosts Major League Show Jumping
ERIN - Angelstone Tournaments kicked off its premier show jumping event August 16 to 20.
Aberfoyle celebrates annual Fall Fair at Puslinch Community Center
ABERFOYLE – Residents and visitors alike are gearing up for the highly anticipated 181st Aberfoyle Fall Fair.
Rolling strong: Celebrating the vital impact of truck drivers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Observed annually in September, National Trucking Week is a dedicated occasion that underscores the significance of Canada’s trucking industry.
‘Don’t let the old man in’: maintaining youthfulness into your 80s
EDEN MILLS – A few days before his 88th birthday in 2018, Clint Eastwood was golfing with musician Toby Keith and shared that he’d be starting work on his film The Mule.
Unveiling the spirit of tradition and competition: Fergus Scottish Festival
FERGUS – The grounds at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex are set to welcome an expected 26,000 people Aug. 11 to 13 for the 78th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
‘Monstrous’ transformations: life-sized monsters undergo restoration
ELORA – Every year in October, Elora’s downtown comes alive with monsters, mushrooms and all things macabre during “Monster Month”.