FERGUS – On Aug. 12, Scott McLelland will be running an event for mental health awareness and support at the Grace Church property located at 35 Farley Rd. in Fergus.
Rockwood FC U21 girls team wins Ontario Women’s Soccer League
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Rockwood FC U21 ladies soccer team won in the Ontario Women’s Soccer League on July 25.
Kurtz qualifies for motocross championships
ARISS – On July 28, Kiana Kurtz qualified for the 42nd annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.
Author from Walkerton debuts new book
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Jenna Lee Lethbridge recently launched her new book titled, A Dog’s Love at Roc ‘n’ Duke’s Mount Forest and Walkerton locations.
Drayton Fair kicks off season of local agricultural exhibitions
MAPLETON – Fair season is about to get underway across northern Wellington County.
Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Arthur cenotaph
ARTHUR – The 100th anniversary of the Arthur Cenotaph will be celebrated on Aug. 6, and the Arthur and Area Historical Society is holding an event that afternoon from noon to 4pm at Memorial Park to celebrate.
University of Guelph experts develop food safety toolbox
GUELPH — Launched on June 7, University of Guelph (U of G) researchers developed a user-friendly food safety toolbox after over a year of discussion.
Herrington places in top four at tennis provincials
MOUNT FOREST — Victoria Herrington from Mount Forest recently finished in the top four in the Ontario U18 outdoor provincials in doubles and placed in the top 12 in singles.
Bryzen Manipula to represent Canada at world championships
ROCKWOOD — Bryzen Ace Manipula recently won the 2023 Canadian Billiard and Snooker Association’s Canadian Junior Championships and earned a spot in the World Junior Championships in nine-ball.
Five local girls headed to national fast pitch championship in August
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Five girls from Wellington County will be headed to Brandon, Manitoba from Aug. 9 to 13 for the U15 girls Canadian Fast Pitch Championships.
Local history on display in Harriston
HARRISTON – Throughout the summer the Harriston Historical Society has made an informal arrangement with the Minto Arts Council to set up a special display on the third floor of the Wellington County Library in Harriston.
Mary Lynne Forrest golf tourney raises over $45,000 for MRI campaign
MINTO — On July 19, the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament held its 19th annual golf event at the Pike Lake Golf Centre.
John Deere Show and tractor pull held in Palmerston
PALMERSTON — From July 21 to 23, a John Deere Show run by the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club was held in Palmerston.
‘Buddy Bench’ unveiled at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS – On July 20, the Centre Wellington Lacrosse community, represented by current and former members of the men’s senior Aces, Jr. B Mohawks, Jr. C Thisles, and CW Minor Lacrosse, along with #GetInTouchForHutch, unveiled a “Buddy Bench” at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus.
Dixon Home Hardware celebrates 100 years in business
FERGUS – Locally owned and operated since 1923, Dixon Home Hardware is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year.