FERGUS – Alex Maggs has qualified for Canada's Senior Women’s Freestyle Kayak team, which will compete in the Canoe Freestyle World Championships next year in England.
‘Trek for Hope’ rolls through Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Quebec resident Stephen Dartt biked through Wellington County this week, as part of his “Trek for Hope” fundraiser across Canada. The 57 year-old is raising funds and awareness for research towards the rare form of cancer he is battling.
Fergus Legion to host first motorcycle show and shine
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion is holding its inaugural motorcycle “show and shine” on Sept. 19 from 10am to 4pm, kicking off activities running from Sept. 19 to 25. Lunch will be available.
Elora resident creates Fergus Scottish Festival display
Brooms – Elora resident Steve Reed sets out decorated brooms for almost every event –…
Storm damage in Elora caused power outage
Storm damage – There was damage several places in Elora from the early morning storm Aug. 11.…
Students participate in charity contest, resident shares experience volunteering
MOUNT FOREST – Autism Dog Services (ADS) recently partnered with Conestoga College’s Bachelor of Design program as their “charity of choice” for a student contest.
Rotary Club releases ‘Grand Taste’ coupon booklet benefitting Groves
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Instead of hosting the Grand Taste of the Culinary Arts event this year, the Centre Wellington (CW) Rotary Club has put together a coupon booklet featuring local restaurants.
Fergus hair salon to hold fall bazaar benefitting Heart and Stroke Foundation
FERGUS – Hair With Care Salon and Spa in Fergus is holding a Fall Bazaar on Sept. 12 with proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Holstein General Store hosting grand reopening
HOLSTEIN – Holstein General Store is celebrating its grand reopening on Aug. 14 from 4 to 8pm.
Drayton Entertainment to open new Youth Academy in Waterloo
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment is opening a new Youth Academy in Waterloo that officials say “will serve as a hub for the company’s expanding arts education initiatives.”
Local dancer wins bronze, silver at Dance World Cup
FERGUS – Hailey Crawford, a member of Stage Presence School of Dance in Fergus, has already brought home silver and bronze medals from the Dance World Cup, with a chance to win more before the competition ends next week.
Guelph/Eramosa council sets date for in-person meetings, appoints deputy mayor
GUELPH/ ERAMOSA – Mayor Chris White has proposed a date to return to in-person council meetings in the township.
Classic Car Cruise ‘second lap’ to be held in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – On Aug. 21, Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing (LGHG) is running a Family Fun Day Classic Car Cruise event.
Sunflowers of Elora festival billed as ‘a selfie lover’s paradise’
ELORA – Heading into its second blooming season, the Fieldstone Barn is once again running the Sunflowers of Elora Festival, starting Aug. 6.
Belwood author releases new work of short fiction
BELWOOD – Children’s author Marilyn Helmer is “singing a different tune” and publishing a volume of short adult fiction called Bird Song on a Summer Evening.