ARTHUR – The Arthur Fall Fair will crown its ambassadors on Sept. 8, the last day of the four-day fair.
Back to school!
WELLINGTON COUNTY – At all Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district schools, it was back to school on Sept. 4.
Fergus’ Patrick Anderson to carry flag for Team Canada
PARIS – Fergus wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson was one of two Paralympic champions named to lead the Canadian Paralympic team in the opening ceremony for the games.
Marking six decades of local impact: University of Guelph turns 60
GUELPH – The University of Guelph has officially turned 60.
County supporting military reservists
GUELPH – Canadian Armed Forces reservists who work for the County of Wellington officially have the flexibility they need to serve in the military.
Tour de Elora is back; this year it includes dogs
ELORA – Tour de Elora is back for its fourth year – stronger, better and with a great new addition: dogs.
AALP Dream Gala raises over $122,000 for Ontario’s agriculture leaders
ONTARIO – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the record-breaking fundraising results of $122,157 by the 2024 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala.
Raising money for Waterloo Wellington Alzheimer Society
GUELPH – The Guelph Bridge Club (GBC) raised and donated $2,005 to the Waterloo Wellington Alzheimer Society (WWAS) on June 28.
Guelph man wins big
GUELPH – Lajos Erdelyi of Guelph is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49 second prize worth $50,000 in the July 3 draw.
ECFTA kicking off fundraiser to expand facility, make accessible
ELORA - The Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) is hosting a community barbecue on Sept. 5 to kick off its fundraising campaign for a new expansion to the historic building.
Big changes for Friends of the Guelph Public Library Big Book Sale
GUELPH – The Friends of the Guelph Public Library is hosting this year’s annual Big Book Sale slated for Sept. 19 to Sept. 22 at a new, larger location at 440 Elmira Road North.
Heritage River holds car show
ELORA – The Heritage River Retirement Residence home held a car show on Aug. 22 with refreshments and popcorn for the guests.
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex hosts Faerie Market
FERGUS – Vendor Jasmine was one a several vendors at the Faerie Market on Aug. 24 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Classic cars take over museum lawn for annual show
ABOYNE – The classic car show at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, held on Aug. 25, was a hit with car lovers of every description.