ELORA — A “Concert with Addy-Tude” was a fundraiser in memory of Addisson Hill, a 14-year-old Fergus youth who succumbed to sarcoma cancer in 2022.
Young’s Home Hardware named Best Home Hardware Building Centre in Central Region
MOUNT FOREST — Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre has been named Best Home Hardware Building Centre.
County road to be closed for work on dam
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority is advising motorists of a plan to close a section of Wellington Road 11 near Conestogo Lake during the week of Oct. 2.
Wellington Heights annual welcome back assembly and barbecue returns
MOUNT FOREST — Wellington Heights Secondary School’s “Heights Fest” on Sept. 12 included the school’s annual welcome back assembly and barbecue, as well as activities such as face painting, video games and activities in the gym to get students excited about being back at school.
Cancer Patient Services receives $2,000 donation
MOUNT FOREST — Rob Pinnegar, president of “A Crazy Motorcycle Establishment” riding club, presents Cancer Patient Services (CPS) member Sharon Wilson with a $2,000 donation.
Bittergirl – the Musical coming to St. Jacobs
ST. JACOBS – Three women. Three breakups. One hilarious musical!
“Yarn Bombing” installation at Fergus walking bridge
FERGUS – Yarn bombing, or yarn graffiti, is a form of street art where public objects are wrapped or covered in yarn.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Area artists opened their studios to visitors for the annual Elora Fergus Studio Tour on the weekend of Sept. 22 to 23.
Celebrate diversity and unity with multicultural day ‘flags to heal our planet’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Culture Days 2023 includes a vibrant and colorful celebration of multiculturalism: “Flags to Heal Our Planet” installations in three locations across Fergus.
Monster Month set to launch with pumpkin smashing event
CENTRE WELLINGTON — The communities of Elora and Fergus are uniting to unleash a unique kick-off event for Monster Month and officially “release the monsters!”
Trike-A-Thon raises over $3000 for Elora Cooperative Pre-school
ELORA– About 30 families participated in the Elora Cooperative Pre-school’s annual fundraising Trike-A-Thon on Sept. 23, raising over $3,000.
PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run
PUSLINCH - The PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run attracted nearly 300 participants on Sept. 24, raising over $30,000 for the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch.
Celebratory luncheon held in Elora to honour Benham family
ELORA – On Sept. 12, B55 Feeding the Soul Community Luncheon welcomed Benny and Susan Benham and their daughter Alicia to a celebratory lunch in their honour.
Green Lanes hosts Safe Cycling event at James McQueen Public School
FERGUS – It was all smiles at the Green Lanes event on Sept. 16 at James McQueen Public School.
Centre Wellington District High School Senior Boys soccer team kicks into high gear
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Senior Boys soccer team is off to a strong start this season after defeating Lourdes 2-1 and tying Centennial 1-1.