FERGUS – Caressant Care Fergus hosted its annual fall fair Oct. 3 as part of Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Limited’s 50th anniversary.
Norwell District Secondary School students visit Outdoor Farm Show
PALMERSTON – On Sept. 10 the Norwell District Secondary School’s local, environmental, agriculture and food (LEAF) class visited the Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock.
Mayor’s Golf Tournament proceeds donated to three Minto organizations
MINTO – At an Oct. 7 Minto council meeting town officials presented three organizations a $4,000 cheque from proceeds of the 15th annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament which occurred on Aug. 7.
Mount Forest Lions Club install a friendship arch
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club, which boasts about 60 members, recently installed a friendship arch on Main Street at the northwest edge of Mount Forest. Last year, past president Crystal Steffler wished to install the friendship arch as her president’s project.
Drayton Entertainment announces next year’s performance lineup
WATERLOO – Artistic director David Connolly has announced Drayton Entertainment’s upcoming season.
Melville Church Turning Up the Heat with fundraising concert
FERGUS – Melville United Church will be Turning Up the Heat with a fundraising concert and reception on Oct. 24 at 7pm.
Centre Wellington Fusion U12AA team take home championship rings
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Fusion U12AA team took home championship rings from the 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown tournament in New Tecumseth on Sept. 28.
Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team win 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team won the 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown tournament in New Tecumseth on Sept. 28. The team went undefeated in six games.
25 artists participate in Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus artist Lorraine McDonald was one of 25 artists in Fergus, Elora and Belwood to open their studios for the Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour, that wrapped up Oct. 5.
MacAndrews Pumpkin Farm is stocked and open for business
MOUNT FOREST – MacAndrews Pumpkin Farm is stocked and open for business, boasting over 40 varieties of pumpkins, squash and other seasonal goodies.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts Ontario OWOW Magic Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre was home to the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival on Oct. 4 with two shows during the day - one geared to children and one more for adults.
County starts farm succession planning help for local farmers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Just 276 Wellington County farms had written succession plans in 2021, according to an agriculture census that year.
Mimosa United Church hosting ‘Food for Thought’ dinner, lecture
BELWOOD – Returning for another year is the Mimosa United Church Food for Thought dinner and lectures to celebrate 100 years of union.
Terry Fox Walk
PALMERSTON– Norwell District Secondary School held its annual Terry Fox Walk on Sept. 25 in Palmerston. T
Gallery Concert Series to host five concerts this season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Gallery Concert Series is looking to host five concerts this 2025-26 season.
