Sweetwood Mac - Tribute was paid to another of the great rock and roll groups of yesteryear, Fleetwood Mac, on April 23 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Led Zeppelin tribute band, Zed, returning to Fergus Grand Theatre
Zed – Billed as Canada’s premier multi-award-winning tribute to Led Zeppelin, Zed returns to the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 23 for one night.
Waddies Classic
The second annual Waddies Classic was held at the Fergus Legion on May 27 and on the line were bragging rights and $1,000 to the winning team.
Another successful Belwood Lions Pike and Walleye Derby
Top anglers – For 41 years the village of Belwood has held a successful fishing derby.
‘Enough is Enough’ was message at Puslinch water get-together
March – Following speeches, organizers and participants marched to Blue Triton to underscore their message: water is vital for life and should not be sold as a commodity.
Alzheimer’s walk in Mount Forest
Alzheimer’s walk – Mount Forest was among the area locations to host the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s on May 27.
Taste Real Spring Rural Romp highlights local county lifestyle
Experiencing agriculture – Visitors check out the barn at Mapleton’s Organic Dairy, one of the…
Exhibit celebrates ‘Small Town PRIDE’
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has collaborated with Minto Pride to create “Our Small Town PRIDE: A Celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ Stories and History.”
Reflections: My place
The Psalmist wrote, “Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. The…
Another successful mulch sale for Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington
Mulch ado about something – The annual Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) mulch sale was held at Young’s Home Hardware in Mount Forest on May 13.
Mount Forest Legion donates to Girl Guides
Donation to Guides – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch The Ace committee presented a $1,500 cheque to the Mount Forest Girl Guides on May 20.
Davidson elected to FCM board
TORONTO – At the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference, Wellington County councillor and Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson was re-elected to the FCM board of directors for the 2023-24 term. Davidson is one of 16 members representing the Ontario Caucus.
Norwell student show set to open at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston
HARRISTON – In collaboration with the Minto Arts Council, Norwell District Secondary School’s senior art class is hosting the Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition.
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae visits Wellington Heights Secondary School
MPP visits local school – Wellington Heights Secondary School students were visited by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae on May 1.
Pie-eating contest with Birmingham Retirement Community
Pie time – Birmingham Retirement Community residents and staff recently participated in a pie-eating contest.