FERGUS - The annual St. James Soup Take-out fundraiser is back with four kinds of soup on offer.
OFA Viewpoint: Woman increasingly at the forefront of agriculture
Women have long played a pivotal and often unseen role in Canadian agriculture. That role has traditionally been one of support, from doing the books and helping with chores, to raising the family or whatever else was needed behind the scenes.
Ignoring fatigue a slippery slope for health and safety on the farm
We often hear farmers say, ‘I’ll sleep when the busy season is over.’ But that outlook, even…
On-farm maintenance a long-term investment
Equipment maintenance can be a thankless chore and, even if done correctly, one that doesn’t pay immediate apparent dividends. Done improperly, or not at all, however, it can be the difference between safe operation and injury or fatality.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Ag Safety Week
WINNIPEG – This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities are encouraged to show how they commit to #FarmSafetyEveryday.
Sean McCann of Great Big Sea coming to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS - 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Great Big Sea, one of Canada’s favourite bands, and founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend and the legacy right across the country.
Macrame workshop at local museum ‘knot’ to be missed
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Join macrame artist extraordinaire Bethany Ghent at the Wellington County Museum and Archives for an interactive crafting workshop.
Will the Grunch steal the spirit of theatre?
Students at JD Hogarth Public School in Fergus produced a show called The Grunch, that was staged Feb. 28 and March 1.
Norwell girls hockey team wins fifth straight District 4 title
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Girls hockey team faced off in the…
Mount Forest woman wins guild’s ‘Hunter’s Star’ quilt
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mary Fowler, of Mount Forest, is the winner of the Hunter’s Star quilt made…
U12 Edge ringette team wins gold in Niagara Falls
Medal winning weekend – After a big weekend of ringette in Niagara Falls the U12 Edge team,…
Snowfall equals fun for local youth
After the storm – Centre Wellington was walloped with a snow storm overnight March 3 and 4. But…
Elora Fergus Edge win bronze at provincial tournament
Getting an edge – The Elora Fergus Edge 18+AA team won bronze last weekend at provincials…
Theatre Centre Wellington wins awards at National Theatre School Drama Festival
Drama festival – Theatre Centre Wellington competed in the National Theatre School Drama Festival…