Community connections – Helen Edwards, left, and Glynis Belec, both with the Seniors Centre for…
Wellington Heights hosts Survivor Games
Survivor games – Students from all grades dressed up to participate in the Wellington Heights District Secondary School “Survivor” activities held on the school grounds during the afternoon of Sept. 29.
Snow machines take to the turf for Optimist grass drags
No snow required – The engines were revving and the mud was flying at the third annual Moorefield Optimists Grass Drags on Oct. 15 at Driscoll Farms in Mapleton.
Groves Hospital Foundation receives two donations
Serious cash – Two cheques totalling $550,800 were presented by members of the Fergus Elora…
GRCA reminds visitors to keep dogs on leash in conservation areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Grand River Conservation Areas are great places to enjoy with the whole family, including canine companions, but it is important to be aware of the rules when visiting a Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) property with four-legged friends.
Applicants sought for county police, library board positions
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington will be making citizen appointments to a number special purpose bodies.
Maranatha Christian School students join Fergus Lions for roadside cleanup
Cleanup crew – Cold and rain did not deter the Fergus Lions Club’s semi-annual roadside cleaup…
Cantabile Strings kick off Gallery Concert season Nov. 6
ABOYNE - For the opening concert of the new season the Cantabile Strings will come together to explore the many sides of the string quartet. The concert is set to take place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 6 at 2pm.
Guelph Little Theatre staging I’ll Be Back Before Midnight
GUELPH – If you like spine-tingling stories with a twist, then Guelph Little Theatre (GLT) has just the show for you.
Sansei: The Storyteller coming to Fergus
FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre’s 2022-2023 presenting series continues on Nov. 4 with Sansei: The Storyteller, a story that examines Japanese internment camps through spoken word and dance.
Eagles tribute band takes stage at Fergus Grand Theatre
Eagles tribute – Take It Easy, the Eagles tribute band, played at the Fergus Grand Theatre on…
OWOW Magic Festival a hit at Fergus Grand Theatre
Magic show – Magician Nick Wallace was among the performers at the OWOW Magic Festival at the…
Spooky Stables Halloween event raised funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington
Scary stables – Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered with the GrandWay Events Centre and the Grand…
Distracted driving is focus of Teen Driving Safety Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), an annual public awareness campaign aimed at educating young drivers about road safety, is calling on teens to recognize that #DrivingTakes100 – 100-per-cent concentration.
Hooves for Hospice event raises over $9,500 for Hospice Wellington
Giddy up – Around 35 people rode through Centre Wellington’s countryside on Oct. 15 for the…