Grand presentation - Dan Needles, right, author of Wingfield Farms, and friend Ian Bell came to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 16 to present True Confessions From the Nineth Concession which is also the title of their new book.
Windjammers to hold concert for Aberfoyle Public School music program
GUELPH - The Windjammers are coming to Guelph at the end of November with an Around the World concert benefiting the Aberfoyle Public School Music Program.
‘Banjo jedhi’ returns for Erin Roots concert
ERIN - Lotus Wight is bringing his soulful singing and banjo playing back to the Erin Roots concert series.
Blue Bonnet Lassies compete in three competitions
Highland competition - Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance participated in three competitions this fall.
Emmanuel Christian High School hosted a Community Christmas Festival
Christmas festival – The Emmanuel Christian High School in Fergus hosted a Community…
Erin’s junior Raiders competed at CWOSSA
CWOSSA competitors – After winning at the district level, the junior girls Raiders basketball…
Phoenix Performance Center competed in Taekwondo tournament
Taekwondo – On Nov. 9, members of the fight team from the Phoenix Performance Center in…
Three generations took part in cattle show at Royal Winter Fair
Experience in the ring - Three generations of a local family with extensive experience showing cattle were in the ring at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto on Nov. 2.
OMAFRA report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
New to You shop hosts Christmas sale in support of new hospital
Christmas spirit - Getting close to the fundraising goal for the new Groves Hospital, the New to You shop in Fergus held a special Christmas sale on Nov. 16.
$267,800 raised for humane society
GUELPH - The Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) Happily Ever After gala, presented by Dr. Barry White and family, returned for a second year and raised a total of $267,800 on Nov. 9 at the Delta Guelph.
Erin craft show supports Adopt-a-Family program
ERIN - A craft and vendor show in support of the East Wellington Community Services’ Adopt-a-Family program will be held on Dec. 8 from 10am to 4pm at the Erin Legion.
Edison Singers perform inaugural concert in Guelph
Inaugural performance - The Edison Singers, directed by conductor Noel Edison, performed its inaugural concert at the Basilica of Our Lady in Guelph on Oct. 25.
Highland Manor’s “Walk it Challenge” raised funds for Parkinson’s disease
Highland Manor retirement home ran a “Walk it Challenge” with the Parkinson Society on…
Erin cadets of 242 Ross Ferguson thank local coffee shop
Warm thanks – The Erin cadets of 242 Ross Ferguson squadron, who stand vigil starting at 6am…