GUELPH – They say there’s nothing more valuable than your health.
New lottery raises funds for hospitals
GUELPH – The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital is one of 21 hospital foundations across Ontario joining together for a first-of-its-kind online lottery, offering supporters more chances to win, and larger cash prizes.
Fiddler Shane Cook to fiddle at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre will present Shane Cook and the Woodchippers on Dec. 1 at 8pm.
Agit Pop comes to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS - One of Eric Goudie’s Presenting series Agit Pop gave a performance at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 16.
St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre to be renamed
ST. JACOBS – Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment, has announced the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre will be renamed the Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs in recognition of the sustained support of Henry and Grace Hildebrand.
Elora’s Santa Claus parade raises over $200 for food bank
ELORA - Crowds numbering in the thousands lined the streets of Elora on Nov. 25 for the annual Santa Claus Parade.
Women in Crisis holding Dec. 6 vigil at Marianne’s Park
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis will host a vigil on Dec. 6 at 6:30pm.
Fergus BIA organizes Christmas cocktail competition
FERGUS - The Fergus BIA is always trying new ideas. This Christmas, it is sponsoring a cocktail competition.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games holds annual AGM
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted its annual general meeting on Nov. 23.
The Bears give Fergus something to cheer about
FERGUS – The Bears (Cheerleading) of Fergus travelled to Sandusky, Ohio on Nov. 18 and 19 to compete in the All Star Challenge: Queen of the Nile acrobatics competition.
International Shuffleboard Association inducts Norm Lindsay to Hall of Fame
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Myrna Bilton, president of the International Shuffleboard Association inducted Norm Lindsay, president of the Canadian National Shuffleboard Association into the International Suffleboard Hall of Fame.
4-H Club bakes pies
MAPLETON - On Sept. 25, Mapleton 4-H held the third meeting of the Mapleton Baking Club. Members baked pies. They made apple, pumpkin, blueberry and cherry.
Mimosa 4-H club performing at Century Church Theatre Dec. 16-17
MIMOSA - The Mimosa 4-H club is performing with puppets and characters wearing fluorescent costumes illuminated by UV/black lights.
St. Joseph Catholic School visits Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Grade 2 students from Mrs. Lloyd’s class at St. Joseph Catholic School visited the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 21.