ERIN - The annual pumpkin walk to benefit Station Road Co-operative Nursery School will be held on Nov. 1 at McMillan Park, 109 Main St. in downtown Erin.
Pints for Polio fundraiser supports Rotary International campaign
End polio - The Elora Brewing Company and the Rotary Club of Fergus Elora hosted a Pints for Polio event on Oct. 24.
OFA Commentary: Road safety during harvest season is a shared responsibility
By Larry Davis Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture As a grassroots organization, the…
Rockwood fire department hosts safety workshop
Staying safe - A workshop was held recently at the Rockwood Fire Hall by the Guelph-Eramosa Fire Department to discuss farm safety and industry best practices.
Local businesses support youth at Rockton Worlds 4H finale
Local businesses support youth in agriculture - Carson Blenkiron writes in that he was “lucky enough to have been able to show a market steer this year with my grandpa, Paul Hamilton.”
Ontario Week of Wonder Magic Festival inspired audiences in Fergus
Magic festival - The Ontario Week of Wonder OWOW Magical Festival and Conference was held in Fergus from Oct. 24 to 27, featuring magicians and comedians at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Elora Handmade and Vintage Market supports food program at CWDHS
Handmade - The Elora Handmade and Vintage Market was held at the Wellington County Museum on Oct. 27, organized by Mandy and Melissa Morrison from ReFind Salvage in Elora, supporting the food program at Centre Wellington High School.
OMAFRA report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Erin athlete to be inducted into Scugog Sports Hall of Fame
Hall of Famers – Jennifer Nolan (Elliot) of Erin is among 13 women from the Port Perry IGA…
Mount Forest kick-a-thon backs brain tumour research
Kicking for the cause - On the weekend of Oct. 26-27, the Phoenix Performance Center in Mount Forest held its third annual Kickz with Kelly, a 24-hour kick-a-thon fundraising event that supports the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
Guelph artist to exhibit in first solo show
MARDEN - Guelph artist Perry McEwen will be holding her first solo art show and sale “‘Tis the season ... to be jolly” at the Marden Community Centre on Nov. 16, from 11am to 5pm.
One-day show and sale features work by local fibre artists
GUELPH – One-of-a-kind handcrafted items will be on display and available for purchase on Nov. 2, at the Wellington County Museum and Archives when the Guelph Guild of Handweavers and Spinners holds its annual show and sale.
Guelph Arts Council announces deadline for GAC Youth Opportunities Award
GUELPH – The deadline for the Youth Opportunities Award, which is made possible through the Guelph Arts Council Youth Opportunities Fund at The Guelph Community Foundation is Nov. 15 at 5pm (paper application) or 11:59pm (online application).
Beatles cover band the Liverpool Sessions performed in Fergus
Cover band - A Beatles cover band performed at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 19.
Gallery Concert season kicks off on Nov. 3
ABOYNE - In the first presentation of the new Gallery Concert season, the Cantabile String Quartet is set to take place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 3 at 2pm.