FERGUS – The Skydiggers entertained a full house audience at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 1, part of the Ontario Festival of Small Halls that’s going on at small concert venues across Ontario.
OPINION: Bergen op Zoom remembers sacrifices of Canadians
NETHERLANDS – Bergen op Zoom is a small city in the Netherlands, about 150km south of Amsterdam.
OPINION: Let us always remember them
MOUNT FOREST – Remembrance Day is celebrated every fall, but soon after forgotten.
Horse Heritage Awards announced at Erin Fair
ERIN – A beautiful day at the 174th Erin Fair was the backdrop for this year’s Horse Heritage awards The 2024 Hall of Fame included two inductees and a nod to the Standardbred Horse.
Theatre guild to stage Anne of Green Gables – The Musical
HARRISTON - The Grey-Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is staging a musical version of the popular Anne of Green Gables story this fall.
Juno winner Chantel Kreviazuk fills Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Juno winner singer-songwriter Chantel Kreviazuk filled the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 2 with a stunning evening of songs and stories.
November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
ONTARIO – Cybercrime takes many forms, including phishing scams, identity theft and fraud.
Fergus school’s Halloween dance raises $500 for United Way
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus held a fundraising dance on Oct. 31 to benefit United Way of Guelph Wellington and raised $500.
U14 girls conquer Rugby Ontario Junior Cup Tournament
FERGUS – The combined team of Fergus Highland Rugby and Waterloo Country U14 girls went through the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup Tournament 4-0, outscoring their opponents 120-10 on Oct. 27.
Ecclestone partnership inspired by toy trucks
CENTRE WELLINGTON – When the playground at Victoria Park in Fergus reopens, it will have a new name thanks to a partnership between the township and a local business.
Milestone donation from Team Addy
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 1, members of Team Addy gathered at SickKids Hospital for a special cheque presentation.
Trick-or-treaters shot with pellets on Halloween night
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after several reports of Halloween trick-or-treaters being shot with pellets in the east end of the city on Halloween night.
Township launches toilet rebate program
ELORA – Centre Wellington’s infrastructure services department has launched a new toilet rebate program.
Creativity abounds for Grand Quilt Guild
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand Quilt Guild invited Lori Taylor, a quilter from Parry Sound, to guide members through some tips for quilting a pre-printed panel.