MOUNT FOREST – On Sept. 7 the Mount Forest Lion’s Club held its first dinner and dance fundraiser in support of research and treatment of childhood cancers.
Political leaders attend Arthur Caressant Care’s community day
ARTHUR – Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home in Arthur held a community engagement day on Sept. 13, with MP John Nater and Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox in attendance.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair brings crowds to community
HARRISTON – The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, from Sept. 13 to 15, included bouncy houses, horse shows, a parade and much more.
Man arrested after cameras found in students’ home
GUELPH – A Guelph man was arrested last Saturday after four female students reported finding hidden cameras in the bathrooms of their rental house.
Palmerston Terry Fox Run raises at least $7,700
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Terry Fox Run took place on Sept. 15, raising at least $7,700.
U of G hosts beef field day
GUELPH – The University of Guelph is hosting a field day Oct. 2 at the Ontario Beef Research Centre in Elora. The event will begin at 5pm and end around 7pm with a free pizza dinner.
Police beat: ‘Offensive graffiti’
ERIN – Police are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for graffiti found at a local business.
Arthur’s first ever Autofest a hit
ARTHUR – Attendees flooded the Arthur Community Fairgrounds to enjoy cars, music, food and beverages during the first Arthur Autofest on Sept.13.
Bowie tribute comes to Fergus
FERGUS - The Fergus Grand Theatre is set to host The Bowie Lives: A Bowie Spectacular – Canada’s Sensational Tribute to David Bowie.
MP John Nater presents certificate to 100-year old Arthur resident
ARTHUR – Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home in Arthur held a community engagement day on Sept. 13, during which Perth-Wellington MP John Nater presented a certificate of recognition to resident Olga Tombs, congratulating her on her 100th birthday.
Drayton Terry Fox Run raises over $9,000
MAPLETON – The Drayton Terry Fox Run on Sept. 15 raised more than $9,000. The sun was shining bright on run day.
Wellington County Museum, Archives announces new art exhibit
FERGUS – The WCMA is set to present RePlay, a new art exhibition featuring Connections Fibre Artists that aims to celebrate the magic of play.
The 187th Fergus Fall Fair delivers entertainment, thrills
Centre Wellington – The Fergus Fall Fair ran from Sept. 13 to 15 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, consisting of rides, food and beverage vendors, and tons of entertaining shows.
Kincardine man dead following three-vehicle crash near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 109 west of Arthur, on Sept. 16 at about 6:15am.
Blue-green algae present at Conestogo, Guelph, Belwood lakes: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Blue-green algae has been spotted at all three Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) reservoirs in Wellington County.