PHILADELPHIA - Lacrosse goaltender Landon Kells, a former member of the Elora Mohawks Junior B team, has been selected by the Calgary Roughnecks in the 2019 National Lacrosse League entry draft held Sept. 17.
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Grand River Mustangs Atom BB earn gold after six straight wins
Golden girls - The Grand River Mustangs Girls Atom BB team took the gold medal at the Niagara Rapids Fall Classic Hockey Tournament Sept. 20-22.
‘Die-in’ protesters took part in Global Climate Strike Week of Action
“Die-in” - Close to three dozen protesters were in downtown Fergus on Sept. 21 as part of the Global Climate Strike Week of Action.
Catch the Ace in new round for Groves hospital
FERGUS - The third round of Catch the Ace draws has started under licence to the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora, after the round two jackpot was won on Sept. 15 by Norman Voisin of Alma.
‘Sing for the Climate’ event held in Erin, part of Global Climate Strike Week
Climate protest - A pop-up “Sing for the Climate” event was held in front of the Erin post office on Sept. 20 as part of Global Climate Strike Week, which continues until Sept. 27.
Highland Pines campground gains more land as council approves zoning for lot line adjustment
ELORA - Centre Wellington council has approved a zoning amendment application by Highland Pines Campground in Belwood for a lot line adjustment.
Palmerston’s MSW Plastics among Canada’s fastest growing companies
PALMERSTON - Canadian Business has ranked MSW Plastics. Inc. No. 274 on its 2019 annual Growth 500 list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.
Erin apple crumble fundraiser to support third refugee family
ERIN - Erin Refugee Action continues to raise funds for the support of people fleeing danger, with promotions such as the sale of apple crumbles.
Community gathers in local park to celebrate Rotary Club 75th
CLIFFORD - Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer was appreciative of the crowd gathered to help Rotarians celebrate 75 years in the community on Sept. 21 at the John Hobelman Rotary Centennial Park in Clifford.
Centre Wellington firefighters host road toll for Muscular Dystrophy
Making a Difference - Firefighters were in downtown Elora on Sept. 21 for the annual road toll raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Annual Good Brothers concert to benefit band member
ROCKWOOD - Next month, for the 12th consecutive year, the Good Brothers will play a charity concert at the Rockmosa Community Centre.
Jeff Bird and ensemble to celebrate music of Hildegard of Bingen
Musical concert - On Sept. 29 at 3pm, Silence at 46 Essex Street in Guelph will host Jeff Bird in a new ensemble with musical guests.
World’s favourite family musical on stage this fall at Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE - The sun will come out this fall as the world’s favourite family musical comes to Cambridge.
Mount Forest artist has art exhibit at Kitchener Public Library
KITCHENER - Mount Forest native Sylvia Woods has a new exhibit at the Kitchener Public Library.
Connections Fibre Artists open exhibit at museum
Exhibit - The Wellington County Museum and Archives held an exhibit opening on Sept. 15 featuring fibre art by the group Connections Fibre Artists titled Re: Fashion.