FERGUS - With five performances, 22 well-loved songs, and all the laughter and silliness their audiences have come to expect, On the Spot Productions Fergus/Elora has begun rehearsals for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Family Musical Panto.
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Fergus Grand Theatre 2019-20 season kicks off with 6 Guitars
FERGUS - The first show in Strings … and Things, the Fergus Grand Theatre 2019-2020 presenting series, is the hilarious one-man show 6 Guitars, featuring musician/comedian Chase Padgett.
Carol Bradley on display at Minto Arts Council
HARRISTON - The works of Fordwich-based ceramic artist Carol Bradley will be on display at the Minto Arts Council from Oct. 3 to 26.
Netflash wants to bring fibre internet to Belwood
ELORA – Belwood may be getting fibre internet.
Carrot Stock uses music to fund food for those in need
HILLSBURGH - The first annual Carrot Stock music festival on Sept. 21 marked a celebration of the local food movement.
Blacksmith shop nominated for heritage award
KENILWORTH - On Sept. 23, Wellington North councillor Dan Yake said the Lynes Blacksmith Shop in Kenilworth was nominated for a heritage award.
Mini Lakes intends to repair or replace water and wastewater systems
ABERFOYLE - It appears there is an agreement that work needs to be done on the Mini Lakes community water and wastewater systems, but it’s not yet clear exactly what that will entail.
Police beat: Woman dies of injuries sustained in a serious crash earlier this month
Woman dies of injuries MAPLETON – A Mount Forest woman has died as a result of injuries…
Some work remains on Fergus bridge Project now $375,000 over budget
ELORA – Construction on the St. David Street bridge in downtown Fergus is almost complete, but the cost estimate has come in about $375,000 over budget.
Feast of Hops a feast of the senses in Erin
Feast of Hops - The crowds were out on Sept. 22 to enjoy the Rotary Club of Erin’s annual Feast of Hops at the Erin Agricultural Society Hall with music by the Campfire Poets.
Elora Skatepark set to officially open
ELORA – Skate, bike or scooter over to the official ribbon cutting for the new Elora skatepark on Oct. 5 at 10:30am at the Elora Community Centre.
PPC replaces Perth-Wellington candidate
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The People’s Party of Canada has once again replaced its candidate for this riding in the Oct. 21 federal election.
Pedal for Portage raises $66,780 in second annual ride
ELORA - The second annual Pedal for Portage raised $66,780 in support of Portage Residential Treatment Centre.
Copernicus donates wetland in Mapleton to Escarpment Biosphere
MAPLETON - Copernicus Educational Products announced Sept. 17 that 50 acres of reforested land here, containing provincially significant wetland and two ponds, is now designated as a nature reserve.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair’s 160-year history celebrated in exhibit
Fair history celebrated - The Harriston Historical Society curated an exhibit on the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair’s 160-year history.