Fantastic season - Fergus Highland Rugby’s U13 Boys finished their season Aug. 17 to 18 at Fletchers Field in Markham, placing second in the provincial championship.
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Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club hosted a tournament
Tournament - To promote participation, Speers Electric in Elora sponsors a tournament at the Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club in which one bowler has to be a novice.
Lacrosse players sign pro contracts
ELORA - Former Elora Mohawks player Kurtis Woodland has signed a one-year contract with the New York Riptide of the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
Victoria Park Seniors Centre hosted annual Peach Social
A peach of a lunch - There was a long line-up of people eager to enjoy lunch at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre Peach Social on Aug. 17.
Larger team turnout at second McGinn Brothers ball hockey tourney
FERGUS - Over 300 children and youth participated in the McGinn Brothers Big Game ball hockey tourney on Aug. 16.
Centre Wellington approves space needs assessment consultant for future operations centre
ELORA – Centre Wellington has hired Stirling Rothesay Consulting Incorporated to work on a new Space Needs Assessment and Concept Design for the township’s future operations centre.
Riverfest attendance hits high note with City and Colour headlining
ELORA – Another Riverfest Elora has come and gone, once again bringing big acts and a weekend of music to Elora.
Helping Lives Bloom Gala raises more than $179,000 for Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST - Nearly 450 people attended the first annual Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation’s “Helping Lives Bloom” Gala on June 14, at the Mount Forest Sports complex to celebrate the Louise Marshall Hospital redevelopment.
Spirit of the Hills Family Fun Day brought out some colourful characters
Clowning around - The Spirit of the Hills Family Fun Day, organized by the Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing committee was held on Aug. 17.
Bryan’s Auction Service has school supplies drive
PUSLINCH – With back to school around the corner and so many families around us struggling to…
Improv group part of Wellington Word Fest at Hillsburgh Library
Creative show - The Guelph-Kitchener improv group The Making-Box invited audience members to join them on-stage to manipulate the actors like puppets, at the Wellington Word Fest on Aug. 17 at the Hillsburgh Library.
Grand Valley Firefighters associations make donation to splash pad
Splash pad donation - The Grand Valley & District Volunteer Firefighters Association and the Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary recently donated $7333 to the Grand Valley Splash Pad.
Council approves municipal drain repair, expansion project totaling $675,000
MAPLETON - Council approved the repair and expansion of a municipal drain south of Moorefield stretching from Concession Road 6 to 8 along Wellington Road 10 during a council meeting on Aug. 13.
Mount Forest Fair provides entertainment for the whole family
Mount Forest Fair provided fun and entertainment for all.
Arthur Horticultural Society bench donation recognizes 100 years of horticulture in town
Bench donation - Members of the Arthur Horticultural Society and friends donated a bench recognizing 100 years of Horticulture in Arthur.