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Charles Vandervaart attending 80th Fergus Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has announced that tickets for Charles Vandervaart’s featured guest events will go on sale May 3 at 10am.
Township accepting applications for downtown Fergus illumination grants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council officially endorsed the Downtown Fergus Illumination Grant Program on April 14, advancing a successful lighting initiative previously managed by the township’s community development division.
Spring Fling at the Stables raises $11,000 for Community Resource Centre
ELORA – The second annual Spring Fling at the Stables on April 26 at the Grand River Raceway in Elora raised about $11,000 for the Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington’s community outreach and support services.
LDAWC hosting Trivia for a Cause
GUELPH – The Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County (LDAWC) is holding a Trivia Night fundraiser on May 24 from 7 to 11pm at the Italian-Canadian Club, at 135 Ferguson Street, Guelph.
Elora Curling Club hosts Pritchard Memorial Mixed Bonspiel
ELORA – Team Rouleau of the Barrie Curling Club were the overall winners of the Elora Curling Club’s Pritchard Memorial Mixed Bonspiel, taking place on March 29 and 30.
Dr. Raj Khanuja offering free dental clinics once again
FERGUS – Building upon the tradition of offering free dental clinics, Dr. Raj Khanuja is pleased to announce the continuation of his community outreach initiative: 10 Days of Free Dentistry.
Free farmer suicide prevention training offered by Agricultural Wellness Ontario
MAPLETON – A quarter of Canadian farmers reported wishing they were dead, feeling their life was not worth living, or considering dying by suicide within a year of being surveyed.
Alma Optimists host Spring Craft Market at community centre
MAPLETON – The Alma Optimist Club hosted its third annual Spring Craft Market on April 27 at the Alma Community Centre.
Tang’s Restaurant receives $2,500 for façade upgrades
KENILWORTH – The outside of Tang’s Restaurant in Arthur will be getting a makeover soon, thanks to a $2,500 grant from Wellington North.
Folk singer Valdy appeared at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS– Folk singer Valdy appeared at the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 26, the last in the theatre’s Presenting Series.
Police beat: OPP seeking help to solve two business break-ins
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials are asking for help to find those responsible for two break-ins at businesses here last weekend.
Grand River Conservation Foundation scholarship applications open
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) is offering two scholarships in 2025 for post-secondary students enrolled in an environmental field of study, including a one-time scholarship valued at $9,500 in celebration of GRCF supporter Murray McEwen’s 95th birthday.
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week runs until May 4
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign returns April 28 to May 4 with 100 per cent of the proceeds supporting over 600 charities and community groups in Canada, selected by local Tim Hortons restaurant owners.
NDSS Junior Varsity Reds claim championship title
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Junior Varsity Reds competed in a six-team tournament on April 17 in Lucknow. The Reds opened with a convincing 6-0 win over Listowel.