FERGUS – This week is set to be the biggest week of the season for Highland Rugby Club with a big home tournament and three teams competing in regional and provincial finals.
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Scottish Festival, Highland Games in Fergus this weekend
FERGUS – This weekend, the Fergus Scottish Festival will open its gates for the 80th time, welcoming guests from around the world.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington launches new community programming
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington has launched Project Ignite, which aims to provide youths and families with programmed activities designed to build essential life skills and promote community engagement.
ROI announces agricultural leadership program participants
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has anounced 18 current and emerging leaders from across Ontario selected to be a part of Class 21 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP).
Farmers’ Market Family Day set for Aug. 16
PALMERSTON – Minto Farmers’ Market in partnership with the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is slated to host a Family Day event to promote local shopping and community engagement.
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Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s annual youth production a hit
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s annual youth production, Wishing Good, ran from July 25 to 27 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Ontario Pirate Festival returns to Marden Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Ontario Pirate Festival on Aug. 2 brought hundreds to Marden Park in Guelph/Eramosa.
Museum screening Peace by Chocolate alongside immigration-themed exhibitions
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting a special movie night featuring Canadian film Peace by Chocolate.
OPINION: In a pivotal moment for Canadian history, collaboration across agriculture matters more than ever
HURON – For farm leaders, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual summer meeting is always a highlight on the calendar.
Community partners join up to improve Elora Green Space
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Work has been ongoing in the Elora Green Space over the past several months, including art installations, new chairs and an overall enhancement of the space.
Have a special talent? Time to Just Play
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is gearing up for its fourth installment of Just Play, an open stage all-ages showcase, and has put out a call for participants.
Youth Summer Market coming to Harriston Aug. 9
HARRISTON – The Minto Chamber of Commerce recently announced its inaugural Youth Summer Market, a community event dedicated to supporting and showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of local youth.
Palmerston Car and Truck Show to celebrate 20th year
PALMERSTON – Engines are revving up just in time for Palmerston’s 20th annual Car and Truck Show.
Palmerston community celebrates 150th birthday
PALMERSTON – Locals gathered over the long weekend to celebrate the Palmerston Homecoming 150 celebration.