Centre Wellington

FERGUS – It was not Dolly Parton at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 27 but a pretty convincing look-alike and sound-alike in Daphne Moens.

ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives took in donations of carved pumpkins on Nov. 1, lighting the jack o’ lanterns up one more time for the enjoyment of visitors at the Pumpkin Walk event.

FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet School of Highland Dance competed at various competitions throughout the Fall. Sept. 14 Maribelle McBroom attended the Montreal Highland Open Competition. She placed fourth in Fling, and fifth in Sword, Lilt, and Seann Truibhas. Sept. 21 Dancers competed at t

FERGUS – The remaining members of the Fergus Wheeler’s Car Club, formed in May of 1958, gathered for a breakfast on Sept. 18.

ABOYNE – Children came to enjoy daytime Halloween activities at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.

GUELPH – The spotlight was shining on two students from Fergus and Harriston during a Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on Nov. 4. 

CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Oct. 20 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, Bob Foster shared stories about his father’s journey as a soldier during the Second World War. 

ELORA – St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora started making these banners with knitted and crocheted poppies a few years ago and now have fashioned several banners that hang throughout the village for Remembrance Day.

TORONTO – Jenn Crawford is committed to making the equestrian community more accessible and enjoyable for all, and is preparing to showcase a "different side" of the sport at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair next week. 

ELORA – Neighbouring homes were evacuated and a body was found inside, but police say there is "no threat to public safety" following a vehicle fire here Thursday morning.