HARRISTON - The Wellington County Historical Society executive traveled to Harriston for its Aug. 15 meeting.
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Ecclestone Financial Group volunteers at James McQueen Public School
FERGUS - Employee volunteer programs are a growing trend and one that serves all involved.
OMAFRA REPORT: Winter wheat performance data impacted by wet weather
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Junior Gryphons take Ontario football title
LONDON - The Guelph Junior Gryphons won the Ontario Provincial Football League regional junior varsity final on Aug. 4 at Western University, defeating the York Region Lions by a score of 30-21.
Mount Forest Maverick Bantam Girls undefeated in playoffs
Number 1 - The Mount Forest Maverick Bantam Girls were undefeated in their playoffs during the week of Aug. 6 to 9.
14U Arthur Twisters rep team win silver at Provincial Softball Championships
Silver medalists - The 14U Arthur Twisters rep team won silver at the Tier 2 Girls Provincial Softball Championships in Stratford, Aug. 9 to 11.
Undefeated Rockwood FC U15 Boys head to Ontario semi-finals
Off to Ontario semi-finals - After finishing undefeated in the tournament round earlier this summer, Rockwood FC U15 Boys have made it into the top four teams in their age level for Ontario Cup play.
Girls Atom Minor Arthur Twisters brought home gold from ISA tournament
Golden girls - The Girls Atom Minor Arthur Twisters headed to Port Elgin this past weekend, with a 7th place finish in regular season for the Intercounty Softball Association (ISA) year-end tournament.
Highland Rugby’s U13 Boys finish season in second place at provincial championship
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.
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.