FERGUS – The Christmas season gets off to a rockin’ start in Fergus on Dec. 7 with the Fergus Santa Claus Parade.
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Santa Claus is coming to Mount Forest for a ‘night before Christmas’
MOUNT FOREST – It’s not Christmas Eve, but it will be “the night before Christmas” when people gather for the Mount Forest Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6.
Rae acclaimed as Progressive Conservative candidate for next provincial election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Matthew Rae was acclaimed on Nov. 16 as the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party candidate for Perth-Wellington in the next provincial general election.
Christmas market, craft sale at St. James
FERGUS – St. James Anglican Church is holding a Christmas market and craft sale featuring “a fantastic variety of local vendors,” organizers say.
Four bridges; one public open house on Dec. 2
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township and its consultant, R.J. Burnside and Associates, are holding a public open house to gain input on four bridges south-east of Fergus.
Drayton ag society awards prizes, awards to volunteers
MAPLETON – The Drayton Agricultural Society held its annual general meeting on Nov. 22.
Police beat: Commercial vehicle safety blitz results in 38 charges
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Sixteen vehicles were taken off the road and 38 charges were laid by police during a recent commercial vehicle safety blitz.
Arthur Horticultural Society chose its 2025 executive
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur and District Horticultural Society chose its 2025 executive on Nov. 21.
Santa Claus Parade will make its way through Moorefield Dec. 7
MOOREFIELD – The first weekend of December is a festive one in Mapleton.
World champion releases his first children’s book
GUELPH – Nathan Skoufis, world champion martial artist and lifelong resident of the area is announcing the release of his first children’s book.
Drayton Entertainment’s incoming artistic director works to remove barriers
DRAYTON – David Connolly is set to become Drayton Entertainment’s second artistic director.
Mermaid in Elora to celebrate 30 years
ELORA – The Mermaid in Elora is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary on Dec. 2 from 4 to 8pm.
Mission Thrift Store in Fergus offering unique sale Nov. 29 to thank customers
FERGUS – The Mission Thrift Store is offering a special sale to thank customers.
Saugeen Culture Bus Tour showcases region’s history, culture
SAUGEEN REGION – People had the chance to explore the northern part of Wellington County and into Grey County on the recent Saugeen Culture Bus Tour.
We have so much
Loading the last bag of groceries into the truck destined for the food bank a friend mumbled, “We have so much.”