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ERIN  –  The Erin Optimist Club hosted the 41st Terry Fox Run on Sept. 15.

WELLINGTON COUNTY –  At least 16 Ontario horses and donkeys have died of Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) so far this year. 

ARTHUR – Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home in Arthur held a community engagement day on Sept. 13, during which Perth-Wellington MP John Nater presented a certificate of recognition to resident Olga Tombs, congratulating her on her 100th birthday.

FERGUS – It’s no longer possible to see Gordon Lightfoot perform live, but the musicians who played with him are still going strong, and you can see them this weekend at the Fergus Grand Theatre.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Horses are powerful,  easily-startled flight-animals that often weigh more than 1,000 pounds. 

ARISS - The event took place at Windy Knoll Farm in Ariss on Sept. 14. The day was filled with four unique cones courses, tons of horses and ponies and smiling faces.

FERGUS – Anne Theriault has come a long way since first speaking publicly about how working with horses has helped her overcome past trauma in her life.

MINTO – A national celebration of arts and culture is returning to hundreds of communities across Ontario for the 14th anniversary of Ontario Culture Days. 

FERGUS – Fergus’ annual Terry Fox Run took place at Forfar Park on Sept. 15. Folks came in family and friend groups, by themselves, or riding bicycles.

FERGUS  – The WCMA is set to present RePlay, a new art exhibition featuring Connections Fibre Artists that aims to celebrate the magic of play.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous walkers will journey along the Grand River from September 15 to 20 during the All Nations Grand River Water Walk.