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.
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Drayton Terry Fox Run raises over $9,000
MAPLETON – The Drayton Terry Fox Run on Sept. 15 raised more than $9,000. The sun was shining bright on run day.
Mapleton to stick with two-hour parking limit, increase signage
MAPLETON – Parking signs in downtown Drayton and Moorefield are set to be updated, but the two-hour limits are here to stay.
Motorists and equestrians can take measures to increase safety while sharing the road
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Horses are powerful, easily-startled flight-animals that often weigh more than 1,000 pounds.
Conespalooza
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.
Getting over trauma can take some ‘Soulful Strides’
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.
Ontario Culture Days returns to Minto with arts, culture, heritage
MINTO – A national celebration of arts and culture is returning to hundreds of communities across Ontario for the 14th anniversary of Ontario Culture Days.
Forfar Park busy for Fergus Terry Fox Run on Sept. 15
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.
Wellington County Museum, Archives announces new art exhibit
FERGUS – The WCMA is set to present RePlay, a new art exhibition featuring Connections Fibre Artists that aims to celebrate the magic of play.
Historical society walking tour of Morriston slated for Sept. 22
MORRISTON – The Puslinch Historical Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a walking tour of the village of Morriston.
All Nations Grand River Water Walk returns to Centre Wellington
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.
The 187th Fergus Fall Fair delivers entertainment, thrills
Centre Wellington – The Fergus Fall Fair ran from Sept. 13 to 15 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, consisting of rides, food and beverage vendors, and tons of entertaining shows.
Kincardine man dead following three-vehicle crash near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 109 west of Arthur, on Sept. 16 at about 6:15am.
Blue-green algae present at Conestogo, Guelph, Belwood lakes: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Blue-green algae has been spotted at all three Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) reservoirs in Wellington County.
United Way launches fundraising campaign, emphasizing ‘better is possible’
GUELPH – The United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin launched its annual fundraising campaign focusing not on a monetary goal, but on the work the organization supports in the community.