ERIN – The parents at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School have been busy defending their title for the best Erin Fall Fair promotional display. With the help of many hands on a Saturday morning, the school’s 2024 Erin Fall Fair display was complete. “This year was good; there was about 10
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Halloween Happenings at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has prepared a ghoulish lineup of Halloween events ahead of the holiday.
Sock drive aims to collect 5,000 pairs for homeless in Guelph
GUELPH – This month is Socktober at the Church of the Apostles, where volunteers are hoping to collect 5,000 pairs of socks for homeless people.
Take a ride on the foam roller
MINTO – Most of us understand stretching will help our range of motion and can reduce our risk of injury … but there are many other benefits, with the most important being, it feels good!
Sexual assault on trail
GUELPH – Guelph Police are investigating after a young woman reported being sexually assaulted by a stranger last Tuesday while using a south-end trail.
Erin releases budget survey for community input
ERIN – Before the official 2025 budget is confirmed, the town has released a municipal budget survey to gain input from residents.
Puppet show at Elora Farmers’ Market
ELORA – Puppets Elora put on a show for kids at the Elora Farmers’ Market on Oct. 5 as part of Culture Days activities in Centre Wellington.
Council approves zoning, official plan changes for Elora grocery store
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has opened the door for a new grocery store in Elora, beside The Gorge Restaurant in between Wellington Road 7 and Park Road.
Author visits schools to teach inclusivity, friendship, celebrating differences
FERGUS – Kasandra Coleman writes colourful picture books with bright messages: lessons of inclusion, friendship and celebrating people’s differences.
Minto council designates dog dangerous after ‘severe’ biting incident
MINTO – A dog bite that left a Minto resident needing 10 stitches has led to a “dangerous dog” designation by council.
Elora Adventure Film Festival returns with more films, speaker series
ELORA – Ian Evans thought he was on to something special last year when he launched the first Elora Adventure Film Festival. This year he’s certain of it.
Arthur teacher honoured for incorporating agriculture in lessons
ARTHUR – Pam Woodhouse, a Grade 3 teacher at St. John Catholic school in Arthur, is this year’s recipient of the AgScape Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award.
WCDSB students ran cross country at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Oct. 2
FERGUS – On Oct. 2 and Oct. 3, almost 1,300 students visited the grounds of the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex to participate in a cross country meet.
Clifford splash pad may come to fruition
CLIFFORD – A recently released provincial funding program may be the key to the community of Clifford receiving a new splash pad.
Community invited to participate in ‘Creatures of Clifford’ contest
CLIFFORD – The Clifford community is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new event entitle “Creatures of Clifford.”