PONSONBY — Ponsonby U13 Boys Green and Gold teams played their ISA (Intercounty Softball Association) year end tournament in Morriston the weekend of Aug. 18
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Elora holds FEDS U10 Soccer match
ELORA — The U10 Boys FEDS (Fergus-Elora & District Soccer) played in Elora at the Southridge Fields.
Learn about trees, flowers and growing at U of G’s Arb Expo
GUELPH – There’s a lot going on at the University of Guelph on Sept. 9 that will interest nature lovers, tree lovers, and plant lovers.
Hillsburgh Horticultural Society and Garden Club celebrates 70 years
HILLSBURGH — The Hillsburgh Horticultural Society and Garden Club (HGC) capped off its 70th anniversary this year with a garden party for members and area residents at the Wellington County Library – Hillsburgh branch in July.
Kenilworth enjoyed bustling economy starting in 1890s
Last week’s column dealt with some of the early history of Kenilworth, and the failure of Elora speculators to turn a profit on their projected townsite.
‘Harness the Hope’ event raises over $25,000 for breast cancer research
ELORA — The Grand River Raceway (GRR) hosted its second annual breast cancer fundraiser Harness the Hope Night on Aug. 18.
Royal Distributing Athletic and Performance Centre roof to be repaired again this fall
BRUCEDALE – The roof on the Royal Distributing Athletic and Performance Centre in Marden is leaking and it will cost Guelph/Eramosa Township $44,000 to fix it.
CMHA provides back-to-school advice for parents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The start of the school year is a transitional period for children, parents and teachers, and with it can come feelings of stress and anxiety.
Fergus welcomes Fairy and Witches Market
FERGUS - The first Fairy and Witches Market got underway at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Aug. 26.
Sept. 9 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness day
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day is approaching quickly on Sept. 9, and the month of September is devoted to raising awareness, and to challenge current misinformation and stigma.
Car show draws hundreds to Wellington County Museum and Archives
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 47th annual Car Show at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Aug. 27 was a popular event.
Crime Stoppers holding document shredding events
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) is holding upcoming shredding events in both Guelph and Mount Forest.
Police beat: OPP looking for clues after hit and run with stolen van
FERGUS – Police are looking for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash here who was driving a stolen vehicle.
Hair with Care fundraiser for Heart and Stroke
FERGUS – Carrie Anne Kierstead is at it again.
Youth places top five at National Track and Field Championships
MAPLETON – Joel Rumph competed in the Canadian National Track and Field Championships in Sherbrooke, Quebec with the Laurel Creek Track Club from Aug. 11 to 13, where he represented Ontario in high jump.