MAPLETON – A local youth has just achieved the top honour in high school track and field. Mapleton resident Joel Rumph won the gold medal in Junior boys high jump at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships in Ottawa on June 9.
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Fergus Curling Club begins fundraising to replace outdated equipment
FERGUS – The Fergus Curling Club (FCC) is hosting its first “ABC’s 4 FCC” Fundraiser beginning on June 21 from 5 to 9pm.
Replacement of Erin culvert with bridge pushes project $1.29 million over budget
ERIN - The over-budget replacement of an arched, double culvert running beneath 17th Sideroad in Erin is being blamed on inflation and environmental requirements, requiring a single-span bridge at a cost of at least $2.12 million.
Local Special Olympics athletes representing Team Canada
Special Olympics athletes Jennifer Allen and Marc Richardson are representing Team Canada in the 2023 World Games in Berlin, Germany.
Arthur Minor Softball receives sponsorship donations
ARTHUR – Arthur Minor Softball has received sponsorship donations from Arthur Opti-Mrs, Arthur 2nd Look and the Arthur Lions Club.
Construction Ahead: Highway 6 road work beginning in June
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Those who regularly travel between Fergus and Guelph on Highway 6 will have noticed the pylons already and assumed construction is coming – and it is.
Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival a success
ABOYNE – The second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival took place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 10.
Eh! Comedy Tour headed to The Crown
HARRISTON – More comedy is coming to the Crown theatre here.
Artist unveils thought- provoking piece in Elora Sculpture Project
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A group toured around 18 one-of-a-kind sculptures in Centre Wellington on June 11.
Kinsmen host outdoors show in Drayton
DRAYTON - A cool, rainy Sunday provided the perfect conditions to lure outdoor enthusiasts indoors as the Drayton Kinsmen hosted their second annual Outdoors Show on June 11 at the PMD arena.
Guelph Humane Society raises more than $68,000 to support vulnerable animals
GUELPH – On June 6, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced the success of its June 4 Happy Trails Walk-a-Thon.
Sonic Sensation exhibition comes to Wellington County
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives is set to welcome Sonic Sensation – a travelling exhibition from the Sciencenter in Ithaca, New York.
U of G’s ecumenical campus ministry celebrating 55 years
GUELPH – The Ecumenical Campus Ministry at the University of Guelph is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a free breakfast and program at Harcourt Memorial United Church (87 Dean Ave., Guelph) on June 24, 9am to 11am.
Peter Pan coming to Fergus Grand in July
FERGUS - Think happy thoughts, gather your pixie dust, and fly to Neverland this July!
Gordon Lightfoot tribute concert Minstrel of the Dawn on June 22
GUELPH – Maybe it’s because they share a name and a profession, but when iconic Canadian Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot passed away on May 1 of this year, James Gordon’s phone started to ring with fans asking if there would be a Guelph tribute and would he be organizing it.