Katie Giddy is not about to let illness keep her from helping Habitat for Humanity as it prepares to build a townhouse complex in Fergus.
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Mayhem at Fergus Curling Club
Mayhem – Ice makers working under the tutelage of chief ice maker Andy Maine at the Fergus Curling Club got together for the Ice Makers Mayhem Bonspiel on April 14 and 15.
Seniors association hosts chess club at Evergreen Centre
GUELPH – Whether you’re a grandmaster or just curious how the “horse” moves, consider stopping by the Evergreen Centre to learn how to play chess.
St. James Catholic High School senior girls volleyball team win at CWOSSA Volleyball Championship
Champs – The St. James Catholic High School senior girls volleyball team won the CWOSSA Volleyball Championship title recently.
Students, seniors find friends through ‘GrandPals’ program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As society becomes more focused on technology and instant gratification, many have lost touch with the value of human connection.
Stepping Stone ‘ringing’ with community wins
GUELPH – It takes a village to tackle homelessness in Guelph-Wellington.
CW Golden Egg Event raises money for the Centre Wellington Food Bank
Donation – Claire and Greg Real Estate Group and Jenn Locke Mortgages, with the help of Centre Wellington businesses and the community, raised $1,162 plus multiple bags of food for the Centre Wellington Food Bank with the #CWGolden Egg Event again this year.
East Mill Street under construction
Detour – Spring might not know if it’s coming or going, but construction season is officially here.
Groves Hospital Foundation receives generous donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Charitable Foundation
Groves Hospital Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Charitable Foundation.
Groves receives hospital on-call funding from provincial government
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two area hospitals will receive additional provincial funding through a program designed to support after-hours care and coverage.
Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare students – One of William Shakespeare’s more famous works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was presented by Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club by Grade 4 to 8 students at the Fergus Grand Theatre over four performances on April 14 and 15.
AC/DC Show Canada cover band back at the Fergus Grand Theatre
Back by popular demand – The AC/DC Show Canada cover band returned to the Fergus Grand Theatre on…
Alan Doyle to share new song at Guelph fundraiser
GUELPH - Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Alan Doyle will join local musicians and mental health advocates on April 30 for an intimate evening of stories and songs.
Fergus post office opened in 1836; first postmaster served 63 years
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fire chief calling for increased vigilance after grass fire spreads, carried by wind
OSPRINGE – The Erin fire department was able to get a grass fire under control on April 13, but it is now calling for residents with burn permits to be mindful of the wind when having an outdoor fire.