CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment announced its Youth Chorus Program audition date for the 2023 season. The award-winning not-for-profit theatre company is looking for young performers for productions in Drayton and St. Jacobs this summer.
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Minto Juried Arts Show returns
MINTO – After three years of COVID-19 disruptions the Minto Arts Council has announced its sixth Minto Juried Art Show.
Afrique En Cirque coming to River Run
GUELPH – The strength, agility, and joy of life in African youth culture will be celebrated when Afrique En Cirque – Cirque Kalabanté arrives at River Run Centre on Feb. 25 at 7pm.
Family-oriented science and magic show coming to Drayton Entertainment venue
CAMBRIDGE – The Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show is coming to the Hamilton Family Theatre here for four shows on March 13 and 14 at 10:30am and 1:30pm.
Flax mill became Drayton’s largest employer
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Our Food Future launches three action plans to address priorities
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington’s Smart Cities Office is launching three action plans that officials say lay the groundwork for long-term environmental, economic, and social gains through proven circular economy practices across the regional food system and beyond.
Sacred Heart Catholic School hosts Feb. 21 pancake lunch, dinner
ROCKWOOD – Teachers, students and parents at Sacred Heart Catholic School worked together to host two Shrove Tuesday pancake meals for the community on Feb. 21.
Dozens attend second ‘try lacrosse’ event
Around 30 children tried their hand at playing lacrosse from 2 to 4pm at the Centre Wellington…
Police beat: Fraud charges
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Feb. 7, Wellington County OPP received a report of a fraud.
Police seek to identify suspect in Minto gas theft
MINTO – Police are looking to identify a suspect in a recent fuel theft here.
Flesherton man facing meth, illegal cigarette charges
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Flesherton man is facing meth and illegal cigarette charges after being pulled over by police for speeding.
Bluetooth speaker
I couldn’t find my Bluetooth speaker anywhere. It must still be packed in a box from the recent move of the contents of our home from our neighbourhood in town to our move to the country on the outskirts of the same town.
Belwood Lions host community barbecue
Community gathering – The Belwood Lions Club hosted a barbecue lunch on Feb. 18 to bring the…
Lions Club presents cheque to Groves hospital
Donation – The Fergus Lions Club presented Groves Memorial Community Hospital with a cheque…
Local wrestlers win medals at Guelph tournament
Winner – Local athletes returned home with more medals from the Guelph Invitational wrestling…