The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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Riverfest Elora coming to Bissell Park this weekend
ELORA – Crowds of visitors and the sound of music will fill much of Elora this weekend, with the 15th annual Riverfest Elora taking place at Bissell Park from Aug. 15 to 17.
Minto lunch programs include homemade meals, guest speakers
MINTO – The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence hosts monthly dining events in Palmerston, Clifford and Harriston.
Highland Rugby U18 team wins bronze
FERGUS – Highland Rugby U18 boys finished the 2025 season as the third best team in Ontario, after beating Belleville Bulldogs 12-0 in the bronze medal game in Kingston.
Minto Crush U11 Boys team completes season undefeated
MINTO – The Minto Crush U11 Boys had a season for the record books, finishing the regular season with an 18-0 record heading into the Intercounty Softball Association U11 boys year-end tournament.
Bye Bye Baby
Congratulations to the staff, board of directors and volunteers of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games on another awesome event. Eighty years is a community feat. Thanks for letting me join in this year. I had a great volunteer experience.
Rezoning approved for farm severance near Arthur
KENILWORTH – Residential development will not be permitted on an agricultural lot at 8449 Line 2, northeast of Arthur.
Erin Legion hosts annual car show
ERIN – There were many vintage cars shining under sunny skies at the Erin Legion’s 14th annual car show on Aug. 9.
Reel it in
It takes a bit to pull a fast one on a farmer.
Genealogy Fair invites community to uncover family
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Family history enthusiasts will have access to genealogical expertise when Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts its Genealogy Fair on Sept. 6 from 9am to 4pm.
OPINION: Summer connects farmers, politicians from fairs to farm tours
ONTARIO – Summer is a time of long days, local fairs, barbecues, community celebrations — and for Ontario farmers, it’s also prime harvest season for everything from hay and grain crops to fruits and field vegetables.
Firefighters’ breakfast sees over 1,200 attendees
MOUNT FOREST – During the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival last month, the Mount Forest Firefighters Association held its annual Firefighters Breakfast on July 19.
Fergus fiddler Scott Woods and band to tour Canada this fall
FERGUS – The Scott Woods Band will hit the road this fall for two Canadian tours.
Guelph/Eramosa council approves James Seeley’s appointment to GRCA board
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has appointed Puslinch Mayor James Seeley as the township’s representative on the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) board.
Harriston Street Party drew a big crowd on Aug. 9
HARRISTON – The Harriston Street Party featured a car show, vendors, lawn games, a kids’ zone and food and drinks in downtown Harriston on Aug. 9.