This Week in Photos - February 5, 2026
PHOTO 1 & 2: Out for a roam – The Hillsburgh Snow Roamers reunited with the Special Friends Club on Jan. 31 after more than 12 years since the groups last got together. Monica Graeber had a blast with Sean Henwood on a snowmobile track at Barbour Field. PHOTO3: Gordon Smith goes for a spin at Barbour Field with Doug Hoogendoorn. PHOTO 4: The Hillsburgh Snow Roamers reunited with the Special Friends Club of Hillsburgh on Jan. 31 after more than 12 years since the groups last got together. The Snowroamers gave rides at Barbour Field for the club, which provides respite day programming for developmentally challenged individuals. Chricket Yule, who started the program out of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in 1995, said the club provides social interaction and outings for its members. The Town of Erin provided the field for use; Erin-based South Simcoe Machines served up hotdogs, grilled cheese and coffee; and Erin-based Team K-OS provided rides and sleds. Photos by Jordan Snobelen
Basketball battle – Teams from St. Mary Catholic Elementary School in Elora (blue jerseys) and St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus (grey) faced off in the boys elementary basketball tournament at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School in Guelph on Jan. 29. The Fergus and Elora teams fought hard but St. Mary ended up winning 45-20. PHOTO 1: A St. Joseph player grits his teeth as he battles for the ball. PHOTO 2: This St. Joseph player contemplates his next move as he dribbles the ball at the half court line. PHOTO 3: These two players faced off as the final seconds of the game counted down. Photos by Ellouise Thompson
