ERIN — On June 30, the Erin Tennis Club held its last junior youth tennis club event for the summer, which included a “last-day barbecue”.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy holds first official tours
WATERLOO – On July 14, the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy held the first official tours of its new facility here.
Askett Appliance Centre closes after more than five decades
MINTO – Keith Askett of Palmerston’s Askett Appliance Centre has made the decision to retire and close his store.
Elora teen wins provincial short story writing contest
ELORA — Noah Barron placed first at the provincial level in this year’s Young Authors Awards.
Local man turns collection of farm tools into his own museum
FERGUS – Luke Sandink has been collecting old farm tools and household items for about 45 years.
Customer surprises Advertiser carrier with new delivery wagon
MOUNT FOREST – When his delivery wagon broke due to a lot of hard work, Wellington Advertiser carrier Owen Wagner was surprised by a customer who gifted him a handmade replacement.
Great Lakes Truck Show rolls into Clifford
CLIFFORD - On June 30 and July 1 the Great Lakes Truck Show filled the Clifford Rotary Park with big rigs and classic vehicles from various eras.
Teens help Ontario team win lacrosse tournament
FERGUS – Blake Willard and Riley Woods, two 15-year-old Fergus youths, were selected to attend this year’s Adrln (Adrenaline) Platinum Cup tournament with Ontario’s Evolve Elite Lacrosse team.
Elora Flea and Thrift offers hidden gems
ELROA — Erin Sinclair and David Oates were selling several baked goods and beverages at the Geddes Street Market flea and thrift event. Below, the market was a busy spot for the July 2 event.
Local youth takes first entrepreneurial leap with ice cream bike
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser carrier Odyn Burtch saved his paper money to buy an ice cream bike.
New group plans to help bring more film productions to Erin
ERIN — On June 15 Wellington Creates producer David Spencer and eight others met at the Hillsburgh library.
Danchuk selected for U16 Ontario West women’s flag football team
ERIN – Andrea Danchuk, a grade eight student from Erin Public School, has been selected for the U16 Ontario West women’s flag football team.
Rachel Luther named Pharmacist of the Year by McKesson
FERGUS – McKesson Canada recently announced that Rachel Luther from Centre Wellington Remedy’sRX has been named Pharmacist of the Year.
Groundwater Festival returns in-person for first time since 2019
GUELPH – The Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival returned to an in-person format June 6 to 9 at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area.
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.