WELLINGTON COUNTY — Local food banks were asked to comment on changes they’ve seen in recent months, and how its been affected by inflation.
Third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run Raises $15,000
MAPLETON – The 2022 Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run, the third since the event was initiated, was a success once again raising thousands for local causes.
Volunteer Faye Craig receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pin
ARTHUR – Faye Craig was presented with a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pin at the Arthur and Area Historical Society meeting on Aug. 17, by Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Mount Forest Splash Pad name sign unveiled
Splash pad – Mount Forest Lions Club members Dennis MacDonald, left, and Wilson Schwindt, right,…
‘We certainly are welcoming everybody’: walk for Parkinson’s set for Sept. 10 in Fergus
FERGUS – The annual Walk for Parkinson’s is fast-approaching.
Weekend marks triumphant return for Riverfest
ELORA – Riverfest Elora saw a successful weekend after a two year pandemic hiatus. The annual music festival ran Aug. 19 to 21 at Bissell Park in Elora.
Fergus resident celebrates 100th birthday
FERGUS – Longtime Fergus resident Mary Woods will celebrate her 100th birthday on Aug. 20.
Elora teen to play in national baseball championships
ELORA – Lucas Albano will compete for Team Ontario at Baseball Canada’s U13 AAA National Championships, Aug. 25 to 29.
Wellington County fair ambassadors vying for crown at CNE contest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four ambassadors from Wellington County are going to the 2022 CNE’s annual Ambassadors of the Fairs competition.
Shine Your Light Sunflower tour set for Aug. 20
MAPLETON – The third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour is set for Aug. 20.
Belwood resident to play in Canada Summer Games
BELWOOD — Sixteen-year-old Matt Hamill is ready to compete for Team Ontario in the 2022 Canada Summer Games. He is set to travel to Niagara for the games on Aug. 14.
Fergus resident releases children’s book
FERGUS – Fergus resident Jenny Lichty has released her second children’s book, Is a Smile Just a Smile?
Wellington County Museum and Archives to host Wedding Festival
ABOYNE – Inspired by Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) new exhibit ‘Here Comes The Bride,’ WCMA is holding a Wedding Festival Sept. 11 from 11am to 3pm.
Scotland-made Skeoch car has local ties
GRAND VALLEY – Grand Valley resident Rob Skeoch, whose great grandfather is from Fergus, recently discovered new connections to his roots via a car in Dalbeattie, Scotland.