ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives took in donations of carved pumpkins on Nov. 1, lighting the jack o’ lanterns up one more time for the enjoyment of visitors at the Pumpkin Walk event.
Fergus Wheeler’s Car Club reunited
FERGUS – The remaining members of the Fergus Wheeler’s Car Club, formed in May of 1958, gathered for a breakfast on Sept. 18.
Blue Bonnet Lassies do well at fall competitions
FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet School of Highland Dance competed at various competitions throughout the Fall. Sept. 14 Maribelle McBroom attended the Montreal Highland Open Competition. She placed fourth in Fling, and fifth in Sword, Lilt, and Seann Truibhas. Sept. 21 Dancers competed at t
Halloween fun at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Children came to enjoy daytime Halloween activities at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Hacienda Santa Maria hosts paso fino show
ERIN – Hacienda Santa Maria, a paso fino horse farm in Erin, hosted its first paso fino horse show on Nov. 3.
Ontario celebrates excellence in agriculture, food industry
ONTARIO – The Government of Ontario’s annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards for 2024 is recognizing farmers, processors, industry organizations, and businesses whose contributions are strengthening growth across the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector.
Poppy banners raised for Remembrance Day
ELORA – St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora started making these banners with knitted and crocheted poppies a few years ago and now have fashioned several banners that hang throughout the village for Remembrance Day.
Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team wins bronze
FERGUS – The Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team won bronze after a match against Aurora at the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup tournament on Oct. 27.
Night of Bright Stars memorial a chance for community to connect and reflect
KITCHENER – Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region’s (BFO-MR) Night of Bright Stars memorial event is cherished annual tradition, providing a supportive space for individuals and families to come together and connect in their grief and to honour and remember the people they’re missing.
Who wants a federal election?
OTTAWA – With Ottawa’s parliamentary precinct plunged into the latest round of minority government brinksmanship, political watchers can scarcely draw breath without simultaneously speculating about whether the nation will next go to the polls before 2024 is over.
Join Elaine McKinnon for sailing adventures and water stories
ELORA – Elaine McKinnon moved to Elora a few months ago and then went sailing.
IMpower wellness opens new location
ELORA – Lisa Roszel, owner of IMpower wellness, opened a new location on Oct. 22 at 37 Church St. E. in Elora.
Fergus Highland U18 boys rugby wins Rugby Ontario Junior Cup
FERGUS – On Oct. 27 the Fergus Highland U18 boys rugby team captured the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup for 7’s, marking a stellar end to its season.
Orton Community Association hosts Haunted Church event
ORTON – The Orton Community Association once again hosted the Haunted Church event on Oct. 25 and 26. Creepy characters came to life as the haunting began.
$1 Million Lotto Max winner
GUELPH – Deigh Madejski of Guelph was the lucky recipient of the $1 Million Lotto Max maxmillions prize in the Sept. 17 Lotto Max draw.