FERGUS – Top hats and an array of outlandish attire became the norm in downtown Fergus as the Cogs and Clockwork – Fergus Steampunk Festival returned on the weekend.
Holstein Foodgrains project celebrates 30 years
MOUNT FOREST – The Holstein Foodgrains project is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a crop of sunflowers.
Federal politics: Concern over immigration quadruples over last 48 months
OTTAWA – While the number of Canadians galvanized over the cost of living and inflation is beginning to decrease, their attention is fixating on an issue that was once only glancingly thought of – immigration.
Letters: thanks from festival; centre hosting celebration
Marlene Ottens, Dale Franklin, Rachel Eschlboeck, Carolyn Luymes, Tate Driscoll and Leona Ottens would like to say a big thank-you to all who came out or supported this year’s Mapleton Sunflower Festival on Aug. 17.
Shred documents to support Crime Stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington is offering people a chance to dispose of their sensitive documents by the box-load.
Wellington Wanderers wander back to Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – A new season of Music at the Hall kicks off on Sept. 27 with a performance by the Wellington Wanderers at the Eden Mills Community Hall.
Bridge replacement beginning September 16
ERIN – The Town of Erin advises residents that Bridge 5 replacement work will close Second Line approximately 1.7km west of Sideroad 27 for bridge replacement beginning Sept. 16.
Eden Mills author offers colourful glimpse into life, work of renowned author L.M. Montgomery
EDEN MILLS – “I wonder if a hundred years from now, anybody will win a victory over anything because of something I left or did. It’s an inspiring thought.”
County libraries host Culture Days programs
Fall is a perfect time for us to get to know our community better through local activities and extracurriculars.
Art Gallery of Guelph launches Justin Favela’s Entrelazados
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph has announced the launch and reception for Entrelazados, the first exhibition in Canada by Las Vegas-based artist Justin Favela, on Sept. 5, at 6pm.
Ponsonby U11 boys win gold
PONSONBY – Not even the threat of a tornado could stop the Ponsonby U11 boys, who won gold at the ISA tournament on Aug. 17 at the Ponsonby Ball Park.
Arthur U11 Girls Softball champions
ARTHUR – The Arthur U11 White Girls Softball team competed in the U11 ISA Inter County Year End Tournament ‘B’ division and won the championship on Aug. 18.
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Just as Luisa’s Draperies & Interiors Ltd. is a multi-generational family-run business, some of their clients are also descendants of past customers.
Public health doctor shares message for International Overdose Awareness Day
GUELPH – In 2023, 73 deaths in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph were caused by suspected fatal drug poisonings. This number should shock us. Each one of those deaths is a person, a member of our community.
Celebrating 40 years of AALP ‘leadership excellence’ at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the 40th anniversary celebration and alumni reunion of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) on Sept. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30pm in the special events tent at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.