FERGUS - The volunteers are getting ready, the vendors preparing, musicians warming up, and competitors are practicing.
OPINION: Farmers support grain safety training, equipment
ONTARIO – Safety is important in farming, and many organizations work hard to raise awareness of being safe around farm machinery or when working with livestock.
Shakespeare in the park Elora
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre presented King Lear over the Civic Holiday weekend. Cast illness prevented performances of Much Ado About Nothing. Both shows are scheduled to run August 8 to 11.
Riverfest Elora brings high-energy to Elora Legion Branch 229
ELORA – My Son the Hurricane, the popular multi-horn brass funk band from Niagara performed on July 27 at the Elora Legion to an enthusiastic crowd.
Cute pet photos: Humane Society fundraiser
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society is hosting the Cutest Pet Photo Contest to celebrate pets in the community and raise funds to provide hope, care and compassion for more than 180 animals currently waiting for their new home at GHS.
There will be a contest for federal Green Party candidate in Guelph
GUELPH – The Guelph Greens Federal electoral district association has announced two nominees are vying for the role of the 2025 federal Green Party candidate in Guelph.
Thousands turn out for Elora’s Longest BBQ
Thousands of people showed up at the July 30 event, which was held off for about an hour as rain deluged the village.
Royal Reach raises $90,000 for child and youth mental health supports
GUELPH – More than $90,000 was raised to support the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) at the sold-out Royal Reach event on June 1.
Nominate your favourite Tree of the Year
ELORA - Tree Trust is excited to announce the 2024 Tree of the Year contest.
Instant Lucky lottery winner
ERIN – Erin resident Kenneth Keki recently won $100,000 with the OLG’s Instant Lucky lottery game.
Australian comedian Joe Avati to perform at River Run this fall
GUELPH – Award-winning comedian Joe Avati is coming to Guelph, and there’s still time to get tickets.
EWFHT offers free workshops in August
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team will offer the following free online workshops this month:
Eden Mills Writers Festival announces line-up
EDEN MILLS – Canadian authors and readers of all ages will reunite for the 36th annual Eden Mills Writers’ Festival (EMWF) on Sept. 8 in the riverside village of Eden Mills.
U13 Boys soccer team to compete in semi-finals Aug. 23
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus/Elora District Soccer U13 Boys rep team defeated the Orangeville Storm 3-1 on July 24 at Victoria Park in Fergus.