To Oz - The age old story of the Wizard of Oz came to light in a panto performance by On The Spot Productions under the direction of David Tanner and Leigha Bailey on Nov. 29 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Elora welcome Santa Claus with annual parade
Parade of lights - Santa Claus beat the ice and snow to make an evening appearance in Elora on Nov. 30.
Pep rally encouraged school spirit at Centre Wellington District High School
Pep rally - Centre Wellington District High School held a pep rally on Nov. 21.
Raw Carrot receives $10,000 donation
ARTHUR - In September, the 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington (100 WWCRW) charter met in Arthur for the group’s one year anniversary.
Sticks and Stones Bonspiel win goes to Guelph
Bonspiel season - The Fergus Curling Club has at least 12 bonspiels from October to April. On Nov. 15 the first one was hosted by Bruce Hawkins, called the Sticks and Stones Bonspiel.
Mother and son team to coach at Ontario Winter Games
Coaches - Martial artists Nathan Skoufis and Sophie Skoufis have been selected as kickboxing coaches for the Ontario Winter Games (OWG).
GRCA continues to work alongside province on building flood resiliency
CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) continues work with the province of Ontario on building flood resiliency with a focus on protecting people and property within the watershed.
OMAFRA report
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GHS has litter of seven puppies for adoption
GUELPH - The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) celebrated Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3) with a litter full of adorable newborn puppies and a heart-warming story to share.
Guelph-Eramosa firefighters hosted Santa, accepted food donations at Rockwood fire hall
Christmas food drive - Guelph-Eramosa firefighters hosted their visit with Santa and accepted donations of food at the Rockwood fire hall on Nov. 22.
Local Lions Clubs hosted Centre Wellington Diabetes and Lifestyle Expo
Diabetes Expo - The Centre Wellington Diabetes and Lifestyle Expo was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 24.
The Vertical Squirrels and guest Mark Korven to perform in Guelph Dec. 6
GUELPH - Local band Vertical Squirrels (Daniel Fischlin, Ajay Heble, Lewis Melville, and Ted Warren) continue hosting a residency at Silence through the fall and winter of 2019-20.
Mapleton’s Got Talent show raised funds for ABC park
Talented duo - The Drayton Rotary Club hosted the sixth annual Mapleton’s Got Talent show at the Drayton Festival Theatre on Nov. 23.
North Wellington Youth Spotlight:
MINTO - Taryn Sinclair is a 12-year-old youth from Harriston who worked hard this past summer, starting his own chicken-farming business, with the help of the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
Local RBC branch adopts Drayton blood donor event
DRAYTON - RBC Royal Bank employees in Drayton will roll up their sleeves to support their community’s upcoming blood donor event.