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Portage residents experience ‘power of art’ through Elora arts centre program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Teens staying at the Portage Ontario residential substance abuse rehabilitation centre in Elora are learning to make their mark thanks to a unique outreach program offered through the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA).
Service dog a ‘Delight’ and friend to Fergus woman
FERGUS – Kara Shaw wants to express her gratitude to the people who support Lions Clubs in Wellington County, because it’s the Fergus Lions Club and the Mount Forest Lions Club that helped her get Delight.
Spinners, weavers and yarn galore at Fergus Fibre Fest
FERGUS – You don’t have to be into knitting, weaving, spinning or crochet to find something worth checking out at the Fergus Fibre Festival on May 25.
Rockwood fire hall open house offers lots of family-friendly fun
ROCKWOOD - It was a chance to see the fire trucks, check out a police cruiser, and even ride a stretcher into an ambulance when Guelph-Eramosa Fire Department hosted its Open House and Emergency Preparedness Information Day on May 11.
Donations down, demand up as United Way doles out $1.5 million
GUELPH – On April 16, United Way announced it had invested $1.5 million in 51 programs across Guelph and Wellington and Dufferin counties. But funding requests were much higher – more than twice what was available to distribute.
Guelph Wish Fund for Children celebrates 40 years with gala
GUELPH – The Guelph Wish Fund for Children recently announced its upcoming 40th anniversary gala, set to take place on April 13.
Centre 2000 welcomes guests to Family Day event
ERIN – Centre 2000 was host to a day of events on Family Day, Feb. 19.
Ladies Wilkin Bonspiel winners
FERGUS – KW Granite hosted the Ladies Wilkin Bonspiel on Feb. 10 at the Fergus Curling Club.
Two teams emerge as winners at Granite Homes Bonspiel
ELORA – On Feb. 3, 16 teams took to the ice over two draws at the Granite Homes Bonspiel at the Elora Curling Club, with two emerging victorious.
Family Fun Fest planned by Mount Forest BIA
MOUNT FOREST - A Winter Family Fun Fest on Saturday was among the first of many activities planned by the Mount Forest BIA this year.
Family Fun Day at Mapleton’s PMD Arena
MAPLETON - Family Day in Mapleton was chock full of activities hosted by the township at the PMD Arena.
9th annual Groundhog Bonspiel held at Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS - Piping teams onto the ice continues to be the tradition at the Fergus Curling Club
Elora Festival Giant Book Sale in need of donations
ELORA – The 33rd annual Elora Festival Giant Book Sale will take place at the Elora Curling Club May 3 to 5.
Robbie Burns’ Day Celebrated at Fergus Legion
FERGUS - Every year around Jan. 25, the famous Scottish Poet Robbie Burns’ life is celebrated.