ARTHUR – Keira Healey from Arthur played with Team Ontario Red and won gold in the Canadian Junior Hockey Nationals in early November.
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Mount Forest resident wins $140,000 Catch the Ace jackpot
ABOYNE – The Fergus Elora Rotary Club held its 49th weekly Catch the Ace draw on Nov. 12 and drew Tena Stortz’s name out of a drum containing 6,760 ballots.
Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.
Groups partner with school board for ThinkAG Career Competition
ELORA – Grade 8 and 9 students from across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) explored a variety of career pathways in Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food sector at an event here last week.
Picture books feature Rockwood Conservation Area, Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights
ROCKWOOD – Vanessa Ireson’s picture books give children a chance to see their hometown in a different light.
Guelph man facing child pornography charges
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces child pornography charges following an investigation that began five months ago.
Officer punched, man arrested
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces several charges after a police officer was punched in the face while attempting to arrest a shoplifter last Friday night.
Petty theft at unknown location
FERGUS – Local police say they’re looking for help to apprehend a female suspect wanted for stealing $34 worth of goods from “a Fergus retailer” in two separate incidents.
Eden Mills Writer’s Festival headquarters reopens after Rivermead renovations
EDEN MILLS – The recently renovated Rivermead building has reopened as the headquarters of the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival.
Santa Claus arrives in Aberfoyle for Puslinch parade
PUSLINCH - The Puslinch Santa Claus parade in Aberfoyle took place on Nov. 26.
New lottery raises funds for hospitals
GUELPH – The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital is one of 21 hospital foundations across Ontario joining together for a first-of-its-kind online lottery, offering supporters more chances to win, and larger cash prizes.
Lions Club hosts annual Santa Claus Parade
ERIN - The Erin Lions Club hosted the annual Erin Santa Claus parade last Saturday with the them of “A Storybook Christmas.”
Fiddler Shane Cook to fiddle at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre will present Shane Cook and the Woodchippers on Dec. 1 at 8pm.
Fresh Perspectives photo exhibition opens at Guelph City Hall
GUELPH – Focus on Nature announced the opening of Fresh Perspectives, a new photography exhibit being presented at Guelph City Hall from Nov. 27 to Dec. 8.
Agit Pop comes to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS - One of Eric Goudie’s Presenting series Agit Pop gave a performance at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 16.