ARISS – On July 28, Kiana Kurtz qualified for the 42nd annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.
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Unveiling the spirit of tradition and competition: Fergus Scottish Festival
FERGUS – The grounds at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex are set to welcome an expected 26,000 people Aug. 11 to 13 for the 78th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
Marden hosts annual Ontario Pirate Festival
MARDEN - The Ontario Pirate Festival was once again held in Marden Park over the long weekend.
CanIron Canadian National Blacksmith Conference comes to Fergus
FERGUS– There is no mistaking the ringing sound of a blacksmith’s hammer on his anvil.
Pole, cornfield damaged
MINTO – On July 19 at about 10am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a tractor trailer that left the road and struck a hydro pole along the 6th Line here.
Driver charged after e-bike found pulling trailers
FERGUS – On July 15 at about 2:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped what appeared to be an e-bike pulling two trailers on Maiden Lane here.
Trucking charges
MINTO – On July 20 at about 10am, a Wellington County OPP officer observed tire debris in a live lane of traffic on Highway 89 here.
Bugs bring balance to ecosystems and help gardens flourish
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A delicate spider web sparkles with dew, butterflies and bees flit around flowers, and earthworms burrow through rich soil.
Art by Joe Gohl featured on walls of Centre Wellington council chamber
ELORA – Paintings of farm life, athletics and familiar village faces bring bursts of colour to the tan walls of the Centre Wellington council chamber in Elora.
Headwaters Arts presents As the Story Goes
ALTON - Headwaters Arts is excited to present a most intriguing exhibit of over 55 pieces by 27 Headwaters artists from across the GTA and area.
Guelph Fringe Festival puts performing arts in the spotlight downtown
GUELPH – Downtown Guelph will be alive with wonder and surprise as independent performing artists take the stage August 10 to 13 for the Guelph Fringe Festival.
Grand Opening held for Erin Estate venue
ERIN — On June 25, the Erin Estate event venue in Orton had its grand opening the custom timberframe reception space was completed.
Help shape future of Sensational Elora, fight food insecurity
ELORA – Sensational Elora has been working to reduce food insecurity in Centre Wellington for over 15 years.
Elvis Presley museum movie night
ABOYNE — Dust off those blue suede shoes and plan to attend an Elvis-themed movie night at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on Sept. 9.
Guelph Humane Society holds ‘cutest pet’ photo contest
GUELPH - On Aug. 1, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced its inaugural “GHS cutest pet photo contest,” to celebrate our community’s furry companions while raising funds to support the welfare of animals in need.