PARIS – Fergus wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson was one of two Paralympic champions named to lead the Canadian Paralympic team in the opening ceremony for the games.
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First day of school a PD day in Wellington County
GUELPH – Most students in Wellington County will be going back to school a day late this September. Both the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board have chosen to make Wednesday, Sept. 4 the first day of school for elementary and secondary students.
Marking six decades of local impact: University of Guelph turns 60
GUELPH – The University of Guelph has officially turned 60.
Organizers going ‘all out’ for Aberfoyle Fall Fair
ABERFOYLE – With the fairgrounds under construction, last year’s Aberfoyle Fall Fair was a somewhat smaller affair, but this year the fair is back at full strength and then some.
County supporting military reservists
GUELPH – Canadian Armed Forces reservists who work for the County of Wellington officially have the flexibility they need to serve in the military.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour invites 36 artists to showcase their studios
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora, Fergus and the surrounding areas will have a chance to step into the mind of an artist next month with the return of the Elora Fergus Studio Tour for its 36th year.
Tour de Elora is back; this year it includes dogs
ELORA – Tour de Elora is back for its fourth year – stronger, better and with a great new addition: dogs.
AALP Dream Gala raises over $122,000 for Ontario’s agriculture leaders
ONTARIO – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the record-breaking fundraising results of $122,157 by the 2024 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala.
Raising money for Waterloo Wellington Alzheimer Society
GUELPH – The Guelph Bridge Club (GBC) raised and donated $2,005 to the Waterloo Wellington Alzheimer Society (WWAS) on June 28.
Child struck, vehicle flees
GUELPH – Guelph Police are looking for witnesses and trying to identify a driver after a small child was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
Guelph man wins big
GUELPH – Lajos Erdelyi of Guelph is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49 second prize worth $50,000 in the July 3 draw.
ECFTA kicking off fundraiser to expand facility, make accessible
ELORA - The Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) is hosting a community barbecue on Sept. 5 to kick off its fundraising campaign for a new expansion to the historic building.
Big changes for Friends of the Guelph Public Library Big Book Sale
GUELPH – The Friends of the Guelph Public Library is hosting this year’s annual Big Book Sale slated for Sept. 19 to Sept. 22 at a new, larger location at 440 Elmira Road North.
Heritage River holds car show
ELORA – The Heritage River Retirement Residence home held a car show on Aug. 22 with refreshments and popcorn for the guests.
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex hosts Faerie Market
FERGUS – Vendor Jasmine was one a several vendors at the Faerie Market on Aug. 24 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.