ERIN – A beautiful day at the 174th Erin Fair was the backdrop for this year’s Horse Heritage awards The 2024 Hall of Fame included two inductees and a nod to the Standardbred Horse.
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Theatre guild to stage Anne of Green Gables – The Musical
HARRISTON - The Grey-Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is staging a musical version of the popular Anne of Green Gables story this fall.
The Fugitives put new spin on Battle of Vimy Ridge
FERGUS – Brendan McLeod did a little musical archeology and discovered songs sung by soldiers in the trenches at Vimy Ridge.
Juno winner Chantel Kreviazuk fills Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Juno winner singer-songwriter Chantel Kreviazuk filled the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 2 with a stunning evening of songs and stories.
Beatty Brothers Ltd. prospered in Second World War but couldn’t quite recover post war
FERGUS – Most people familiar with local history will know that Beatty Brothers Limited was the largest manufacturer in the area and an economic driver in the early days of the Village of Fergus.
November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
ONTARIO – Cybercrime takes many forms, including phishing scams, identity theft and fraud.
Fergus school’s Halloween dance raises $500 for United Way
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus held a fundraising dance on Oct. 31 to benefit United Way of Guelph Wellington and raised $500.
‘Giving Tuesday’ returns for its third year in support of the Hospice Wellington kitchen
GUELPH – National Giving Tuesday is making a return this year on Dec. 3 in support of the Hospice Wellington Kitchen.
U14 girls conquer Rugby Ontario Junior Cup Tournament
FERGUS – The combined team of Fergus Highland Rugby and Waterloo Country U14 girls went through the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup Tournament 4-0, outscoring their opponents 120-10 on Oct. 27.
Ecclestone partnership inspired by toy trucks
CENTRE WELLINGTON – When the playground at Victoria Park in Fergus reopens, it will have a new name thanks to a partnership between the township and a local business.
Milestone donation from Team Addy
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 1, members of Team Addy gathered at SickKids Hospital for a special cheque presentation.
Trick-or-treaters shot with pellets on Halloween night
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after several reports of Halloween trick-or-treaters being shot with pellets in the east end of the city on Halloween night.
Township launches toilet rebate program
ELORA – Centre Wellington’s infrastructure services department has launched a new toilet rebate program.
Creativity abounds for Grand Quilt Guild
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand Quilt Guild invited Lori Taylor, a quilter from Parry Sound, to guide members through some tips for quilting a pre-printed panel.
County hires new director of housing
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has hired a new director of housing.