Orange shirt day – Students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus commemorated Truth and…
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Bike bell giveaway on Oct. 8
FERGUS - The Elora-Cataract Trailway Associaton will be holding its third and final bike bell giveaway of 2022 on Oct. 8 at the Beatty Line trail head.
Habitat for Humanity plans projects in Fergus, Guelph; launches bonds program to raise funds
ABOYNE – Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington plans on building two new housing complexes – one in Fergus and one in Guelph – and to fund them through its newly launched Community Bonds program.
Full house for Centre Wellington meet-the-candidates event at Fergus Legion
FERGUS – With just four minutes to win over voters, candidates in Centre Wellington’s municipal election pulled out the charm and humour and tried to demonstrate they know their stuff at an all-candidates meeting on Sept. 27.
Magic festival returns to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – If the world could use a little magic right now, Ryan Joyce is more than happy to comply.
Family of Lucas Shortreed invites community to gather, heal together
FERGUS – The family of Lucas Shortreed, who was killed in a hit-and-run crime 14 years ago, is extending an open invitation to the community to attend a gathering at the Graham Giddy Funeral Home in Fergus on Thanksgiving Day.
Elora speed skater has Olympic dreams
ELORA – Nate Sutherland was recently named one of the top 100 finalists in the RBC Training Ground program, the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual, cross-country talent search.
Community food drive on Oct. 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Local volunteers will be picking up food donations on Oct. 1.
Rural Romp offered farm experiences across Wellington County
Successful ‘romp’ – Sept. 24 was a great day to romp through Wellington County for a food and farm experience during the Rural Romp.
Senator Black engaging agricultural sector
OTTAWA - The Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario, spent the 2022 summer season touring farms and agriculturally adjacent organizations, as well as connecting with rural leaders, to learn more about their work, industry concerns, and the challenges and opportunities their communities are facing