WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Elora’s Santa Claus parade raises over $200 for food bank
ELORA - Crowds numbering in the thousands lined the streets of Elora on Nov. 25 for the annual Santa Claus Parade.
Downtown Fergus turning into a ‘Winter Wonderland’
FERGUS – Having not missed a single year since its start in the early 1980s, the Fergus Santa Claus Parade will be returning yet again on Dec. 2 with the theme “Winter Wonderland.”
Fergus BIA organizes Christmas cocktail competition
FERGUS - The Fergus BIA is always trying new ideas. This Christmas, it is sponsoring a cocktail competition.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games holds annual AGM
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted its annual general meeting on Nov. 23.
The Bears give Fergus something to cheer about
FERGUS – The Bears (Cheerleading) of Fergus travelled to Sandusky, Ohio on Nov. 18 and 19 to compete in the All Star Challenge: Queen of the Nile acrobatics competition.