ALMA – More than 100 classic vehicles were on display at the Alma Community Centre on Aug. 24.
News
Erin officials rescoping Elora-Cataract Trail wastewater project due to ‘environmental requirements’
ERIN – The Erin Elora-Cataract Trail linear water and sewer works project has been “rescoped” due to “recent environmental requirements,” town officials said in a recent news release.
Golf tournament in support of Elora House fast approaching
ELORA – Luisa Krause knows that people often wait to sign up for charity golf tournaments to see what weather or other events might come along.
COVID-19 outbreaks at Guelph General Hospital; Public Health no longer testing wastewater
GUELPH – A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Guelph General Hospital on Aug. 23, after patients caught the virus during their stay in the hospital.
All’s fair at the Palmerston Community Centre
PALMERSTON – Palmerston’s annual fair took place at the community centre from Aug. 23 to 25.
TD donates to Focus on Nature
ONTARIO – Focus on Nature has announced that the TD Bank Group has donated $3,500 to support nature and arts programming for elementary school students in Ontario, continuing its ongoing support for the organization since 2010.
New OB/GYN joins Groves Memorial Community Hospital
FERGUS – A new obstetrician/gynecologist has joined the team at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
OPINION: Resolutions help drive farm organization advocacy
ONTARIO – As an advocacy organization for farmers, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) takes action to ensure the concerns of its members come to the attention of decision-makers.
Ashara kicks off Fergus Grand Theatre season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre’s 2024-2025 presenting series launches on Sept. 28 with Ashara, a blend of traditional Scottish folk and Jamaican reggae from visionary artist Jason Wilson.
Police beat: drug bust
EAST GARAFRAXA – Two individuals are facing charges following a drug bust here last week.
Four days of farm fun at Arthur Fall Fair
ARTHUR – A tractor pull, open-air cinema, a roast beef dinner, escape room and, of course, a variety of farm animals are just a few of the elements to attract people to the Arthur Fall Fair.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe came to Fergus
FERGUS – It was a packed house as Playful Fox Productions staged its version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Aug. 23 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Butter
Corn on the cob is about as genuine an end-of-summer tradition as any end-of-summer tradition gets and I am here for it. But it’s not because of the corn so much as it is the butter. It’s all about the butter.
New termite action group hopes township will get on with eradication plan
ELORA – Talk about opening a can of worms. Maria Christina O’Neill would likely prefer a can of worms to the home full of termites she unwittingly bought in Elora in 2020.
Golf tournament in support of Elora House fast approaching
ELORA – Luisa Krause knows that people often wait to sign up for charity golf tournaments to see what weather or other events might come along. But the date for the golf tournament in support of Elora House is fast approaching and Krause, executive director, will soon need to get firm numbers.