FERGUS – The Cyclones (red) battled it out with the Lacombes (white) on March 15 at the 2024 senior broomball provincial championships in Fergus.
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Together in Song concert series by Grey Bruce Singers April 12 to 14
HANOVER – Together in Song is the Grey Bruce Singers’ offering for this spring’s series of three concerts under the direction of Krista Bell and accompanied by Yuki Okumoto Stocovaz.
Whiskey Jack returning to Fergus Grand Theatre next month
FERGUS - Whiskey Jack - backing band for the infamous Stompin’ Tom Connors - will bring their Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom to the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 7.
Seniors’ Centre for Excellence seeks support to help fund program coordinator
KENILWORTH – The Mapleton-based Seniors’ Centre for Excellence is again seeking $10,000 from Wellington North to help pay the salary of Glynis Belec, the centre’s ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged) coordinator.
U of G celebrates reaching $2.5M milestone in ‘She’s Got Game’ initiative
GUELPH – She’s Got Game, an initiative at the University of Guelph (U of G) to advance gender equity and women in sport, has hit an important milestone reaching its entire $2.5-million fundraising goal.
Skating club plans carnival on Sunday
PALMERSTON – The Harriston Skating Club will host its annual carnival on March 24.
Elora Festival announces lineup for 45th anniversary festival
ELORA – The sun is mostly shining, temperatures are rising and festival season is nearly upon us.
Harriston Legion mini-golf tourney
HARRISTON - Harriston Legion Branch 296 held its annual mini-golf tournament and barbecue dinner on March 10.
Goodbye for now! Circular Store going on hiatus starting March 28
GUELPH - The Circular Store will be closing as of March 28.
Great big concert
FERGUS - A founding member of Great Big Sea Sean McCann put on a great show at the Fergus Grand Theatre on March 16, singing from the Great Big Sea playbook and Irish folk songs.
Three maintenance strategies to keep cars running longer
The last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers.
Minto Mad Dogs are tournament champs
MINTO – The Minto Mad Dogs U15 Rep team played in the 73rd Young Canada Tournament in Goderich, March 11 to 13.
Grand River Agricultural Society doubling down on Rapid Response
ELORA - The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) recently announced that, after two successful years of delivering the Rapid Response for Business Development (RRBD) initiative, it is doubling the annual funding to $100,000.
Reflections: The great exchange: Part two
While I concur that I may not see the full effect of my life with my natural eyes before I leave this Earth, there is a lot that I do see, here and in my world, and I see it because God’s kingdom rule is in full effect here, just as it is in Heaven.
Students to explore outer space at museum
ABOYNE – From rocket launches to rover descents, students will have the opportunity to take part in space-themed, hands-on and immersive workshops at the Wellington County Museum and Archives next month.