FERGUS — The 186th annual Fergus Fall Fair was held the weekend of Sept. 15 to 17 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
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Saugeen Artist Guild members work on display at the Minto Arts Gallery
MINTO – The Minto Arts Council’s exhibit of work by members of the Saugeen Artist Guild at the Minto Arts Gallery from was officially opened at a reception on Sept. 6, with several members of the guild on hand. The show runs at the gallery, located on the top floor of the Harriston Library, until Se
Diary shows childhood illness was common in 1890s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
‘Any Which Way You Can A-Thon’ fundraiser returns
WATERLOO — The Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society (WWDSS) will hold its 21st annual fundraising event on Sept. 24 in Waterloo Park.
Arts council, Windjammers partner for Groves charity concert
FERGUS – The Elora Fergus Arts Council is partnering with the Windjammers to host a charity concert to benefit the Groves Hospital Foundation.
Fall fair fun in Harriston
MINTO – The Explore Africa Animal Show was a big hit with fairgoers of all ages at the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair last weekend. “Around the World in Three Fair Days” was the theme of the fair, which ran from Sept. 15 to 18. ABOVE: Ellie Bowman, right, was among those brave enough to try on a ba
Tribute to Neil Young show comes to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS — The Tribute to Neil Young show came to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 15.
Blue Bonnet Lassies have solid showing at WOHDA
GUELPH - Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance attended the Western Ontario Highland Dancers Association competition in Guelph on Sept. 16.
Elora Gorge Cinema screening rock documentary
ELORA - Canadian group Lowest of the Low has been together for over 30 years and the Gorge Cinema in Elora is one of five locations in Ontario to screen a documentary about the band.
Rush tribute band performs at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS — Rush tribute band 2112 performed on the Fergus Grand Theatre stage Sept. 16.
Guelph’s Improvisation Institute announces 24-hour Festival of Improvised Arts
GUELPH - The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) at the University of Guelph is thrilled to announce the fourth annual edition of their 24-hour festival of improvised arts: IF 2023.
A brief history of a local historian, author, octogenarian
FERGUS – Many longtime residents of Centre Wellington are familiar with Pat Mestern, a local historian with a passion for storytelling that is deeply rooted in her family’s past.
Mount Forest senior sets example for healthy, happy lifestyle
MOUNT FOREST - A local woman’s setting an example for others on how to stay active, happy and healthy into their senior years.
Guelph Loyal Orange Lodge presented service jewels to four members
On Aug. 12, Prince Arthur Guelph Loyal Orange Lodge No. 1331 presented long service jewels to four of its members who between them have amassed over 250 years membership of the Loyal Orange Institution.
Come plant trees with Trees for Guelph
GUELPH - Trees for Guelph has planned three tree planting events this fall.