CENTRE WELLINGTON — After a busy week of dancing around town, 14 Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance students attended the Fergus Scottish Festival on Aug. 12 and 13.
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Long weekend charges
ORILLIA – Police say the August long weekend was a “tragic” one on Ontario’s roads, waterways and trails, with the OPP responding to eight fatalities.
Reflections: Prayer that gets answered
Prayer is a wonderful force that changes everything, and as John Calvin concluded, it is the chief exercise of faith – the most important thing for a life of faith.
Guild casting for musical Christmas production
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild has issued a casting call for its fall musical production, 12 Days ‘till Christmas.
‘Where have you Bean?’ theme of Palmerston Agricultural Fair
PALMERSTON – “Where Have You Bean?” is the theme of the 2023 Palmerston Agricultural Fair.
Mayor Gregg Davidson presents Township of Mapleton athletic bursary
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson presented a Township of Mapleton athletic bursary of $250 to Joel Rumph at the Aug. 8 council meeting.
Drayton Fair highlights pioneer-style farming, modern agriculture
DRAYTON — Through Aug. 11 to 13, Drayton held its annual fair at the Drayton Fairgrounds on 49 Elm Street. The theme for this year was “from pioneer ways to modern days.”
Downtown Harriston packed for the Harriston Street Party
MINTO – The Leslie Motors Classic Ford Show filled the downtown area with eye-catching vehicles during the Harriston Street Party on Aug. 12.
Having words
It is rare for a disagreement to break out in our circle of friends.
Outfit
This summer has been amazing, but it’s the longest season I’ve gone without live music and I’ve got the itch to hear loud rock’n roll performed on a big stage to a massive crowd singing along.
Open Mind: Centring yourself
What I learned from my second year of high school is that more often than not my life feels out of my control.
Classic Car Show hosted by Erin Legion
ERIN – The Erin Legion hosted its annual Classic Car Show on Aug.12.
Hazardous household waste depot in Aberfoyle for August
ABERFOYLE - The County of Wellington mobile household hazardous waste depot is moving from the Riverstown Waste Facility to the Aberfoyle Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of August.
Homewood and Wounded Warriors holding National Ride for Mental Health
GUELPH – Wounded Warriors Canada is leading the National Ride for Mental Health on the grounds of the Homewood Health Centre in Guelph.