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.
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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.
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.
Police beat: drug bust
EAST GARAFRAXA – Two individuals are facing charges following a drug bust here last week.
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.
Kidstock Fergus to celebrate peace, love, music and art
FERGUS – The first ever Kidstock Fergus event is set for Sept. 29 from 12 to 4pm in downtown Fergus.
Grey Highlands man charged in Minto sexual assault
MINTO – Wellington County OPP officials say police opened an investigation into a reported sexual assault "at an address" in Minto on Aug. 23.
Elora Mohawks go undefeated to win national championship
HAMILTON – The Elora Mohawks are national champions for the first time in six years.
Drug Poisoning Awareness Day event honours lives lost
MOUNT FOREST – A gathering in downtown Mount Forest on Aug. 22 honoured people who have died of drug poisoning.
OPINION: U15 girls lacrosse team captures provincial title in ‘season to remember’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – This year marked a turning point for the U15 girls' lacrosse team in Centre Wellington.
Paddle for Palestine raised funds for food, water for Gazan families
GUELPH – People paddled up the Speed River in Guelph on Aug. 19 in an effort to raise money for families in Gaza.
Blue-green algae bloom observed at Belwood Lake
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The presence of a small blue-green algae bloom has been observed near the boat launch at Belwood Lake reservoir.