Inspire

These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through our Community Leaders Program.

Elora Community Theatre youth help famed Christmas story to stage

Miracle on 34th Street production features 20 youth actors, runs Dec. 8 to 10 and Dec. 15 to 17 in Fergus

Dec 8, 2023 1:04 PM Read more >

Seven-year-old turns pumpkins into teddy bears for hospitals

Rosslyn Campbell works hard every year to grow and sell pumpkins – with the money earned, she buys stuffed animals for hospitals in Palmerston and Mount Forest

Nov 22, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Rockwood teen a finalist in Canadian Olympic talent search contest

Rockwood’s Cole Dempster has been named a track cycling finalist in the Canadian Olympic Committee’s RBC Training Ground

Oct 21, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Rockwood teen named Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador

Named as the 2023/2024 Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador, Mary Brander says she is honoured to support the annual showcase of local agriculture, food, talent, and rural fun

Sep 15, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Wellington County teens off to national fast pitch championships

Amberly Snyder, Gretchen Morell, Millie Blamauer and Marissa Fleming will compete against teams from across the country at the U15 girls Canadian Fast Pitch Championships in Brandon Manitoba

Aug 6, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Fergus youth brings a rainbow of smiles with ice cream bike business venture

Odyn Carr saved up enough money from delivering newspapers to begin a new business venture with his Rainbow Ice Cream bike

Jul 12, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Business booming for young Elora entrepreneur

JMD Lawn Care specializes in lawn maintenance such as lawn mowing and trimming, weeding, leaf raking, as well as general yard and garden maintenance

Jun 13, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Palmerston curling champion wins big at provincials

Tori Zemmelink's rink won an Ontario title then finished fourth at nationals

May 9, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Fergus teens cheer their way to world championships

The competition, held in Orlando Florida last month, saw 539 teams compete from 18 countries

May 5, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Erin teen ready to represent Canada at world jiu jitsu championship

The 14-year-old from Erin will compete in the U16 division along with 20 other competitors who will represent Canada in August

Apr 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

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