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Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

2 days ago | elorafergustoday.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre."No more chanting. The fourth-year quarterback out of the University of Waterloo, who got to start only when the Elks playoff chances were virtually eliminated the last two seasons, has been handed the reins of the team that has been revamped from ownership to upper management to coaching.
Stuart Skinner's first playoff win this season a 3-0 shutout for Edmonton Oilers

3 days ago | elorafergustoday.com | Donna Spencer

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner had faith in himself, if others didn't. The goaltender's first win of this year's NHL playoffs was a 3-0 shutout Monday for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series against the Golden Knights to Las Vegas with a chance to close it out Wednesday. Skinner's 23 saves were an integral piece of Edmonton's most complete game of the post-season. "It felt great," Skinner said. "All I can really say is thanks to the guys playing in front of me.
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win

3 days ago | elorafergustoday.com | Shane Jones

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made 23 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
Craighead Cottage renovations tendered for $830,000

3 days ago | elorafergustoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

FERGUS – Renovating a historic cottage for healthcare professionals will cost Centre Wellington a little more than anticipated. Approved at a Centre Wellington council meeting Monday afternoon, a tender to renovate the Craighead Cottage at 495 Union St. in Fergus has been awarded to N1 Construction Ltd. for $830,000, excluding HST.
ICYMI: Erin's 'Faery Mary' spreading joy with whimsical fairy garden

4 days ago | elorafergustoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

This article was previously published on EloraFergusToday and Guelph Today. ERIN – There are fairies in Erin if you know where to look. One of the area's most well-known fairy gardens is displayed on Main Street, across from The Busholme, where it's not uncommon to see children gathering around the small village laden with critters, whimsical homes, and, of course, fairies. Some pass by without ever noticing it.
ICYMI: 866-unit subdivision being proposed for the outskirts of Arthur

5 days ago | elorafergustoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

This article was previously published on EloraFergusToday. ARTHUR – A proposed housing development could bring almost 900 new residential lots to Arthur in the coming years. Developer Tribute/Sorbara Arthur Holdings Inc. has applied for an official plan bylaw amendment to construct 866 housing units on 55.34 hectares at 665 Eliza St. and a vacant lot west of Eliza Street, a rural spot just northeast of the town proper.
ICYMI: Community rallies to support family of Fergus man crushed by truck

5 days ago | elorafergustoday.com | Jessica Lovell

This article was previously published on EloraFergusToday and GuelphToday. FERGUS – For the wife of a Fergus man badly injured Friday when the truck he was working on fell on him, the support from family, friends and even strangers is what has made the situation bearable. “My heart is melting because I appreciate what they’re trying to do for us,” said Lisa Winter.
Elora Hawks eye move to jr. A level

6 days ago | elorafergustoday.com | Jessica Lovell

Elora’s Jr. B lacrosse team started its season with a new name, and now the Hawks have set their sights on moving up a level. “My goal is trying to get the team to the Jr. A level, which is a bit of a process,” said Chris Redwood, president of the Elora Hawks executive. The team, which has played under the Mohawks name since it moved to Elora from Guelph in 1967, has competed at the Jr. A level in the past, but has had its greatest success at the Jr. B level.
Concerns raised about large residential development in Hillsburgh

1 week ago | elorafergustoday.com | Isabel Buckmaster

HILLSBURGH – Despite concerns from area residents and local councillors, another large development is headed for Trafalgar Road. Following staff recommendations at a council meeting Wednesday afternoon, Erin council conditionally approved a draft plan of subdivision from Hillsburgh Heights to facilitate a 369-unit residential development on approximately 35 hectares at 5916 Trafalgar Rd., north of Upper Canada Drive in the urban area of Hillsburgh.
New Fergus community garden needs volunteers for first season

1 week ago | elorafergustoday.com | Jessica Lovell

With the help of one “awesome” volunteer, a new community garden is taking shape in Fergus, but more volunteers are needed. “Now I just need some people who want to be a part of this and can do the weeding and the watering,” said Autism Behavioural Services owner Freya Hunter.