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Remembering some of those who lost their lives during war

Remembering some of those who lost their lives during war

Brief insights into some of the people behind the names on the Elora and Fergus cenotaphs
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Born in Elora ... the Canadian khaki military uniform?

Born in Elora ... the Canadian khaki military uniform?

Volunteer Rifle Company of Elora found a fawn-coloured cloth (what we now call khaki) was 'the least conspicuous and the most economical'
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HMCS Fergus honoured Centre Wellington's 'sailor's town'

HMCS Fergus honoured Centre Wellington's 'sailor's town'

The HMCS Fergus served the country proud during World War II
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Treasure buried along the Irvine River? So the tale goes

Treasure buried along the Irvine River? So the tale goes

Salem resident Arthur Shafer believed there was
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A look at the history of St. Andrew's church in Fergus

A look at the history of St. Andrew's church in Fergus

At one point, it was the only church between Guelph and Georgian Bay
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Elora's John Connon developed one of the first panoramic cameras

Elora's John Connon developed one of the first panoramic cameras

Early 20th century photographer shot scenes in Elora and Fergus, along the Grand and Irvine rivers
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Fergus is home to Ontario's oldest, continuous curling club

Fergus is home to Ontario's oldest, continuous curling club

'There’s nae game like curling. It’s an honest sensible game. It’s an honest couthie game is curling,' said William Weems
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Elora train derailment of 1916 cost retired church minister his life

Elora train derailment of 1916 cost retired church minister his life

Charles E. Stafford died from his injuries three days after a passenger car tipped over
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Fergus native 'Bucko' McDonald made his presence known in the NHL

Fergus native 'Bucko' McDonald made his presence known in the NHL

Hard-hitting defenceman won three Stanley Cups, played in the longest game and coached a young Bobby Orr
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Legendary actor Charles Meakins finished his days in Elora

Legendary actor Charles Meakins finished his days in Elora

After many roles on stage, including as Prince Danillo in 'The Merry Widow,' Meakins retired to the Elora community
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