FERGUS – An oil spill was discovered last week on the Grand River near the area of St. Andrew Street East and Gartshore Street.
Guelph/Eramosa hosting Warden’s Tree Planting event
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa plans to host this year’s Warden's Tree Planting event at Valentino Park in Rockwood.
Guelph/Eramosa council presents 2024 asset management plan one year late
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa is now compliant with provincial law after its 2024 asset manangement plan was at last presented to council a year over deadline.
Fergus author releases tell-all memoir
FERGUS – Local author Emily Quint has released a tell-all memoir entitled My Sunflower Soul.
Council reduces speed limit on rural roads
ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council has passed a bylaw to reduce the speed limits on four rural roads.
Drayton 150 Celebration a success
DRAYTON – Officials say the Drayton 150 Celebration, held June 27 to 29, was a resounding success.
Township plans to remove Valley Road Bridge near Rockwood Conservation Area
ROCKWOOD – Bridge B0311, more popularly known as the Valley Road Bridge, is set for removal after being declared the bridge in the worst condition out of the municipality’s 35 bridges.
Ariss teen competes in Mini Moto GP Canadian series
ARISS – Eric Sergi has his eyes on the prize as he competes in the 2025 FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) Mini Moto GP Canadian series.
Orton celebrates Canada Day
ORTON – The Orton Community Association is hosting its annual Canada Day chicken dinner and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park July 1 from 5 to 10pm.
Town of Erin and Erin Rotary club partner for new Canada day celebration
ERIN – The Town of Erin and the Optimist Club of Erin have partnered for the first ever Canada day Summer Fest celebration.
Council receives verbal lashing during delegation
ERIN – Town council received what could be considered a verbal lashing on June 12 during a heated delegation from a local resident.
‘Minds Matter’ at Erin District High School
ERIN – The Erin Rotary Club and various community organizations banded together to host the 2025 “Minds Matter” mental health initiative event at the Erin District High School May 13.
Council awards $139,000 tender for emergency culvert replacement
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has awarded a tender for $139,399 (before tax) to Cox Construction for an emergency culvert replacement on Conservation Road.
CUPW workers to vote on Canada Post’s latest offers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – CUPW workers will vote on Canada Posts “final offers” after a ruling from Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu.
Woolwich butter tart festival supports Groves hospital
ELMIRA – The third annual “For the Love of Butter Tarts Festival” will be donating a portion of its ticket sales to support Groves Memorial Community Hospital.