PUSLINCH – An electrical fire has destroyed a trailer at McClintock’s Trailer Resort near Puslinch Lake. Brent Smith, chief fire prevention officer with Puslinch Fire and Rescue, said the call came in at 7:50 on June 21 for a structure fire at McClintock’s Trailer Resort.
New child care centre opens in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and County of Wellington held the grand opening for a child care centre and EarlyON Child and Family Centre at Sacred Heart Catholic School here on June 23.
Delegation calls on school board to declare a climate state of emergency
GUELPH – A delegation of staff and students is calling on Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials to declare a climate state of emergency.
Outdoor classroom dedicated in memory of former Eramosa Public School teacher
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – An outdoor classroom has been dedicated in memory of a former Eramosa Public School teacher, Darlene Shaw, who school officials referred to as the “fairy godmother” of the school.
Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament returns to Fergus this weekend
FERGUS – Teams from across Ontario will return to Fergus as the Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association (CWMLA) hosts the Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament this weekend.
Fergus ballet dancer considering international job opportunities
FERGUS – Each day, as she steps into the studio, Fergus resident Veronica Higgins is reminded of how fortunate she is to be pursuing a career doing what she loves: ballet.
Vandalism of Pride flags can make students feel unwelcome, unsafe: UGDSB officials
WELLINGTON COUNTY – School board officials say "targeted hate crimes" like the recent vandalism of Pride flags at local schools can negatively affect learning and make some students feel unwelcome and unsafe.
UGDSB elementary students celebrate Pride
FERGUS – Elementary students from the Upper Grand District School Board participated in a Pride event at John Black Public School in Fergus on June 16. Public schools in attendance included Elora, Eramosa, John Black, JD Hogarth, Ponsonby and Victoria Terrace.
Beyond Borders class raises $44,000 for local organizations during 10th campaign
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students in the Beyond Borders class have raised roughly $44,000 for local organizations. This year’s three-day event, titled Envision, marked the tenth year of Beyond Borders supporting the local and global community.
CWDHS students take home Skills Canada gold; provincial medals also won
FERGUS – Students at Centre Wellington District High School put their skills to the test and took home several medals from the Skills Ontario Competition, with one team also taking home gold at the national level.
‘Glory days’: Fergus Thistles of 1980s recognized by Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame
FERGUS – The former Fergus Thistles Senior 'B' team is being recognized by the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame for winning three consecutive Canadian Championships in the 80s.
Rockwood Farmers’ Market kicks off season with food truck, new vendors
ROCKWOOD – The market, which kicked-off on June 8, will run every Wednesday from 4 to 7pm until Oct. 5 at Rockmosa Park.
Elora Community Theatre celebrates 50 years this fall
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is celebrating 50 continuous years of creating theatre this fall.
Wellington Heights student wins silver at OFSAA tennis championships
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School student Victoria Herrington has won the silver medal at the OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) Girls Singles Open Tennis Championship.
RCMP Musical Ride returns to Erin Fairgrounds on Aug. 27
ERIN – On Aug. 27, the Erin Agricultural Society is hosting the RCMP Musical Ride, a famous Canadian tradition featuring horses and riders performing a variety of cavalry drills and intricate formations choreographed to music.