FERGUS – This was the fourth year Carrie Anne Kierstead, left, organized the Hair with Care Fall Bazaar, held on Sept. 8 at her hair salon on St. Patrick Street in Fergus, and she raised $3,500 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
CVC and Greenbelt Foundation partner to support youth environmental action
ERIN – Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) announced a new partnership with the Greenbelt Foundation on Oct. 7 to support Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) Community Outreach Youth Stewardship Programs.
Caught the ace
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sue Mitchell is the winner of the latest Catch the Ace fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora, winning $16,467.
New roundabouts for Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Traffic headaches are on the horizon for Centre Wellington, as the county gets set to start work on Wellington Road 18.
Minto Safe Communities committee teaches youth importance of bike safety
CLIFFORD – The Minto Safe Communities committee held a bike rodeo on July 13 in conjunction with the Clifford Carnival.
Over 30 organizations featured at Centre Wellington volunteer fair
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex was alive with chatter Oct. 3, as volunteers and organizations mingled during the 2024 Centre Wellington volunteer fair.
Mapleton’s 4-H club pasta project
MAPLETON – On Sept. 23 the club joined leader Lynne Flewwelling’s for the third 4-H meeting of the Mapleton Club’s Pasta project.
Key projects open house on Oct. 22
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is bringing its Connect CW concept to residents with an open house.
Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society photo series celebrates 10 years of challenging stereotypes
WATERLOO – The Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society (WWDSS)has released its 10th installment of a photo series aimed at challenging stereotypes of people with Down syndrome.
Salem Creek construction begins
SALEM – People travelling Wellington Road 18 southwest of Salem in Centre Wellington might want to take an alternate route starting on Oct. 7.
Puslinch Santa Claus Parade set for Nov. 24
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch has announced its 29th annual Santa Claus Parade is taking place on Nov. 24 at 2pm.
Second weekend of Elora Fergus Studio Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Artists throughout Fergus and Elora opened their studios to the public for the second weekend in a row on Oct. 5 and 6 during the Elora Fergus Studio Tour, part of Culture Days activities in Centre Wellington.
Elora Singers announce their 2024/25 season
ELORA – Mark Vuorinen, artistic director and conductor of the Elora Singers, is starting the 2024-25 concert season with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert that considers the “place” of music.
Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour
PALMERSTON – Located on 5th Line, just outside of Palmerston, was the seventh stop of ten of the Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour on Oct. 6.
