WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings announced Wellington County will maintain its AAA credit rating, with a stable outlook.
Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrates 30 years
FERGUS – On Sept. 30, the Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrated 30 years in Fergus at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Centre Wellington honours tree saved through community collaboration
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 27, Mayor Shawn Watters presented the Tree of the Year sash to a Manitoba maple at 22 York Street that nearly didn’t survive a sidewalk construction project in 2022.
County’s home energy tool kit activity book wins platinum at MarCom Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County has been awarded Platinum in the 2025 MarCom Awards for its home energy tool kit activity book.
Business Development Bank urging entrepreneurs to ‘prepare for what’s next’ during Small Business Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 46th edition of Small Business Week is taking place across the country between Oct. 19 and 25 with the theme “The Economic Revolution.”
Fergus Scottish Festival donates $23,000 to local organizations
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games recently donated close to $23,000 to local organizations.
Caressant Care Fergus hosts annual fall fair, 50th anniversary
FERGUS – Caressant Care Fergus hosted its annual fall fair Oct. 3 as part of Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Limited’s 50th anniversary.
Norwell District Secondary School students visit Outdoor Farm Show
PALMERSTON – On Sept. 10 the Norwell District Secondary School’s local, environmental, agriculture and food (LEAF) class visited the Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock.
Mayor’s Golf Tournament proceeds donated to three Minto organizations
MINTO – At an Oct. 7 Minto council meeting town officials presented three organizations a $4,000 cheque from proceeds of the 15th annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament which occurred on Aug. 7.
Mount Forest Lions Club install a friendship arch
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club, which boasts about 60 members, recently installed a friendship arch on Main Street at the northwest edge of Mount Forest. Last year, past president Crystal Steffler wished to install the friendship arch as her president’s project.
Drayton Entertainment announces next year’s performance lineup
WATERLOO – Artistic director David Connolly has announced Drayton Entertainment’s upcoming season.
Melville Church Turning Up the Heat with fundraising concert
FERGUS – Melville United Church will be Turning Up the Heat with a fundraising concert and reception on Oct. 24 at 7pm.
Centre Wellington Fusion U12AA team take home championship rings
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Fusion U12AA team took home championship rings from the 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown tournament in New Tecumseth on Sept. 28.
Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team win 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team won the 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown tournament in New Tecumseth on Sept. 28. The team went undefeated in six games.
25 artists participate in Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus artist Lorraine McDonald was one of 25 artists in Fergus, Elora and Belwood to open their studios for the Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour, that wrapped up Oct. 5.