ELORA – A recent sunset was captured west of Wellington Road 7 in Elora.
Fergus Curling Club hosts annual 1834 Classic bonspiel
FERGUS – On Jan. 11, the Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual 1834 Classic bonspiel, with team Smeltzeron winning the event.
Winter activities at Grand River Conservation Areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Winter activities are well underway at the six Grand River Conservation Areas that are open year-round, including Belwood Lake, Guelph Lake, Laurel Creek, Pinehurst Lake, Rockwood and Shade’s Mills conservation areas.
Peaceful Rockwood hike
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Conservation Area was a beautiful, quiet place on Feb. 8. These folks enjoyed a hike on the trails.
Cold, snowy winter great for trees: arborist
GUELPH – According to University of Guelph arboretum expert Alison Morrison, this year’s record breaking snow could be a boon for tree health.
Community FEWD program faces $60,000 budget shortfall
GUELPH – Local food security program Community FEWD (Food Equity With Dignity) is facing a $60,000 budget shortfall for 2025.
Erin hires facilities, parks operations supervisor
ERIN – The Town of Erin has hired Jason Falk as its operations supervisor, facilities and parks, effective March 10.
Royal City Musical Productions present Flat Stanley
GUELPH – Flat Stanley is coming to the Guelph Little Theatre from Feb. 20 to 23.
Belwood and District Lions Club donate to Arthur Animal Rescue
ARTHUR – Arthur Animal Rescue service received $1,000 from the Belwood and District Lions Club on Feb. 4.
Experimental Acres program wins economic development award
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Experimental Acres program has won an Award of Excellence in Rural Economic Development from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.
Sharon Grose receives two photography awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County Photographer Sharon Grose, whose photographs capture moments in farm and rural life, was awarded Silver and Bronze at The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) awards banquet in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Michael Palleschi re-appointed chair of CVC board of directors
ERIN – Brampton and Peel regional councillor Michael Palleschi was acclaimed as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2025 board meeting held Jan. 17.
Centre Wellington Men Who Care returns with fresh approach to community giving
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After raising over $20,000 for local charities since its pandemic launch in 2020, CW Men Who Care is back with a fresh approach to community giving.
Fergus Curling Club hosts annual Groundhog Bonspiel
FERGUS –The Fergus Curling Club hosted its annual Groundhog Bonspiel on Feb. 1, drawing teams from as far away as King Township and Kitchener/Waterloo.