ELORA – Centre Wellington’s infrastructure services department has launched a new toilet rebate program.
Creativity abounds for Grand Quilt Guild
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand Quilt Guild invited Lori Taylor, a quilter from Parry Sound, to guide members through some tips for quilting a pre-printed panel.
County hires new director of housing
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has hired a new director of housing.
Dolly Parton tribute show at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – It was not Dolly Parton at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 27 but a pretty convincing look-alike and sound-alike in Daphne Moens.
Erin retains engineering company to conduct transportation master plan
ERIN – In a move town officials say will enhance the town’s transportation infrastructure and strategically prepare for future growth, Erin has hired 30 Forensic Engineering (30FE) to develop its first-ever Transportation Master Plan (TMP).
Jack o’ lanterns get one last chance to shine at Pumpkin Walk
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives took in donations of carved pumpkins on Nov. 1, lighting the jack o’ lanterns up one more time for the enjoyment of visitors at the Pumpkin Walk event.
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Blue Bonnet Lassies do well at fall competitions
FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet School of Highland Dance competed at various competitions throughout the Fall. Sept. 14 Maribelle McBroom attended the Montreal Highland Open Competition. She placed fourth in Fling, and fifth in Sword, Lilt, and Seann Truibhas. Sept. 21 Dancers competed at t
Fergus Wheeler’s Car Club reunited
FERGUS – The remaining members of the Fergus Wheeler’s Car Club, formed in May of 1958, gathered for a breakfast on Sept. 18.
Halloween fun at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Children came to enjoy daytime Halloween activities at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Hacienda Santa Maria hosts paso fino show
ERIN – Hacienda Santa Maria, a paso fino horse farm in Erin, hosted its first paso fino horse show on Nov. 3.
Ontario celebrates excellence in agriculture, food industry
ONTARIO – The Government of Ontario’s annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards for 2024 is recognizing farmers, processors, industry organizations, and businesses whose contributions are strengthening growth across the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector.
Poppy banners raised for Remembrance Day
ELORA – St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora started making these banners with knitted and crocheted poppies a few years ago and now have fashioned several banners that hang throughout the village for Remembrance Day.
Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team wins bronze
FERGUS – The Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team won bronze after a match against Aurora at the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup tournament on Oct. 27.
Night of Bright Stars memorial a chance for community to connect and reflect
KITCHENER – Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region’s (BFO-MR) Night of Bright Stars memorial event is cherished annual tradition, providing a supportive space for individuals and families to come together and connect in their grief and to honour and remember the people they’re missing.