FERGUS – Juno winner singer-songwriter Chantel Kreviazuk filled the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 2 with a stunning evening of songs and stories.
November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
ONTARIO – Cybercrime takes many forms, including phishing scams, identity theft and fraud.
Fergus school’s Halloween dance raises $500 for United Way
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus held a fundraising dance on Oct. 31 to benefit United Way of Guelph Wellington and raised $500.
U14 girls conquer Rugby Ontario Junior Cup Tournament
FERGUS – The combined team of Fergus Highland Rugby and Waterloo Country U14 girls went through the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup Tournament 4-0, outscoring their opponents 120-10 on Oct. 27.
Ecclestone partnership inspired by toy trucks
CENTRE WELLINGTON – When the playground at Victoria Park in Fergus reopens, it will have a new name thanks to a partnership between the township and a local business.
Milestone donation from Team Addy
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 1, members of Team Addy gathered at SickKids Hospital for a special cheque presentation.
Trick-or-treaters shot with pellets on Halloween night
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after several reports of Halloween trick-or-treaters being shot with pellets in the east end of the city on Halloween night.
Township launches toilet rebate program
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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