ENTRE WELLINGTON – The Community Collective held an outdoor market in Fergus on Oct. 14 in support of Kitchener-Waterloo Mamas for Mamas.
Food Rescue Picnic a hit
BELWOOD – The Food Rescue Picnic took place on Oct. 14 at the Skol House in Belwood.
Province provides $335,500 to help asylum claimants in county find long-term housing
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The provincial government will provide $335,500 to help find long-term housing for asylum claimants in the county.
Horse Heritage Hall of Fame award goes to Kerr family
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society’s Horse Heritage Committee recently announced the Kerr Family as this year’s recipient of the Horse Heritage Hall of Fame award.
Governments drive research, innovation with Sustainable CAP
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $16.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support agri-food research and innovation projects.
Centre Wellington schools host Thanksgiving Day food drives
CENTRE WELLINGTON– St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus and St. Mary Catholic School in Elora held its annual Thanksgiving food drive Oct. 2 to 5 with all donations going to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
More than just pumpkins at Pumpkin Day
ELORA - Bissell Park was abuzz Oct. 7 during Pumpkin Day which featured the Elora Farmer's Market, live performances, a reptile show, pumpkin carving, drum circles and more.
Police Beat: Palmerston man faces charges for damaging cruiser
MINTO – A Palmerston man faces several charges after damaging a cruiser while trying to evade police.
Tell it to Sweeney coming to Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – Tell It To Sweeney blasts the doors open at the Eden Mills Community Hall on Oct. 20 at 8pm.
Orangeville Community Band hosting Thanksgiving concert
ORANGEVILLE — The Orangeville Community Band is having a Thanksgiving concert on Oct. 21 at 7pm.
Police looking for clues after two vehicles stolen, later recovered in Fergus
FERGUS – Police officials say a truck and SUV were stolen and later recovered close by – and they believe other vehicles in the north end of Fergus may have been entered overnight by would-be thieves.
Public health launches fall vaccine campaign for flu, COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has launched its fall vaccine campaign, offering residents the chance to receive the flu and COVID-19 shot at the same time.
Advertiser recognized at national newspaper awards
FERGUS – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community newspapers in its class in the country.
Cross Country at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Around 1,000 kids from across the Wellington Catholic District School Board…