FERGUS – In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or Orange Shirt Day, the Township of Centre Wellington is collaborating with Dalton Associates to offer a free public screening of The Secret Path.
County museum, arts council host 2024/25 Gallery Concert season
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has announced its Gallery Concerts for the 2024/25 season.
Drayton Youth Centre’s 25th anniversary celebration a success
MAPLETON – The Drayton Youth Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary on Sept. 13 with a barbecue, balloons, fire trucks, cotton candy, painting, Waddies games and prizes.
New crosswalks in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Standing in the centre of Arthur’s Smith Street on Sept. 19, Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox cut the ribbon on a new crosswalk described as the first of its kind in the community.
Euchre at the Legion
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 will be holding progressive euchre every other Sunday at 1pm.
Mapleton welcomes Your Neighbourhood Table restaurant
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson, back, attended a ribbon cutting on Sept. 18 for Your Neighbourhood Table, a restaurant on Highway 86 in Mapleton.
Little Mermaid musical coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Royal City Musical Productions Inc. (RCMPI), a community theatre company based in Guelph, has announced its latest production, a musical rendition of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Woman spat on officer during arrest
GUELPH – A Guelph woman faces charges after she spat on a Guelph Police officer while being arrested.
Palmerston Big Dig 2026 business meeting in October
PALMERSTON – The Minto Chamber of Commerce is set to host its Big Dig 2026 business meeting regarding upcoming construction projects.
Letter to the Editor: Youth centre thanks Kinsmen, firefighters, entertainers, businesses, community members
Twenty-five years is a long time for a youth centre to thrive in a small town. The Drayton Youth Centre has many people to thank for this longevity.
Township awards contract to demolish Mount Forest pool
KENILWORTH – In an expedited process, North Wellington Township posted its request for tender (RFT) for demolition of the Lion Roy Grant Community Pool and its bath house on Aug. 19, and contractors had until Sept. 11 to submit their proposals.
Elora cyclist dead after being hit by vehicle
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 18 between Wellington Road 7 and 8th Line West, on Sept. 17 at about 8pm.
Local senior loses $500 to lottery scam
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police are again issuing a warning about scams after a local senior was victimized by a lottery scam.
The rainforest Jewelry Collection: Rescue Orangutan Project
GUELPH – The Rain Forest Jewelry Collection is a fundraiser started by Patricia Cuthbert that looks to sell unwanted jewelry and donate funds
Fergus pianist to begin concert series at Melville United Church
FERGUS – Pianist Brad Halls looks to begin a third season of his musical concert series Mid-Day Music at Melville at the Melville United Church in Fergus Oct. 2.