CENTRE WELLINGTON – The annual Awards of Excellence Gala, presented by OLG and the Township of Centre Wellington, was held on May 30 as an in-person gala at The GrandWay Events Centre and livestreamed to the community, allowing anyone to tune-in virtually.
Business
Sharpe Farm Supplies opens second location in Wellington County
ERIN – Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd. has expanded farther east into Wellington County with the purchase of Budson Farm and Feed Company in Erin.
Candlemaker named Entrepreneur of the Year
FERGUS – Candlemaker Kristy Miller says she is a “living example” that dreams really can come true.
Grand opening for Clifford Snack Shack
ack Shack – A grand opening for Clifford Snack Shack was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
Building Bridges Palmerston adds to the local Barn Quilt Trail
Barn quilt project – Building Bridges, which offers adult day programs in Palmerston, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Mount Forest Foodland recognized with provincial produce award
MOUNT FOREST – The Foodland grocery store here was recognized with a Foodland Ontario Retailer Award on May 25 – and also served as the location for the announcement of all 65 winners recognized by the province.
Would you like pies with that? Top McHappy Days fundraisers rewarded with pie in face
Staff at the McDonalds restaurant in Fergus had some fun on May 18, tossing pies at their colleagues who raised the most money on McHappy Day
Skylynn Boutique celebrates grand opening
Skylynn Boutique – A grand opening for Skylynn Boutique was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
Credit Valley Conservation named one of Canada’s greenest employers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the fourth year in a row, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hs been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
Erin business to permanently operate on agricultural land following council vote
ERIN – Resident and business owner Keith Barrick can see a little farther into the future after council voted to permanently allow Keith’s Trailer Sales to continue operating on agricultural land.
Company breaks ground on industrial condominium development
PALMERSTON – Officials with the Town of Minto and Kridak Developments gathered on May 16 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the "Palmerston Business Junction."
Grand opening for Roc N’ Dukes Pet Supplies
Pet supplies – A grand opening for Roc N’ Dukes Pet Supplies was held on May 2, with local…
Fergus Lions Club Home Show kicks off with a roar
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club is hosting its 44th annual Home and Leisure Show May 10 to 12 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Township’s decision to remove carving stumps business owner
FERGUS – Known to some locals as the Breadalbane Giant, a larger than life-sized wood carving officially called the “Defender of Blairgowrie” will be removed after it was deemed “a safety hazard” by Centre Wellington Township.
Spandreltech Ltd. owners say development charges impeding company’s growth in Erin
ERIN – Wesley Sanders of Spandreltech Ltd. says Erin is “out of touch” when it comes to the town’s development charges.