FERGUS – With a new year comes a new baby for the Molinary family of Fergus — the first of the year born at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
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Erin man creating map platform encouraging community connection
ERIN – People will be able to browse local businesses and upcoming events, share information, and offer and request help with a map-based online platform called LocalXP.
Firefighters respond to fire behind Elora Brewing Company
ELORA – Elora and Fergus firefighters responded to a fire call in the alley behind the Elora Brewing Company at 107 Geddes St. at around 4:30am on Jan. 7.
Ted Arnott honoured by Council of State Governments
FERGUS – Ted Arnott might have retired from public life, but the awards for his years of public service keep rolling in. The former MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills and Speaker of the Ontario Legislature received an award from the Council of State Governments at a conference in Chicago on Dec. 19.
Trustees conflicted over name for new Guelph school
GUELPH – Though there are no rivers in sight, the new high school in Guelph has been named Two Rivers Secondary School.
Crash victim calls for immediate safety fixes at notorious Highway 6 intersection
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A woman suffering long-term repercussions from a crash at a notorious Highway 6 intersection between Ennotville and Marden is calling for immediate safety measures before more people are hurt or killed.
Elora, Fergus curling clubs revive old rivalry at ‘Piss Pot Bonspiel’
ELORA – The Elora Curling Club is resurrecting a decades-old tradition – and possibly re-sparking a long-standing rivalry between the Fergus and Elora clubs. On Jan. 17, the two clubs will duke it out at the Piss Pot Bonspiel.
Impaired driving charges down 44% during Festive Ride campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local OPP officers conducted 182 Festive RIDE events between Nov. 20 and Jan. 1, laid 18 impaired driving charges and issued seven warning-range suspensions.
Winter fun in Beatty Park
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Tim Anderson, left, Arrow Anderson and Laura Carrie were proud on Jan. 3 to finally be skating on the ice rink they built at Beatty Park. “We made this rink for the community to enjoy,” Carrie said.
Winter storm brush accepted for free at several county waste facilities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Brush from last week’s winter storm will be accepted free of charge at county waste facilities.
Stay off the ice: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is warning people not to use frozen rivers, reservoirs and ponds for on-ice activities such as skating and ice fishing.
Grand Valley community chills out for charity
GRAND VALLEY – The 35th edition of the Grand Valley Lions Club Polar Bear Dip took place at Stuckey Park in Grand Valley on Jan. 3.
Centre Wellington drama club ziplines, rappells in Elora
ELORA – On Jan. 2, members of the Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club (CWCDC) had the Elora Gorge as their stage.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora celebrates the holidays
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora put on a big party prior to Christmas at the Fergus Legion Branch 275 for children attending Kids Ability programs in Centre Wellington.
Centre Wellington residents hit the slopes
ABOYNE – A hill at the Wellington County Museum and Archives was the place to be for tobogganing fun on the morning of Jan. 3.