KENILWORTH - Wellington North is setting the groundwork for an Arthur Business Improvement Area (BIA) for 2020, despite considerable “pushback” from local business owners.
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Zehrs Fergus raised funds for Groves Hospital Foundation
Business donation - Zehrs Fergus recently held an Icon event in support of the Groves Hospital Foundation.
Centre Wellington Food Bank hosted annual Christmas hamper days at Fergus sportsplex
Hamper days - The Centre Wellington Food Bank hosted its annual Christmas hamper days at the Fergus sportsplex on Dec. 11 and 12.
Council passes 4.7% tax increase
ELORA – Centre Wellington has passed its 2020 budget with a total tax increase of 4.7 per cent for a property assessed at $377,425.
Police beat: Three men charged in break-in, theft in North Perth
Break-in, theft NORTH PERTH – On Dec. 9 at about 12:50pm North Perth OPP officers were…
Centre Wellington appealing for medical professionals
ELORA – A local health official says Centre Wellington is an attractive spot for doctors and other medical professionals.
Fergus resident asking community to donate blood on Christmas Eve
FERGUS - On Aug. 29, 1987, Fergus resident Sandi Wittich Nikolasevic, 26 years old at the time and a young mother, was severely injured in a hit and run accident caused by a truck hitting her car head-on.
Students work together for “There’s Snow Thing Like a Cookie” event
Cookie sale – High school students and Centre Wellington District High School DECA members…
Committee launches website to promote high speed internet
ABERFOYLE - There’s a new website in town for Puslinch residents wanting more information on attracting high speed internet service to the area.
Heritage designation proceeds for Burns church
ERIN - Town council has given its blessing to a heritage designation for the former Burns Presbyterian Church building, following an evaluation that found it to be of significant value.
Centre Wellington approves fire station tender
ELORA – A $300,000 addition and renovation at the Elora Fire Station should be completed by spring.
Guelph-Eramosa may look at ATV bylaw
BRUCEDALE - Guelph-Eramosa councillors have agreed to the possibility of having staff investigate allowing a wider range of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on municipal roads.
Guelph-Eramosa raises fees for some services
BRUCEDALE – Township council has agreed that fees will go up by 1.7 per cent on Jan. 1 for some Guelph-Eramosa services, while others will remain unchanged.
Wellington County Museum hosted Christmas Festival
Christmas Festival – The Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted its annual Christmas…
Mount Forest Group Christmas Tree Burn on Jan. 4
KENILWORTH - Wellington North will be ringing in the new year with a burning of the trees - Christmas trees.