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Rockwood fire department hosts safety workshop
Staying safe - A workshop was held recently at the Rockwood Fire Hall by the Guelph-Eramosa Fire Department to discuss farm safety and industry best practices.
Local businesses support youth at Rockton Worlds 4H finale
Local businesses support youth in agriculture - Carson Blenkiron writes in that he was “lucky enough to have been able to show a market steer this year with my grandpa, Paul Hamilton.”
Emmanuel Christian High School wins District 4 soccer finals
Final game - The District 4 soccer league final game took place between Emmanuel Christian High School and Norwell District Secondary School at Victoria Park in Fergus on Oct. 23.
Fergus intersection improvements agreed upon
ELORA – Improvements are on the horizon for the intersection at Beatty Line and Millage Lane in Fergus.
Ontario Week of Wonder Magic Festival inspired audiences in Fergus
Magic festival - The Ontario Week of Wonder OWOW Magical Festival and Conference was held in Fergus from Oct. 24 to 27, featuring magicians and comedians at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
CWDHS students compete at national cyber security competition
Cyber security - Centre Wellington District High School has 23 students, the highest number to date, competing in the Cyberpatriot rounds leading to the CyberTitan Canadian Cybersecurity Student National Finals.
Erin fuel to cost $174,326
ERIN - The town has agreed to a three-year contract with Parkland Fuel for petroleum products, expected to cost $174,326 per year.
Elora Handmade and Vintage Market supports food program at CWDHS
Handmade - The Elora Handmade and Vintage Market was held at the Wellington County Museum on Oct. 27, organized by Mandy and Melissa Morrison from ReFind Salvage in Elora, supporting the food program at Centre Wellington High School.
Donation supports Jobs Opportunities Enterprise
Cheque presentation - The educational initiative Jobs Opportunities Enterprise (JOE), which helps young adults living with developmental challenges learn job skills, received a $4,000 donation from the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO).
OMAFRA report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Erin athlete to be inducted into Scugog Sports Hall of Fame
Hall of Famers – Jennifer Nolan (Elliot) of Erin is among 13 women from the Port Perry IGA…
Mount Forest kick-a-thon backs brain tumour research
Kicking for the cause - On the weekend of Oct. 26-27, the Phoenix Performance Center in Mount Forest held its third annual Kickz with Kelly, a 24-hour kick-a-thon fundraising event that supports the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
Centre Wellington takes cash-in-lieu of parking
ELORA – Centre Wellington council approved cash-in-lieu of parking for two new apartment units above a commercial building in downtown Fergus.
Mersynergy Foundation donates schoolhouse to Drayton Entertainment
ST. JACOBS – A St. Jacobs cultural landmark is changing hands from one charitable organization to another.