FERGUS – The 33rd Elora Fergus Studio Tour is just around the corner.
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Wartime chronicle by Palmerston native set to launch Oct. 5
MINTO – First-time author Jim Henderson, a Palmerston native, has just released a book:…
Smile Cookie donation supports East Wellington Community Services
All smiles - The Tim Hortons in Erin got a boost for its Smile Cookie fundraiser Sept. 17 from a group of ReMax agents.
Fergus fair a fun fall showcase
FERGUS - The 183rd Fergus Fall Fair was held at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex from Sept. 13 to 15, offering a midway, agricultural competitions, hands-on activities and more.
Heritage night set in Erin
ERIN - The Town of Erin heritage committee is hosting a display of artifacts from the Wellington County museum and archives.
Safety session planned in Erin
ERIN - A presentation on ways for seniors to live independently in their own home and prevent slips and falls will be hosted at the Erin Legion hall on Sept. 26, starting at 1pm.
Minto hopes new spending will cut cemetery complaints
MINTO – Town council has approved a report on the Minto Cemeteries Master Plan and directed staff to proceed with implementation.
Carrying on the tradition of the Terry Fox Run in Fergus
Fergus run - This team set out on the Elora-Cataract Trailway from Forfar Park for the Fergus Terry Fox Run on Sept. 14.
Guelph-Eramosa Council pre-approves new snowplow for 2020
BRUCEDALE – Township council has given staff advance approval to spend almost $250,000 on a new snowplow and sander in the 2020 capital budget.
Province provides funds for bridge reconstruction in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Ontario government is providing over $4.1 million toward the rehabilitation of the Conestogo River bridge just east of Arthur on Wellington Road 109.
Police beat: OPP laid 35 charges during ‘back-to-school’ campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police laid three dozen charges during a four-day…
Centre Wellington pre-approves $75,000 in grants
ELORA – Centre Wellington Township has pre-approved a grant budget allocation of $75,000 for 2020.
Service review on the hunt for efficiencies
BRUCEDALE – Consultant KPMG is providing an overview to municipal councils of a $350,000 review that will identify more efficient ways to deliver services to residents of Wellington County.
Rain didn’t dampen spirits at Mount Forest Terry Fox Run
Mount Forest - The rain started falling in earnest in Mount Forest on Sunday morning just as the annual Terry Fox Run was getting started, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of organizers or participants.
Erin Optimists hosted annual Terry Fox Run at Centre 2000
Erin team - Organized by the Optimists, the Erin run has raised $328,000 for cancer research over the last 36 years.