FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games recently donated close to $23,000 to local organizations.
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Caressant Care Fergus hosts annual fall fair, 50th anniversary
FERGUS – Caressant Care Fergus hosted its annual fall fair Oct. 3 as part of Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Limited’s 50th anniversary.
Drayton Entertainment announces next year’s performance lineup
WATERLOO – Artistic director David Connolly has announced Drayton Entertainment’s upcoming season.
High school senators share what’s working at Upper Grand schools
GUELPH – The two new student trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) presented their first report during a Sept. 23 meeting.
Grand Quilt Guild to donate quilts to Habitat for Humanity families
FERGUS – The families moving into Garafraxa Village – the Habitat for Humanity townhouse complex in Fergus – will also receive a hand-made quilt, courtesy of the Grand Quilt Guild.
Lithium-ion battery sparks fire, causing $500,000 in damage
HARRISTON – Just as Fire Prevention Week was wrapping up, a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery led to major damage at a Harriston home on Saturday.
Multiple people injured in serious Monday crash
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Multiple people were injured in a serious three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22 on Monday.
Erin council approves $650,000 purchase of used road grader
ERIN – Council here has approved the purchase of a used grader for $650,000. The grader is…
Local mail delivery to resume during postal union rotational strikes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local postal workers are expected back on the job after the Thanksgiving long weekend with a switch from a nation-wide walkout to local, rotating strikes.
St. Joseph’s school celebrates 30th anniversary, new addition
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School reached two milestones on Oct. 7: it celebrated its 30th anniversary and cut the ribbon on a new addition.
Artist proves it’s never too late to learn something new
GUELPH – As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe and people were confined to a life of isolation, one artist used her time alone to add a little colour back into the world.
Hospice Wellington celebrates 45 years with $45,000 fundraiser
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington has set its sights on a fundraising goal of $45,000 to celebrate its 45th anniversary.
Puslinch residents to vote by mail in 2026 election
ABERFOYLE – Voters in Puslinch Township will receive their ballots by mail rather than vote at a polling station for the municipal election next fall.
GRCA’s annual removal of booms and buoys underway
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Grand River Conservation Authority crews are completing the annual fall removal of safety booms and buoys over the coming days.
Small businesses frustrated by postal strikes turn to private carriers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Small business owners across Wellington County say the damage is done despite the Canadian Union of Postal Workers announcing a partial return to work starting Oct. 11 following a walkout lasting over two weeks.