FERGUS – He wasn’t quite the founding father of Fergus, but Jim Gibbons has a long history in the town and played a vital role in its growth and prosperity. His death, on Feb 15 at a Hamilton hospital, leaves a wake of sadness, but also a sense of pride and privilege from those who knew him.
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Puslinch council approves budget, 4.1% tax increase
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch residents will see a 4.1 per cent increase on the township portion of their property tax bill after council approved the 2025 budget at its Feb. 20 meeting.
Erin council awards $1.85-million tender for new municipal wells
ERIN – Town of Erin staff have identified a need for three more municipal wells in Erin/Hillsburgh.
Business commits to $500,000 donation to outdoor pool
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest aquatics ad-hoc advisory committee has announced a $500,000 donation from T.D. Smith Transport towards the construction of the new outdoor pool in Mount Forest.
Coldest Night of the Year walk ‘crushed’ fundraising goal
HARRISTON – The first Coldest Night of the Year walk in northern Wellington was warmly received, more than doubling organizers’ initial fundraising goal.
Animated Belwood audience boos, sighs, applauds for candidates
BELWOOD – An all-candidates meeting was held Feb. 19 at the Pine Meadows community in Belwood.
Free workshops from East Wellington health team running again in March
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team has released its schedule of free workshops for March. The following activities and events are among the upcoming offerings:
Four of seven Perth-Wellington candidates attend final debate
LISTOWEL – Candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on Feb. 21 for Perth-Wellington’s third and final debate ahead of the Feb. 27 provincial election.
Minto Chamber of Commerce hosts AGM, awards night
MINTO – On Feb. 12 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Palmerston, the Minto Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting and presented business recognition awards.
Equine Guelph to offer free registration to two courses for limited time
GUELPH – World Horse Day has been celebrated on March 1 every year since it was created in 2005 to raise awareness of equine welfare and protection.
200 truckloads of snow removed from downtown Fergus
ELORA – After a walloping snow storm that kept Centre Wellington crews clearing roads all Family Day weekend, they were finally able to start removing snow later in the week.
International Women’s Day event planned in Guelph on March 8
GUELPH – March 8 marks International Women’s Day, and a number of local organizations are getting together to celebrate.
Police beat: Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Final Kinderconcert of the season
GUELPH – The final installment of Park Eatery Kinderconcerts, The Spider and the Magic Drum, tells the story of a mischievous spider named Anansi who finds a magical drum in the West African forest.
Farm and home safety association to host free pancake breakfast
ALMA – The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting its sixth annual Pancake Breakfast at the Alma Community Hall on March 1 from 9 to 11:45am.