ELORA – The Elora Quarry Conservation Area opened on June 12 for day use.
News
‘Intrusive’ drain to be improved for $160,000
MAPLETON – Back in February 2024, Mapleton Township received a notice of request for a major improvement for the Pentz Drain.
Heritage River Retirement Home celebrates Father’s Day weekend with classic cars
ELORA – Heritage River Retirement Home in Elora hosted Belwood Lake Car Club for residents to come out and celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a car show.
Drinking and driving
ROCKWOOD – On June 7 at about 6pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a vehicle collision in the area of Harris Street and Sammon Drive.
Five gorgeous gardens on society’s Fergus tour
FERGUS – Whether you are new to gardening or have a beautiful garden yourself, there’s an event coming up you won’t want to miss.
NDSS students receive auxiliary bursary
PALMERSTON – Helen McFadzean, president of the Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary, presented this year’s auxiliary bursary to three students from Norwell District Secondary School pursuing post-secondary education in the medical field.
‘Minds Matter’ at Erin District High School
ERIN – The Erin Rotary Club and various community organizations banded together to host the 2025 “Minds Matter” mental health initiative event at the Erin District High School May 13.
Mount Forest athletes bring home gold in national, international competitions
MOUNT FOREST – Students from Rise Combat and Fitness in Mount Forest brought gold medals home from a Taekwondo tournament in Michigan on May 3.
Catholic board thanks outgoing student senate, welcomes incoming senate
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Catholic District School board recognized its student senate during its final meeting of the school year on June 2.
Cost for work on Wellington Roads 52, 22 to reach $6.5 million
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county roads committee met on June 10 and reviewed a tender for the reconstruction on Wellington Roads 52 and 22 in Erin.
Good Samaritan assaulted
GUELPH – A Guelph man was arrested after a woman police are calling “a good Samaritan” was assaulted in downtown Guelph on June 11.
County farmers’ market boxes and trail return this summer
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has announced the Farmers’ Market Box Series is back and has partnered with seven farmers’ markets in the county and Guelph.
Reflections
‘The power of the tongue’ “Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth” (Proverbs 26:20).
OPINION: Farmers encouraged to help shape future of Ontario agriculture
ONTARIO – The strength and success of an organization is driven and defined by its leadership. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), which represents about 88 per cent of Ontario’s farmers through its membership, has always been proud of being farmer-led and farmer-driven.
Mapleton appoints building inspector
MAPLETON – Bev Fisher has been appointed as the new building inspector and plans inspector for the Township of Mapleton.