ELORA – The Mayor’s Golf Tournament, held in September, raised almost $25,000 for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
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Sacred harmonies fill St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora
ELORA – On an otherwise cold and quiet night in Elora last week, St. John’s Anglican Church was filled with warm, layered voices singing sacred choral music that echoed off the building’s 150-year-old walls.
Council approves paid parking bylaw but argues for more exemptions per household
ELORA – Centre Wellington council got bogged down in discussion on Dec. 15 about paid parking in downtown Elora, which comes into effect on Jan. 5.
Erin council passes budget with 3.8% tax hike
ERIN – It wasn't a unanimous decision, but town council here has approved the 2026 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.8 per cent – up from the 2.5% originally proposed.
Edge Mutual donates to Centre Wellington Food Bank
DRAYTON – Edge Mutual Insurance Company of Drayton recently donated $5,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Stay off the ice: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is concerned about the use of frozen natural water bodies for on-ice activities such as skating and ice fishing.
Locals enjoyed a festive breakfast with Santa at the Erin Legion Dec. 14.
ERIN – Santa got some down-time at the Breakfast with Santa event at the Erin Legion on Dec. 14.
Elora couple publishes childrens book
ELORA – Susan and Gerald Benham of Elora have published their first children’s book, The Adventures of Cody Cowlick and the Twin Rockets.
Elora Community Theatre and DANCE+Heart present The Nutcracker
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre and DANCE+Heart collaborated on their version of the familiar Christmas classic The Nutcracker at the Fergus Grand Threatre on Dec. 12.
Township exploring ways to reduce road salt use in winter
ELORA – Road salt damages roads, bridges, cars, shoes, pet paws, vegetation and, most importantly, drinking water, Centre Wellington council heard on Dec. 15.
Beware holiday scams to avoid getting swindled
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has released its “12 Frauds of the Holidays” list, highlighting common deceits and trickery during the holidays.
Cribbage player dealt perfect hand in Fergus
FERGUS – Alycia Olesen of Fergus was dealt a perfect cribbage hand worth 29 points during weekly cribbage play at the Victoria Park Senior Centre on Dec. 12.
Over 2,000 people participate in older adult needs survey
GUELPH – An older adult needs survey, conducted by the Guelph Wellington Senior’s Association, offers a glimpse into the lives and needs of older adults in Guelph and Wellington County.
Budget-friendly holiday fun: affordable things to do in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Looking for something to do between now and New Year’s Day that doesn’t break the bank?
Rockwood streets lined for Santa Claus parade
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 11 drew a large crowd.