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CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus & District Horticultural Society has awarded six homeowners with Grand Garden Awards. “The winners met all the criteria we look for when judging gardens. Each illustrates the gardener’s passion, creativity, knowledge and commitment to horticulture,” said Patty Johnsto

WELLINGTON COUNTY - A collaboration between Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington County is expected to provide up to 21 students with real-world experience inside the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home over a 10-month period.

ROCKWOOD  – Guelph/Eramosa plans to host this year’s Warden's Tree Planting event at Valentino Park in Rockwood.

ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa is now compliant with provincial law after its 2024 asset manangement plan was at last presented to council a year over deadline.

ERIN – On July 11, the Town of Erin released a statement explaining it will not be renewing the humane society’s lease past May 2028.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Emergency crews responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Wellington Road 109 on July 14 at about 7:15pm.

ROCKWOOD – Heavy-footed drivers in Rockwood could get nabbed by new automated speed cameras starting July 16.

GUELPH – Dave Genereaux's family and friends wept during a July 14 sentencing for a crash that claimed the Fergus man’s life.

ABERFOYLE – Fears have been allayed after Puslinch officials explained that "overlay" actually means an extra layer of protection for farmland in the township and does not open the door for land speculation. 

PALMERSTON – The community’s big 150 birthday celebration is around the corner and committee officials have begun showing their colours.

PALMERSTON – Chad Martin grew up with a love and passion for history, passed down to him by his father, Wayne. 

MOUNT FOREST – Mayor Andy Lennox presented the Wellington Heights Secondary School Special Olympics Bocce Team with congratulatory certificates on June 23 in recognition of the team’s gold medal at the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships.

ELORA – Grand River Raceway hosted its annual Weiner dog race on July 4.

FERGUS – British Beat 66 “invaded” the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 28, bringing its own version of 1960s classic rock.