ARTHUR – The Arthur arena will soon be under construction after Wellington North council carried a motion to replace the ice making pipeline. The estimated cost of the project is $1,078,00 plus applicable taxes.
Sports
Fergus woman organizing cross-Canada marathon fundraiser
FERGUS – Inspired by Terry Fox, Fergus resident and PhD student Zoe Clarke has taken on organizing 205 separate marathons across Canada.
Recreation program plans remain flexible in Minto
MINTO – Plans for recreation programming remain flexible here, as the region readjusts to the provincial COVID-19 framework following the lifting of a province-wide stay-at-home order on Feb. 12.
Centre Wellington minor lacrosse seeks input on new team name
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association is now seeking public input on a new team name. The league has come up with several suggestions but also welcomes new ideas from local residents.
Back on the podium: Erin’s Rachael Karker wins bronze medal at X Games
ERIN – Rachael Karker was twisting and turning in the air on way to making a comfortable landing.
Township removing ice early at Arthur, Mount Forest arenas
WELLINGTON NORTH — Township staff here will start removing the ice from the Mount Forest and Arthur arenas as early as this week. Wellington North council approved the decision on Feb. 8.
Semi-professional soccer team coming to Guelph region
GUELPH – A semi-professional soccer team is coming to the region. Established in 2020, Guelph…
Erin-Hillsburgh Minor Hockey recognizes sportsmanship, athleticism and teamwork
ERIN - The Erin-Hillsburgh Minor Hockey Association recently announced the recipients of the 2019/20 season MVP and Esso Awards.
Outdoor skating rink opens in Drayton
DRAYTON – An outdoor skating rink behind the PMD arena here is now open, Mapleton Township announced on Jan. 14.
Centre Wellington minor lacrosse to drop Mohawks moniker, logo
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association (CWMLA) has decided to drop its Mohawks moniker and logo and will seek input from the public on rebranding the team.
Mapleton’s Leona Ottens sets Guinness mark for fastest burpee mile
LISTOWEL – Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Leona Ottens’ Guinness World Record undertaking on Dec. 23 is that she still had enough in the tank afterward to do a victory jog around the Between The Lines (BTL) track with her children.
Guelph-Eramosa teen heading to U.S. for rowing scholarship
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A local teen is heading south of the border in September to claim a spot on the University of Tulsa’s rowing team.
Elora Skating Club receives $5,000 from Jumpstart
ELORA - The Elora and District Skating Club has received $5,000 from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, which will help the club reduce fees in January.
Wellington North holds off on plans for walking, on-ice programming
WELLINGTON NORTH – Municipal officials here have decided to not implement indoor walking or on-ice programming such as public skating, shinny and other uses until further notice.
Fergus, Elora, Harriston curling clubs cancel 2020-21 season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Fergus, Elora and Harriston curling clubs have announced they will not be…