FERGUS – Fergus Legion member Robert Stubbing will give a reflective talk about war and the courage of soldiers on Oct. 29.
Centre Wellington
Community mourns beloved Millage Pond swan
FERGUS – Millage Pond will look a little emptier next year, absent a beloved swan that made the waters home.
Firefighters learn skills in large-animal rescue
ELORA – First responders got hands-on training in large animal rescue at the Grand River Raceway on Oct. 17.
Township seeking public input on revitalization of Confederation Park
FERGUS – Centre Wellington Township plans to revitalize Confederation Park in Fergus.
Mohawks Alumni donate to Groves Hospital Foundation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Members of the Mohawks Alumni stopped by Groves Memorial Community Hospital on Oct. 7 to present a $5,000 donation to the Groves Hospital Foundation.
Hair with Care raises $4,000 for Heart and Stroke Foundation
FERGUS – On Oct. 17 Carrie Anne Kierstead handed a giant cheque worth $4,000 to Sara Felske, senior fundraising and relationship manager for the Heart and Stroke Foundation West Region.
Harrison Park opens in Elora
ELORA– Granite Homes and Gemini Homes hosted the grand opening celebration of Harrison Park at the South River community in Elora on Oct. 18.
County museum to host Halloween festivities
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting several events this month to celebrate Halloween.
Elora gets into character for 2025 Monster March
ELORA - The streets of downtown Elora were lined with spectators dressed in all fashion of costumes and makeup for the 2025 Monster March Parade on Oct. 18.
‘It’s a dream’: Habitat for Humanity offers working people chance at home ownership
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington celebrated its newest build on Oct. 18. The 32-unit, three-storey stacked townhome development sits on an acre of land, formerly owned by A.O. Smith, on Garafraxa Street West in Fergus.