FERGUS – The new operations centre to be built in north Fergus is now estimated to ring in at $44 million, council heard on Nov. 5. That’s a steep climb from the original projection of $10 million in 2007 and a subsequent estimate of $27 million in 2021.
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County museum welcomes fourth annual Christmas market
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is set to host its fourth annual Christmas market Nov. 29 and 30.
Students pitch in to support Habitat for Humanity
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Students in the Beyond Borders program with the Upper Grand District School board presented their findings after surveying fellow students about the future of housing.
Legion hosts Fergus Remembrance ceremony
FERGUS – The Fergus Legion held its Remembrance Day ceremony at the Fergus cenotaph on Nov. 11.
Hundred-year-old veteran Oliver Randall shares Second World War experience
ABOYNE – Oliver Randall is a Second World War veteran who celebrated his 100th birthday in July.
Grand River Mustangs honour veterans with annual Remembrance Day Classic hockey tournament
FERGUS – The Grand River Mustangs hosted their sixth annual Remembrance Day Classic hockey tournament from Nov. 8 to 10 in Fergus.
Sonia Day launching second novel is Sisters of the Soil series on Nov. 23
FERGUS – Author Sonia Day is holding a launch party for her 10th book The Newfoundland Lunch Party, A Sisters of the Soil Novel with Recipes, on Nov. 23 at the Local Pieces Gallery in Fergus.
Wellington County Museum places 500 lawn markers for fallen soldiers
ABOYNE – For many years the Wellington County Museum has adorned its front lawn with over 500 markers for those who have fallen during wars for Remembrance Day.
St. Joseph Catholic School honours veterans with special Remembrance Day ceremony
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus had a special Remembrance Day ceremony.
The Duende Kings play at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – The Duende Kings played a tribute performance to the Gipsy Kings at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 25.