FERGUS – Despite staff being in favour of the Fergus South Secondary Plan, council decided to hit the pause button at its March 25 meeting.
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Forest bathing workshop at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA - “Bathing” in nature is good for the soul, says Chris Doran, a forest bathing guide.
Roundabout construction to begin on Wellington Road 7
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Wellington Road 7 and Centre Wellington First Line is set to begin on April 8. Work is anticipated to be complete by the end of August.
Young athletes make their mark at OFSAA Wrestling Tournament
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Two young athletes, Ally Berry, left, and Luc Smees, second from right, from Centre Wellington District High School made their mark at the recent OFSAA Wrestling Tournament in Hamilton.
CW council paid $219,000 in 2023
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council here was paid a total $219,418 in 2023, with Mayor Shawn Watters receiving an honorarium of $47,286 and the six councillors each paid $23,716.
Centre Wellington Fusion hockey players donate to local Food Bank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Fusion hockey players Lauchlan and Emery recently presented a load of food, collected by U9 Fusion players, to the Centre Wellington Food Bank in Fergus.
Grand River Raceway welcomes Jenna MacDonell as new manager
ELORA – Grand River Raceway (GRR) is welcoming Jenna MacDonell as the new raceway manager for the upcoming 2024 racing season.
Graham A. Giddy Funeral Homes: the way people say goodbye has changed
FERGUS – The way people say goodbye and honour lost loved ones has changed in the past several decades.
Full weekend at Fergus Grand Theatre with Anne of Green Gables the Musical
FERGUS – The story of Anne of Green Gables the Musical, presented by Playful Fox Productions, was a hit with all ages on the weekend of March 22, 23 and 24.
Puppetry seminar at Fergus public library
FERGUS - A seminar called Puppetry: Wearing Many Hats, held on March 24 at the Fergus public library, featured Puppets Elora chaired by Annerose Schmidt and her hand-made puppets.