FERGUS – For six women, the Fergus Fall Fair has become an annual family reunion.
Centre Wellington
Ribbon cutting marks official opening of Ecclestone Financial Group playground
FERGUS – Centre Wellington’s mayor, councillors, senior staff and members of the Ecclestone family were on hand for the ribbon cutting of the new Ecclestone Financial Group Playground on Sept. 22.
Displaced tenants in limbo after Elora fire
ELORA – The pail of water tossed by Christina Robb from her back apartment window did little to suppress the shooting flames licking up an outside wall of the Metcalfe Suites building in downtown Elora.
One person sent to hospital after serious two-vehicle crash
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Wellington Road 16 and Sideroad 20, west of Belwood, at about 5am on Sept. 22.
Belwood Lake boat launch closing Sept. 25
CENTRE WELLINGTON – GRCA officials say boaters and cottagers are advised to make plans to remove boats before Sept. 25.
Township, community foundation strike deal with Aypa Power
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington will reap the benefits of having a battery energy storage facility in the township – to the tune of about $160,000 per year.
Water meter replacement will cost $2.8 million
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township will spend $2.8 million to replace 4,720 water meters at private homes in the township in 2026.
Local Legion member in top provincial spot; commits to cutting costs from the top
ELORA – Longtime Elora Legion member Lynn McClellan has reached the top, just as he predicted he would three years ago.
Fergus Fall Fair stays true to rural roots while entertaining thousands
FERGUS – The Fergus Agricultural Society’s fall fair ran Sept. 12 to 14, showcasing local agriculture, heavy machines and country music.
Drowning victim identified by relative hoping to repatriate body to India
ELORA – The cousin of a Brampton man who drowned in the Grand River last month has identified the 29-year-old victim as Navneet Singh.
