FERGUS – There were plenty of places for photos at Enchanta on Sept. 20, and many attendees sprouted wings and pointy ears to get into the spirit of the event.
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Fergus, Elora women warn others after receiving extortion scam email
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Two local women who were recently targeted by online scammers are sharing their story in hopes that others will not fall victim to the scam.
Township has beginnings of a plan for termites
ELORA – Staff presented a report to council on Sept. 16, explaining they have reached out to two termite control providers licensed to use Sentricon, a relatively new product only recently authorized for use in Canada.
Grade 9 students learn traditional Indigenous skill for Truth and Reconciliation
GUELPH – Students carefully finger weaved orange yarn in their school’s library, making bracelets and bookmarks to raise money to honour Indigenous children who attended residential schools.
Work on quantum computers takes Tim King around world
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Centre Wellington District High School teacher has taken a quantum leap forward in his career – and recently won some recognition on the international stage.
Fergus native Patrick Anderson retiring from wheelchair basketball
BROOKLYN, NY – Hot off the Paralypmic Games, where Canada’s men’s wheelchair basketball team came close to winning bronze but fell to Germany, Patrick Anderson is proud, reflective and a little exhausted.
County museum voted ‘Top Small Museum’ in Ontario’s Choice Awards
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives was named the Top Small Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site in the Ontario's Choice Awards, which rely solely on public votes to determine winners across eight categories.
Benefactor offers solution to downtown Elora’s garbage problem
ELORA – Not everyone thinks Molok bins are the solution to garbage problems in downtown Elora, even if a benefactor is willing to take on the capital cost of installation.
Fergus Agricultural Society names three lifetime members
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Three outstanding community volunteers have been named lifetime members of the Fergus Agricultural Society.
Elora cyclist dead after being hit by vehicle
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 18 between Wellington Road 7 and 8th Line West, on Sept. 17 at about 8pm.