FERGUS – Sip ‘n’ shop in downtown Fergus started on Nov. 24 with all the excitement that Christmas shopping can give. It was a cold night but that is Christmas in Fergus.
Centre Wellington
Speeds to be reduced on several Centre Wellington roads
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Get your foot off the gas. Speed limits are about to be reduced on several roads in Centre Wellington after council approved a new posted speed limit bylaw on Nov. 27.
Council supports battery storage facilities in principle; will write resolutions of support
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Council did not approve two proposals to locate battery storage facilities in the township at its Nov. 27 meeting, but it did express a willingness to entertain the idea.
Lions Club, Reliable Ford launch 25th annual Christmas drive
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club is back again with its 25th annual Christmas drive in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Rotary volunteer honoured with Paul Harris Fellowship
ABOYNE – Chris Ecclestone attended a meeting for the Fergus Elora Rotary club on Nov. 21 at Aboyne Hall with no idea that she was to receive a Paul Harris Fellow award.
Artist displays self-portrait collection at New to You
FERGUS – While the COVID-19 pandemic may not have been an easy time for Peter Skoggard, productivity was not a problem.
Police Beat: diesel and fuel spill on Jones Baseline
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A portion of Jones Baseline here was closed last week for the cleanup of manure and diesel fuel following a crash.
Old Groves hospital to be demolished
FERGUS – It's official: the old Groves hospital here will be demolished and the Union Street property sold, with sale proceeds reinvested in future health care services in the area.
WFA raising concerns about battery energy storage facilities proposed for rural land
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is raising concerns to municipalities about recent proposals within the county for battery energy storage facilities.
Quick-thinking neighbours help thwart fire in Fergus
FERGUS – Centre Wellington firefighters were able to extinguish a Thursday night garage fire before it spread to the house, thanks to some quick-thinking neighbours.