CENTRE WELLINGTON – Mayor Shawn Watters called the $1.8-million purchase "a critical step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of our community.”
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Centre Wellington approves urban boundary proposed by county
ELORA – The urban boundary of Elora and Fergus approved by township council in October will likely change in minor ways after it was revealed on March 25 that Wellington County planning staff had tweaked the boundaries to avoid farmland fragmentation.
Old Groves hospital property back on the market
FERGUS – Groves Memorial Community Hospital officials announced on April 1 that the sale of the old hospital site will not proceed as initially planned.
44th Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts hosts opening banquet
ABOYNE – The 44th Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts hosted its opening banquet March 27 at 7pm.
Final meeting for 4-H Yarn Yodellers Twiddle Muff Club
ELORA – The final meeting of the 4-H Yarn Yodellers Twiddle Muff Club was held on March 20 at Fraegrove Farms in Elora.
Township launches Theatre for Young Audiences program
FERGUS – Attention Grade 2 teachers in Fergus, Elora and Salem schools.
Belwood and District Lions Club host Effective Speaking Contest
BELWOOD – Every year the Belwood and District Lions Club hosts an Effective Speaking Contest.
Johns’ Boys Welsh choir coming to Fergus
FERGUS – Elora Community Theatre is proud to bring the Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir to town in April.
Wellington students place second, third in UGDSB photography contest
FERGUS – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) held a skills photography contest on March 28, with students from many high schools competing.
Fergus Grand Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day
FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre celebrated World Theatre Day on March 27 with some local performances and an announcement about the upcoming Presenting Series.