MOUNT FOREST - It was a walk down memory lane on Sept. 26 when WOWSA (Women of Wellington and Saugeen Area) gathered at the Mount Forest Fire Hall to celebrate 10 years of connecting female business owners and professionals.
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FCSSGW acquiring Community TorchLight to ensure continuation of services
GUELPH - Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington (FCSSGW) will acquire Community TorchLight effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Group at Centre Wellington District High School wants school to be carbon neutral by 2030
FERGUS – The goal of a recent town hall at Centre Wellington District High School is to make the school carbon neutral by 2030.
County scholarships awarded to 10 students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will receive educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington.
Dobbie helps Canada win world lacrosse championship
LANGLEY, B.C. - Former Elora Mohawk Dane Dobbie scored Canada’s first goal and added two more in the final game of the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship Sept. 28, helping Team Canada win its fifth straight gold medal.
Curling club buys new stones
New rocks - The Fergus Curling Club hosted a get-together on Sept. 22 for donators who helped the club purchase new rocks.
Guelph Family Martial Arts bring home seven Canadian titles
Golden moment - Competitors from Guelph Family Martial Arts travelled to the Ontario Grand Nationals championships in London and came home with seven Canadian titles.
Lacrosse veteran gets coaching job in Halifax
HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds of the National Lacrosse League have announced the hiring of Arthur native Chad Culp to the offensive side of their coaching staff for the team’s inaugural season.
Elora Rocks lawn bowling hosts awards banquet
New trophy - Lawn bowling awards were presented after a potluck supper at the Elora Rocks lawn bowling clubhouse on Sept. 28.
Culp makes donation to Arthur Minor Hockey Association
Donation - Arthur Minor Hockey Association president Ryan Smith accepts a $200 donation to Arthur Minor Hockey from Darcy Culp.
Elora Rocks host end of season tournament
Final tourney of the season - On Sept. 4 the Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club hosted its final tournament for the season.
Friday night fire causes about $20,400 damage
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Friday night fire was knocked down quickly, thanks to a quick thinking homeowner.
County to consider earlier meetings and consent agenda
GUELPH – Wellington County council could be starting meetings earlier and focusing more on weightier topics if motions introduced at the Sept. 26 session are adopted.
Wellington North hosted Culture Days
Culture Days - Wellington North, through its Cultural Roundtable, took part in the province-wide Culture Days last weekend.
Officers, chief offer safety tips ahead of fire prevention week
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fire Departments across the county are taking part in the annual Canada-wide Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 6 to 12.