FERGUS - The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is thrilled to announce ‘A Scottish Saturday Night Concert’ as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations.
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Sensational Elora donates to CW Eats program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sensational Elora dropped off a cheque to Centre Wellington District High School’s CW Eats program on Dec. 12.
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Ballet Jörgen reimagines a classic: Sleeping Beauty
GUELPH – With timeless music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and fresh choreography by Bengt Jörgen, Ballet Jörgen – Sleeping Beauty is a modern version of the classic production. Part of Movement – The Dance Series, this show is supported by Season Sponsor Richardson Wealth and the department of Canad
Rae’s Growing Agritourism Act becomes law this week
TORONTO – A private member’s bill from Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae aimed at reducing liability for farm-based tourism operators has passed its third and final reading.
Elliott community named recipient of grant from local foundation
GUELPH – The Elliott Community Retirement home has announced it is a 2024 grant recipient for the from the Balnar Family Foundation of Guelph. This grant will allow the Elliott Community to revitalize its on-site cafe, located in the community centre’s atrium. “The cafe is cherished by our residen
MPP Rae announces funding for three local manufacturing projects
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington MPP Mathew Rae has announced $1,262,500 in provincial funding to support three Centre Wellington manufacturing projects and their cumulative investment of over $10.5 million for the area.
Sensational Elora makes large donation to Centre Wellington Food Bank
ELORA – Sensational Elora was in a giving mood on Dec. 12 as it made a large donation to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Fergus Lions Club and Reliable Ford partner for successful annual Christmas drive
FERGUS – Members of the Fergus Lions Club gathered at Reliable Ford on Dec. 14 to collect donated gift cards and toys that were delivered to Reliable Ford by community members over the past month as part of the Lions’ annual Christmas drive.
Skyline to match donations to Elora Centre for the Arts
CENTRE WELLINGTON – In an effort to increase holiday donations this year, Skyline Group of Companies has pledged to match donations to the Elora Centre for the Arts, up to $10,000. “Skyline has supported some of our programs in the past,” said executive director of the Elora Centre for the Arts, Lia
Retired teachers support food banks
FERGUS – A local branch of an organization that advocates for education workers and retirees is donating funds to help local food security organizations. Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTOERO) District 31 Wellington recently donated $1,300 to eight community organizations that it says “help to support
Minto council adopts recreation plan
MINTO – The town’s recreation plan was recently completed and approved by council after a year-long process.
St. James Anglican Church holds annual Christmas sale
CENTRE WELLINGTON – St. James Anglican Church held its annual Christmas Sale on Dec. 14.
Inquest jury finds Mathias Bunyan’s death was homicide
TORONTO – Mathias Bunyan died after being shot four times in the chest by a Wellington OPP officer in a Fergus bedroom in 2021.
Police investigating arson at Palmerston Lions Heritage Park
PALMERSTON – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking help from the public after a suspicious fire was reported in Palmerston over the weekend.