FERGUS – On Oct. 17 Carrie Anne Kierstead handed a giant cheque worth $4,000 to Sara Felske, senior fundraising and relationship manager for the Heart and Stroke Foundation West Region.
News
Drayton 150 Celebration committee presents final report to council
MAPLETON – The Drayton 150 Celebration Committee presented its final report to Mapleton council on Oct. 14, expressing deep gratitude for the township’s partnership and support in making the anniversary weekend a success.
James Barker Band coming to Guelph
GUELPH – The James Barker Band is coming to Guelph’s River Run Centre as part of its Canadian Country Series.
Car maintenance tips to for a safe winter
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With fall well underway and winter fast approaching, it is important to consider what must be done to prepare one’s vehicle for snowy weather.
Community Living to launch mobile learning lab
GUELPH – Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) is hosting an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new learning lab, made possible through a generous $98,400 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Harrison Park opens in Elora
ELORA– Granite Homes and Gemini Homes hosted the grand opening celebration of Harrison Park at the South River community in Elora on Oct. 18.
County museum to host Halloween festivities
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting several events this month to celebrate Halloween.
Twenty-six
He loves me.
Health Care Heroes Radiothon continues tradition of support for local hospitals
NORTH WELLINGTON – On Oct. 18, the 24th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon broadcast on AM920, continuing its mission of support for local hospitals in mid-western Ontario.
Proposed pedestrian bridge to enhance safety, trail experience
WELLESLEY – A proposed pedestrian and cyclist bridge, southeast of Mapleton, is set to become part of the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail.
Mapleside Industries’ expansion proposal topic of public meeting
MAPLETON – A business just north of Wallenstein is hoping to expand its operations.
Reflections
Remembering to serve
Township of Wellington North launches new Facebook page
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North has launched a new Facebook page to stay connected with the community and share township news and information.
Flocking Holiday Home Tour set for Nov. 22
MOUNT FOREST – The 2025 Flocking Holiday Home Tour will take place at five different locations in Mount Forest and the surrounding area on Nov. 22 from 10am to 3pm.
Wellington Heights golf team wins district championship
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) golf team had a successful season, winning the District Four Championship and performing well at the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) competition.