FERGUS – The Centre Wellington District High School girls basketball team played its last home game on Oct. 28, losing 42-30 to second place Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School.
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Erin Devils U18 hockey team to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation
ERIN – The Erin Devils U18 hockey team participated in the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 14 and will present a $1,310 cheque to the Terry Fox Foundation.
Local students to compete in National Youth Remembrance Contests
NORTH WELLINGTON – Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Legion National Foundation work with schools and home-school families across Canada for a National Youth Remembrance Contest.
Robert Munsch donates archives to Guelph Public Library
GUELPH – Internationally renowned children’s author Robert Munsch has donated his personal archives of stories and materials to the Guelph Public Library archives, for research and display at the new central library.
Overnight parking ban in effect Nov. 1
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is reminding residents of overnight parking restrictions, which came into effect Nov. 1, and remain in place until March 31, 2026.
Industry symposium to explore positive change in equine community
GUELPH – The University of Guelph is hosting the 10th Annual Equine Industry Symposium on Nov. 18 and 19.
Experience ‘Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns’ this season
MINTO – The Town of Minto has officially announced that Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns, a festive experience inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season, is back again.
Painted rocks placed at Erin cenotaph
ERIN – These painted rocks were created and placed at the Erin cenotaph by Erin Public School Grade 8 students back in 2021 as part of an art literacy project.
Driver caught going four times speed limit: police
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces several charges and was immediately taken off the road after he was caught driving more than four times the speed limit.
Playful Fox Productions brings Dracula to the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Playful Fox Productions brought the play Dracula to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 24 and 25 and it had all the right Halloween vibes.
Arthur Legion hosts Christmas Craft Sale
ARTHUR – The Arthur Legion hosted its Christmas Craft Sale on Nov. 1 at the Arthur Legion from 10am to 2pm.
Reflections: Don’t wait
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: if you wait until the time is perfect to do something, you’ll never do anything.
‘Koop’ Spence helped save lives of fellow soldiers during Dieppe disaster
ERIN - Late Hillsburgh resident Keith “Koop” Spence was just 21 on Aug. 19, 1942 when he stepped foot on a rocky coastal beach firing his gun in a futile effort at well-fortified German forces in Dieppe. He would survive what became a massacre to help save the lives of fellow soldiers.
Police beat: Two charged in break-in
MOUNT FOREST – Police have charged two people, one from Arthur and another from Mount Forest, in connection with a break-in here last week.
County to receive $105,000 in federal tax dollars for climate change resiliency
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has been awarded $105,000 in federal funding to develop “Weather-Ready Wellington,” a new climate adaptation plan that officials say will help protect local infrastructure, safeguard essential services, and strengthen community resilience