ERIN – Mayor Allan Alls has put forward a notice of motion for the town to reconsider a policy to permit off-road vehicles on public roads.
News
Obviously out of step
A unanimous vote in Centre Wellington is almost cause for a news story itself. How the issue of bike lanes on Highway 6 (St. David Street North) in Fergus became a galvanizing force for a council that couldn’t even pass an agenda weeks earlier is a mystery in itself.
Fergus Medieval Faire cancelled again this year
FERGUS – The Fergus Medieval Faire has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers of the event, originally planned for July 25, announcement the news on Facebook on June 22.
Rotary Club, horticultural society team up to celebrate National Garden Day
CLIFFORD - Clifford and District Horticultural president Vic Palmer teamed up with Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer to celebrate National Garden Day and Garden Week Ontario on June 12 at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square.
Ford shows contempt for courts
Tucked in amongst the increasingly positive news recently regarding the continual reduction in…
Listowel Fair going virtual for 2021 season
LISTOWEL - Competition lists are now available for Listowel Fair 2021 activities.
ROI hosts webinar on pandemic impact on rural businesses in Canada
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural businesses across Canada, with a focus on rural Ontario, is the topic of an upcoming webinar hosted by the Rural Ontario Institute.
Chamber of commerce holding Canada Day scavenger hunt
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce will be holding a community Canada Day scavenger hunt July 1 to 4.
Drive-by tribute honours former politician, agricultural society member Mert Schneider
NORTH PERTH – When contemplating just how large an impact Meredith “Mert” Schneider had on his community throughout his long life, one simply has to look at the turnout for a tribute parade arranged in his honour on June 17.
Blair Masonic Lodge makes donations to support community
Lions Club donation – Blair Masonic Lodge #314 recently made a generous donation of $10,000 to…
The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the Victory Community Centre
Opening day – The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the…
Seeking information: Military history enthusiast John McVicar is looking for stories about Victor Innanen
Seeking information – Do you have a relative who went to primary school at U.S.S. #17, Arthur…
Grace Needed (badly)
Relationships don’t work without grace! Relationships can’t be healthy without grace! Any…
Community raises funds for wheelchair accessible van for local girl
New wheels – Scarlett Dekorte of Fergus poses with the new wheelchair accessible van her…
Railway crossing maintenance in Rockwood this weekend
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Metrolinx will be doing maintenance work at the Main Street rail crossing in Rockwood this weekend as part of work along the GO Transit corridor from Georgetown to Kitchener.