FERGUS – Centre Wellington council voted on Jan. 29 to declare Strathallan Park surplus property and sell it to the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) to facilitate construction of a new school.
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Ed Video in jeopardy
GUELPH – A media arts centre in Guelph has started a GoFundMe account in the hopes of raising money to keep the centre afloat.
People claiming to work with Red Cross try to enter Fergus homes: residents
FERGUS – At least five Fergus residents say people wearing Canadian Red Cross lanyards tried to open their front doors last week.
Fergus man dead after Highway 6 collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A 40-year-old Fergus man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 6 on Friday morning.
Council approves another development on St. David Street North in Fergus
FERGUS – Council here approved a development application for 820 St. David St. N. (Highway 6) at its Dec. 18 meeting, but not without some reservations.
Students raise $6,000 for families in need at Christmas
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Fergus has raised almost $6,000 to support 12 families through its Christmas Family Fundraiser.
Elora, Fergus recognized as top Culture Days participants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus were recently recognized for being one of the top participating communities in this year’s Culture Days festival.
County library system receives $250,000 bequest
GUELPH – Wellington County’s library system will benefit from a posthumous donation of more than a quarter-million dollars.
UGDSB working towards site plan approval for new schools in Fergus, Guelph
FERGUS – A public elementary school for about 300 pupils located at Kirvan Street and Elliot Avenue East is slated to open in September 2025.
Lions Club, Reliable Ford launch 25th annual Christmas drive
FERGUS – The Fergus Lions Club is back again with its 25th annual Christmas drive in support of the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Artist displays self-portrait collection at New to You
FERGUS – While the COVID-19 pandemic may not have been an easy time for Peter Skoggard, productivity was not a problem.
Dentist offering free appointments once again
FERGUS – Once again Dr. Raj Khanuja is offering free appointments at his dental offices in Brampton, Orangeville, Stoney Creek, Scarborough, Hillburgh and Fergus – his way of giving back and helping people who put dental care on the back burner to manage other expenses.
Community foundation delivers $272,000 to local organizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Centre Wellington Community Foundation (CWCF) announced on Nov. 7 it will be giving $272,000 in funding to support eight projects in Centre Wellington, Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North.
Grand River Mustangs holds Remembrance Day Classic tournament
FERGUS - The Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic tournament was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Nov. 4.
County councillors want clarity on urban boundary reversal
GUELPH – Wellington County councillors are still looking for clarity on exactly what the province’s decision to reverse its unilateral expansion of some urban boundaries, both here and across the province, means to local municipalities.