FERGUS – Indigenous people create crafts such as dream catchers, medicine bags and beaded earrings during Creative Circles here every other week.
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‘Buddy Bench’ unveiled at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS – On July 20, the Centre Wellington Lacrosse community, represented by current and former members of the men’s senior Aces, Jr. B Mohawks, Jr. C Thisles, and CW Minor Lacrosse, along with #GetInTouchForHutch, unveiled a “Buddy Bench” at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus.
From broken to whole: Helene DeWitt offers hope in new book
FERGUS – Helene DeWitt has lived a life of abuse and fear, with a disability she didn’t understand – all of which left her feeling abandoned and unloved most of her life.
Medieval Faire drew thousands to downtown Fergus on Saturday
FERGUS - Thousands of festival goers flocked to St. Andrew Street for this year's Medieval Faire.
Dixon Home Hardware celebrates 100 years in business
FERGUS – Locally owned and operated since 1923, Dixon Home Hardware is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year.
Plants, planters vandalized in Fergus and Belwood
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has seen a rise in vandalism of planters ion Fergus and Belwood.
Neighbourwoods holds mulching event
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Dedicated volunteers came out on July 11 to help mulch trees in the community.
Habitat for Humanity is growing
GUELPH – Habitat for Humanity is growing – building its capacity to take on more projects and build more homes for families in Guelph and Wellington County.
Local man turns collection of farm tools into his own museum
FERGUS – Luke Sandink has been collecting old farm tools and household items for about 45 years.
Impact of weekly waste pickup to be monitored
GUELPH – With weekly curbside collection of waste returning to the downtown areas of Fergus and Elora, Wellington County officials note other member municipalities are free to request additional service if desired.
Cola Goes Better With Elvis – the Rick Clark Collection on display at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Visitors should prepare to get all shook up at the Wellington County Museum and Archives this summer.
Call for vendors: Christmas market at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is thrilled to be hosting the third annual Christmas Market, taking place on December 1 and 2.
Teens help Ontario team win lacrosse tournament
FERGUS – Blake Willard and Riley Woods, two 15-year-old Fergus youths, were selected to attend this year’s Adrln (Adrenaline) Platinum Cup tournament with Ontario’s Evolve Elite Lacrosse team.
Little opposition to township plan to convert lands to industrial zoning
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has initiated official plan and zoning bylaw amendments to open more land for industrial use in Fergus.
Fergus Fall Fair searching for next fair ambassador
FERGUS — The Fergus Fall Fair is approaching quickly and fair officials are looking for the next fair ambassador for 2023-24.
