CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sue Mitchell is the winner of the latest Catch the Ace fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora, winning $16,467.
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Award emphasizes ‘Power of One’ to prevent suicide
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If there are people in the county making extraordinary efforts to promote mental health and prevent suicide, Cecilia Marie Roberts wants to hear about them.
Mount Forest resident wins $140,000 Catch the Ace jackpot
ABOYNE – The Fergus Elora Rotary Club held its 49th weekly Catch the Ace draw on Nov. 12 and drew Tena Stortz’s name out of a drum containing 6,760 ballots.
Here4Hope names Lynn Brandwood winner of Power of One Award
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Neil Dunsmore Power of One Award recognizes Lynn Brandwood for her "significant contribution to promoting life and preventing suicide."
Grand opening held for Forfar Park
Grand opening – In what may have been his last official act as mayor of Centre Wellington, Kelly…
Golf tournament raises $20,000 for youth mental health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Mental Health Awareness Day (Sept. 10), The Cody Shepperd Project hosted its 5th annual Cody Shepperd Memorial Golf Tournament, with the proceeds going to The Grove Hubs of Centre Wellington.
BLR Drafting & Design celebrate 10 years with ribbon cutting at new location
Ribbon cutting – After 10 years in business and relocating to a new location BLR Drafting &…
Fergus Horticultural honours members who have passed
FERGUS – The Fergus and District Horticultural Society dedicated a sculpture in Templin Gardens to honour past members of the society that have made contributions to the town’s public gardens, the community, and society.
Thirteen groups receive funding through new Neighbourhood Grant program
ELORA – Council here decided all 13 eligible applicants for the new Centre Wellington Neighbourhood Grant program will receive $1,000 to get their community events off the ground.
Wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson honoured with a sign in his hometown
FERGUS – Fergus native and wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson came to town on May 20 to unveil a sign that was put up in his honour. The idea for the sign was prompted by three Elora Public School students.
Township moving ahead on preservation of ‘cultural heritage landscapes’ but won’t declare Pierpoint Park one until research complete
CENTRE WELLINGTON - While council did not approve councillor Stephan Kitras’ motion regarding Pierpoint Park, it did approve a plan that could see the park designated as a cultural heritage landscape in the township.
Centre Wellington rescinds CAO powers related to state of emergency
ELORA – Centre Wellington has repealed an emergency bylaw enacted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic that granted special powers to the mayor and CAO.
‘An angel that walks among us’: Arthur woman embodies power of one
ARTHUR - Myrna Hutchison has been recognized with the Neil Dunsmore Here4Hope Power of One Award for her work to raise funds for suicide awareness training and her advocacy for youth mental health.
CW councillor to give keynote address at Compass Community Services event
GUELPH – Centre Wellington councillor Neil Dunsmore will provide the keynote address at Compass Community Services’ 34th Annual General Meeting.