WELLINGTON COUNTY - County natives Douglas Jack and Ken Lennox climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation, reaching the summit on Sept. 15.
County officially launches RideWell rideshare program
WELLINGTON COUNTY - County staff and local politicians held an official launch for the new county-wide rideshare program, Ride Well, at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Oct. 1.
Eden Mills hosts last community book sale
Book sale - Eden Mills hosted what could be its last community book sale at the Eden Mills Community Hall on Sept. 28.
Officers, chief offer safety tips ahead of fire prevention week
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fire Departments across the county are taking part in the annual Canada-wide Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 6 to 12.
Journey for Jasper raises more than $40,000 for Isaac Foundation
Journey for Jasper - The More family hosted the fourth annual Journey for Jasper at Palmerston Lions Heritage Park on Sept. 28.
Energy consumption report: Mapleton not meeting its reduction targets
MAPLETON - The township has not met its two per cent energy consumption reduction goal this year, council was told on Sept. 10.
Mapleton Council awards tender for local drain improvement project
MAPLETON - Council awarded a tender to upgrade a municipal drain south of Moorefield to Marquardt Farm Drainage on Sept. 10.
Alumnae gather for Fergus District High School Class of ‘58 reunion
Class of ‘58 reunion - Twelve alumnae of Fergus District High School’s graduating class of 1958 celebrated over 61 years since their graduation, gathering at 215 Scotland Street in Fergus on Sept. 11.
Mallot Creek Group Inc. celebrates 20th anniversary
Anniversary open house - Mallot Creek Group Inc. celebrated its 20th anniversary with an open house on East Mill Street in Elora on Sept. 12.
Retired electricians repair wiring in Guatemalan school
ELORA - A team of nine Canadian electricians and three family members, including five Wellington County residents, travelled to Guatemala to fix the wiring in student dormitories at a children’s home in April.
Council approves additional $46,000 for Drayton crosswalk despite several concerns
MAPLETON - After some disagreement, on Sept. 10 council approved adding $46,400 in additional funding (before HST) for a new crossover crosswalk on Andrews Drive and Wellington Road 11 in Drayton.
Council defers decision on improvements to local trail system over funding concerns
MAPLETON - Council here has deferred a $186,000 project to improve four township trails.
New Ontario Beef Research Centre unveiled near Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The new Ontario Beef Research Centre on the 2nd Line near Elora officially opened on Aug. 28.
Lloyd Scott Enterprises celebrates 50th anniversary
ALMA - Local window, door, siding and kitchen business Lloyd Scott Enterprises Limited will celebrate its 50th anniversary here on Sept. 28.
Tourney raises $150,000 for cancer society transportation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 33rd annual Wheels of Hope Golf Classic Tournament raised a record…