ERIN - Mayor Allan Alls and councillor John Brennan welcomed the Chinese Women’s U19 Lacrosse Team to town on July 24 at the Erin Community Centre.
New service delivers local, fresh produce to Wellington residents
ELORA - A Wellington County branch of the national same-day order and delivery online platform Mrs. Grocery launched on July 15.
Land trust purchases 87 acres along Eramosa River
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - Rare Charitable Research Reserve recently purchased 87 acres on the 7th Line here along the Eramosa River.
Museum hosting themed family drop-in events this summer
Summer fun - Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted a bug-themed Summer Pleasures family drop-in event on July 24.
74th Fergus Scottish Festival celebrates tradition, introduces modern elements such as planning app
FERGUS - Visitors to the 74th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games will be treated to traditional ceremonial favourites and some modern twists Aug. 9 to 11.
Photo series rejuvenates Save Our Water campaign
ELORA - After five years of staunch campaigning members of the Centre Wellington group Save Our Water decided it was time to switch tactics.
Making a splash at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Public swimming was a popular way to beat the heat at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on July 16.
New penalty guidelines for urging come into effect Aug. 1
ONTARIO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced new rules around whipping and urging in Standardbred racing on May 31.
Raceway celebrates Caretaker Appreciation Day
ELORA - Grand River Raceway took part in celebrating the 2019 National Caretaker Appreciation Day on July 19.
Food Day Canada to light up the country for 16th annual event
ELORA - Food Day Canada will celebrate its 16th anniversary on Aug. 3 by illuminating monuments all across the country.
Adsett receives Rotary fellowship
Wellington Advertiser publisher Dave Adsett received a Paul Harris Fellowship from The Rotary Foundation on June 26.
Township joins investment program
MAPLETON - Council here authorized township staff to enter into an agreement with a co-mingled investment initiative, ONE Investment Program (OIP), on July 9.
Mapleton undertakes market compensation review
Council here has approved a list of upper- and lower-tier municipalities it will use to conduct a comparison of Mapleton’s compensation packages.
CIB provides $20-million finance option for water, wastewater project
MAPLETON - The Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has committed to a $20-million debt financing package to help pay for Mapleton Township’s water and wastewater infrastructure project.
Fundraising has begun for Arthur Lions Skateboard and BMX Park
Fundraising has begun for Arthur Lions Skateboard and BMX Park.