ERIN – Rotary Club of Erin president Nina de Vaal shared how a club of 24 members is making an international impact during a May 23 town council meeting.
Ferguson Groves celebrates achievements with community
ERIN – Local teenager Ferguson Groves was lauded by his family, friends and even some local dignitaries at a private party thrown for him on June 13.
High school raises over $40,000 at Relay For Life event
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) hosted its 20th Relay For Life event on June 7.
Students unveil ‘Team Addy’ sign in honour of Addison Hill
ELORA – Three students at Elora Public School had a vision at the beginning of the school year and now, just weeks before graduating, their vision has come to life.
Humane society raising funds for new home
ERIN – The Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) will be hosting a fundraiser for a new home on June 22 from 10am to 3pm.
Clifford lagoon system needs $140,000 in repairs
CLIFFORD – Minto council approved a bid for $86,000 to replace sand filters in the Clifford lagoon system on June 4.
Wellington North celebrates 25th anniversary of amalgamation
KENILWORTH – On June 7 Wellington North celebrated 25 years since several villages and townships amalgamated in 1999.
Erin resident outlines concerns with trail near Centre 2000
ERIN – Longtime Erin resident Christina Costa says the handling of a trail near Centre 2000 is an example of how municipal officials are “ruining” the town “to appease new people.”
Fergus Lions Club donates $40,000 to Groves Hospital Foundation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Lions Club donated $40,000 to the Groves Hospital Foundation at the club’s 45th annual Home and Leisure Show on May 28.
Fergus Lions 45th annual Home and Leisure Show on this week
FERGUS – The 45th annual Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show opened on Tuesday evening (May 28) at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. The event continued May 29 and 30 at the Fergus sportsplex from 5:30 to 9:30pm.
Erin council approves $2.9-million renovation of Erin Centre 2000
ERIN – Council here has approved a bid for $2.93 million for renovations at the Centre 2000 community centre. The project includes several upgrades to the community centre, including electrical and fire systems, roofing, HVAC systems, and an added generator.
Mayor’s charity golf tournament set for Aug. 8
MINTO – Three organizations will benefit from the profits made at this year’s 14th annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 8 at Pike Lake Golf Club.
Minto council briefs: grants, construction, renovation
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Council approves $2.45-million road work tender
PALMERSTON – Minto council has approved a tender of $2.45 million for Derby Street reconstruction in Palmerston.
Citizens group, police partner to offer car theft prevention seminar
ERIN – As an attempt to combat recent car theft in Erin, resident David Spencer held an educational car theft prevention seminar on May 23 at Centre 2000.