Elections Canada and three police forces are investigating after more than 100 election signs for Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate Pirie Mitchell appear to have been methodically stolen.
Erin losing its Headwaters Tourism partners
ERIN – With Headwaters Tourism expected to wind down operations by the end of this year, the Town of Erin will be left without a local association dedicated to attracting visitors.
Erin wants to know its authority on new wells
ERIN - The possibility of a bylaw to temporarily ban commercial water taking is one in a series of environmental issues that have come to the attention of Erin council.
Dobbie helps Canada win world lacrosse championship
LANGLEY, B.C. - Former Elora Mohawk Dane Dobbie scored Canada’s first goal and added two more in the final game of the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship Sept. 28, helping Team Canada win its fifth straight gold medal.
Catch the Ace in new round for Groves hospital
FERGUS - The third round of Catch the Ace draws has started under licence to the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora, after the round two jackpot was won on Sept. 15 by Norman Voisin of Alma.
‘Sing for the Climate’ event held in Erin, part of Global Climate Strike Week
Climate protest - A pop-up “Sing for the Climate” event was held in front of the Erin post office on Sept. 20 as part of Global Climate Strike Week, which continues until Sept. 27.
Federal candidates pitch for votes in Erin
ERIN – Federal election candidates in the Wellington-Halton Hills riding polished up policy statements and proclaimed their passion for a better Canada as they tried to sway voters during an all-candidates meeting at the Erin Legion Hall on Sept. 23.
Erin could discontinue services rated low priority by residents
ERIN - The Town of Erin is embarking on a new style of budget preparation that could see some services discontinued if they are rated as low priority by residents and council members.
Rockwood FC to lease space
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa Township will lease space at the Rockmosa Community Centre to Rockwood FC, enabling the club to expand and be accessible to the public.
Mud, sweat and cheers at ‘mini mudster’ course for Mudmoiselle fundraiser
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - The Mudmoiselle event on Sept. 14 included the "mini mudster" obstacle course.
Smile Cookie donation supports East Wellington Community Services
All smiles - The Tim Hortons in Erin got a boost for its Smile Cookie fundraiser Sept. 17 from a group of ReMax agents.
Fergus fair a fun fall showcase
FERGUS - The 183rd Fergus Fall Fair was held at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex from Sept. 13 to 15, offering a midway, agricultural competitions, hands-on activities and more.
Carrying on the tradition of the Terry Fox Run in Fergus
Fergus run - This team set out on the Elora-Cataract Trailway from Forfar Park for the Fergus Terry Fox Run on Sept. 14.
Guelph-Eramosa Council pre-approves new snowplow for 2020
BRUCEDALE – Township council has given staff advance approval to spend almost $250,000 on a new snowplow and sander in the 2020 capital budget.
Service review on the hunt for efficiencies
BRUCEDALE – Consultant KPMG is providing an overview to municipal councils of a $350,000 review that will identify more efficient ways to deliver services to residents of Wellington County.