…
Celebrating tradition and innovation: Doing it right at RONA
For five decades, RONA has been a leader in home improvement in Elora and Fergus.
No Room for Hate presentation to be held March 6 in Harriston
HARRISTON – Area residents are invited to attend a presentation aimed at increasing awareness of hate crime in rural areas on March 6.
Fergus Scottish Festival’s kilt skate a ‘huge success’
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted a free public “Kilt Skate” at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Feb. 25.
GRCA board approves budget with $37 million in spending
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will spend just over $37 million this year on programs that officials say will protect life and minimize property damage from flooding and erosion.
UGDSB introduces new Grade 7, 8 mental health literacy modules
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will be delivering modules to Grade 7 and 8 students to enhance mental health literacy.
Victorian Order of Nurses receives $2500 cheque
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Dave Dougherty presents a $2,500 cheque to Victorian Order of Nurses exercise program coordinator Kelly Gee on Feb. 22.
Evolution of technology exhibit opens at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has announced the opening of a new exhibit: Out with the Old, In with the App.
Red Dirt Skinners return to Fergus
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is has announced folk duo Red Dirt Skinners will be returning on March 15 at 8pm.
Hundreds flock to Sportsplex for Retirement Show
FERGUS - There are numerous organizations nearby to help someone considering retirement – from finances, to fitness to funerals. Hundreds of people came to the Retirement Show on Feb. 23.
Forge X Athletic Training Centre hosts family workout in support of Team Addy
FERGUS - A large crowd of all ages turned out at the Forge X Athletic Training Centre in Fergus on Saturday morning.
Comedian, juggler coming to Drayton Entertainment venues during March Break
CAMBRIDGE - Acclaimed juggling sensation Charles Peachock will be throwing caution to the wind this March Break – before catching it and doing it all again!
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington present cheque for $11,200 to Elora House
CENTRE WELLINGTON - On Feb. 12, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $11,200 to Elora House.
Effective Speaking Contest held at Belwood Lions Club
BELWOOD - The Belwood Lions Club held its Effective Speaking Contest on Feb. 24.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids event
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest community came out on Feb. 25 to bowl in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids event.