A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Fergus Auto Recyclers working hard for ‘a greener tomorrow’
The general concept of recycling is nothing new. By the 1980s, most municipalities had blue box…
County starts negotiations to buy libraries
Wellington County is going to try to purchase the remaining Carnegie libraries from local…
$2.2-million in bridge tenders
Four bridges in Guelph-Eramosa Township will be replaced this year, at a total cost of…
Badenoch 4-H club finished with sewing
The Badenoch 4-H Spectacular Super Sewers have completed their meetings. Everyone cut,…
Techno Steel ground breaking
Borz Fariborzi may become Mount Forest’s Man of Steel. Recently, he and members of Wellington…
STRAY CASTS: Columnist returns to relieve the burden of donated tackle
It is good to be back in the public world with this column. We thank editor Dave Adsett for giving…
County buys land for new hospital, other possible uses
Wellington County and Groves hospital have jointly purchased 105 acres of the 123-acre Trask farm…
Employee complaint triggered Mapleton pay equity investigation; $86,794 was paid
It is now clear that it was an internal complaint that ultimately led Mapleton Township to dole out…
Sunrise celebrates Trillium grant
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre recently received a $49,400 grant…
Johnny Reid to Rock the Fergus Scottish Festival this summer
Embracing his Scottish heritage and teenage years in Canada, award-winning country singer…
Elvis benefit show will aid church
“Ladies and gentlemen: Elvis has entered the building.” Elvis…
Application deadline approaching for June 28 Fergus Art Walk
This year, as part of Fergus’ 175th anniversary celebrations, the Fergus BIA Art Walk will…
Hard Ryde to play Fergus Grand event
On May 10 at 7:30pm the Fergus Grand Theatre wil be offering An Evening of Bluegrass, featuring…
Magician gets citation
Local magician Peter Marucci has received the first ever presidential citation from the…