GUELPH – Crime Stoppers of Guelph Wellington (CSGW) have received provincial recognition for work done in 2023.
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Get scared at Fergus House of Horrors Halloween attraction
CENTRE WELLINGTON – It’s billed as a “REAL house with REAL haunts.” The Fergus House of Horrors is a local Halloween attraction in an old farmhouse on Beatty Line.
Elora Singers announce their 2024/25 season
ELORA – Mark Vuorinen, artistic director and conductor of the Elora Singers, is starting the 2024-25 concert season with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert that considers the “place” of music.
Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour
PALMERSTON – Located on 5th Line, just outside of Palmerston, was the seventh stop of ten of the Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour on Oct. 6.
Police beat: Assault charge
FERGUS – A Fergus man has been charged with assault in connection with an incident here last week.
It’s budget time: township wants to hear from residents
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Your voice matters and now is the time to have a say, according to officials with Centre Wellington Township.
Making apple cider at Elora’s Kitchen In the Park
ELORA – Elora’s Kitchen In the Park Project (KIPP) celebrated Culture Days on Oct. 5 by inviting people to bring their own apples and use the KIPP press to make their own cider.
St. John Brebeuf Catholic School parent council participates in Erin Fall Fair display competition
ERIN – The parents at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School have been busy defending their title for the best Erin Fall Fair promotional display. With the help of many hands on a Saturday morning, the school’s 2024 Erin Fall Fair display was complete. “This year was good; there was about 10
Halloween Happenings at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has prepared a ghoulish lineup of Halloween events ahead of the holiday.
Sock drive aims to collect 5,000 pairs for homeless in Guelph
GUELPH – This month is Socktober at the Church of the Apostles, where volunteers are hoping to collect 5,000 pairs of socks for homeless people.
Sexual assault on trail
GUELPH – Guelph Police are investigating after a young woman reported being sexually assaulted by a stranger last Tuesday while using a south-end trail.
Erin releases budget survey for community input
ERIN – Before the official 2025 budget is confirmed, the town has released a municipal budget survey to gain input from residents.
Puppet show at Elora Farmers’ Market
ELORA – Puppets Elora put on a show for kids at the Elora Farmers’ Market on Oct. 5 as part of Culture Days activities in Centre Wellington.
Council approves zoning, official plan changes for Elora grocery store
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has opened the door for a new grocery store in Elora, beside The Gorge Restaurant in between Wellington Road 7 and Park Road.
Author visits schools to teach inclusivity, friendship, celebrating differences
FERGUS – Kasandra Coleman writes colourful picture books with bright messages: lessons of inclusion, friendship and celebrating people’s differences.