ABOYNE – Participants in the Water Cycles Bikes and Blues Festival, held on Aug. 24 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, had the option of taking a 100km, 30km or 10km loop according to their interest and ability.
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GRCA seeks input on conservation areas strategy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is requesting feedback on its draft conservation areas strategy.
New leader at helm for EWFHT
ROCKWOOD – The East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) is pleased to announce a leadership change as of Aug. 19.
Rural wardens meet with provincial leaders at Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference
OTTAWA – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus met with provincial leaders during the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference to strengthen partnerships and advocate for key priorities.
Grant for Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre
FERGUS – Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre recently received a grant of $1,000 from the Fergus Walmart for the organization’s programs to support anyone experiencing an unexpected pregnancy or challenges as a new parent.
Erin officials rescoping Elora-Cataract Trail wastewater project due to ‘environmental requirements’
ERIN – The Erin Elora-Cataract Trail linear water and sewer works project has been “rescoped” due to “recent environmental requirements,” town officials said in a recent news release.
Golf tournament in support of Elora House fast approaching
ELORA – Luisa Krause knows that people often wait to sign up for charity golf tournaments to see what weather or other events might come along.
COVID-19 outbreaks at Guelph General Hospital; Public Health no longer testing wastewater
GUELPH – A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Guelph General Hospital on Aug. 23, after patients caught the virus during their stay in the hospital.
All’s fair at the Palmerston Community Centre
PALMERSTON – Palmerston’s annual fair took place at the community centre from Aug. 23 to 25.
TD donates to Focus on Nature
ONTARIO – Focus on Nature has announced that the TD Bank Group has donated $3,500 to support nature and arts programming for elementary school students in Ontario, continuing its ongoing support for the organization since 2010.
New OB/GYN joins Groves Memorial Community Hospital
FERGUS – A new obstetrician/gynecologist has joined the team at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
OPINION: Resolutions help drive farm organization advocacy
ONTARIO – As an advocacy organization for farmers, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) takes action to ensure the concerns of its members come to the attention of decision-makers.
Ashara kicks off Fergus Grand Theatre season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre’s 2024-2025 presenting series launches on Sept. 28 with Ashara, a blend of traditional Scottish folk and Jamaican reggae from visionary artist Jason Wilson.
Police beat: drug bust
EAST GARAFRAXA – Two individuals are facing charges following a drug bust here last week.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe came to Fergus
FERGUS – It was a packed house as Playful Fox Productions staged its version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Aug. 23 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.