FERGUS – Retain access to the pond and limit or don’t interface at all with a multi-use trail proposed to be constructed in the new North Fergus Business Park. That was the prevailing message from about 70 users of the Fergus Off-leash Dog Park at an open house hosted by the township.
Centre Wellington
Charity zipline event a fundraiser for youth group’s Panama trip
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 18, One Axe Pursuits in Elora will host a charity zipline event benefitting the Grace Christian Fellowship Youth Group’s Panama leadership development trip next March.
Station Earth raises $19,500 for oncology unit at Groves
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Station Earth, located in Fergus, held its annual Hot Laps event on June 27 and raised $19,500 for the oncology department at Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH).
Blue Bonnet Lassies compete at Fergus Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON — After a busy week of dancing around town, 14 Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance students attended the Fergus Scottish Festival on Aug. 12 and 13.
Museum’s antique and classic car show coming up
ABOYNE – Rev your engines! The 47th Antique and Classic Car Show is returning to the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on Aug. 27.
Second annual CW Fun Day slated for Sept. 3
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Black Committee has another party planned for the community. CW Fun Day is a free event slated for Sept. 3 at Bissell Park.
Fergus Scottish Festival draws crowds seeking all things Scottish
FERGUS – Preliminary numbers indicate some 23,000 people attended the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games over the Aug. 11 to 13 weekend.
Township takes over Bissell Park project
ELORA – The group that received funding to replace the multi-use pad in Elora’s Bissell Park has handed the project back to the township.
Mike Duhacek encouraging everyone to join Move Together Movement
ELORA – Mike Duhacek is on another quest and this time he’s hoping everyone joins in.
Carter McKenzie brings NLL trophy home to Fergus
FERGUS – Bringing home the National Lacrosse League (NLL) trophy was a “very surreal moment” for 23-year-old Carter McKenzie.