MAPLETON – The Seniors Centre for Excellence is offering a series of exercise classes and free walking programs during the month of August.
Centre Wellington
Ponsonby Jr Sting U13 fastball team finish season undefeated
Undefeated – The Ponsonby Jr Sting U13 boys fastball team capped off its 2022 Intercounty (ISA)…
Fergus firefighters respond to grass fire on 5th Line
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Firefighters from the Fergus station responded to a grass fire on the 5th Line on Aug. 11, but the fire was contained and out by the time they arrived.
Metz Pumpkin Fest Sept. 24
METZ - The 2022 Metz Pumpkin Fest is set for Sept. 24.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games a resounding success
FERGUS – The first in-person Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games since the pandemic was a resounding success, organizers say.
Foster running for mayor in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – There will be a three-way race for mayor here as Bob Foster has thrown his hat into the ring.
At least 60 cattle lost, $5 million in damages after barn fire near Alma
CENTRE WELLINGTON – More than 60 cattle were lost and damages estimated at $5 million in a barn fire that occurred in the early hours on Aug. 13.
WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022
MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.
Pipes, Plaid, and Pageantry parade kicks off Fergus Scottish Festival weekend
FERGUS – The streets of downtown Fergus were lined in Scottish colours and spirit for the Pipes, Plaid, and Pageantry parade on Aug. 11.
Fergus firefighters respond to grass fire on 5th Line
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Firefighters from the Fergus station responded to a grass fire at 6829 5th Line on Aug. 11, but the fire was contained and out by the time they arrived.