ALMA – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted a modified heavy events competition in hopes of bringing back some of the festival spirit to athletes and members of the community.
Centre Wellington
Traffic light installation to begin Aug. 3
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Work is expected to begin Aug. 3 on installation of traffic signals at two intersections here.
Pearle Hospitality withdraws zoning amendment application on Elora South development
ELORA - Pearle Hospitality has withdrawn its zoning amendment application for the Elora South development and for now will focus on construction of the already approved five-storey condominium building.
Public health vaccination clinics to close beginning August 6
WELLINGTON COUNTY - With vaccination rates on the rise in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph, the local health unit will be closing its mass vaccination clinics beginning August 6.
Industry Day returns to ‘historic feel’ on Aug. 2
ELORA – The Grand River Raceway will once again welcome spectators at its signature events on Industry Day next month.
Recreation programs ramping up in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – As the province enters Stage 3 of reopening, Centre Wellington is getting ready to play again.
Green Lanes envisions a cycling network in Centre Wellington
FERGUS – John Scott hopes Centre Wellington council won’t get cold feet when it comes to bike lanes in the future after community backlash over council’s decision to install separated bike lanes on St. David Street North.
Museum launches railway exhibit
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives’ newest exhibit is “All Aboard!” Celebrate…
KIPP fired up their outdoor oven in Elora’s Bissell Park
KIPP – Bagels were the order of the day on July 17 when the Kitchen in the Park Project (KIPP)…
Salem man sets Guinness World Record for Turkish get-ups
SALEM - Belinda and Chris Cox have given new meaning to the term “power couple.” The Salem couple each set a Guinness World Record for feats of strength and athleticism this year.