FERGUS – The Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2 included floats from local churches, dance groups and businesses, followed by Santa Claus himself.
Centre Wellington
OPP: removal of stop signs ‘puts lives at risk’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police are investigating the recent removal of five stop signs along Sideroad 20 in former West Garafraxa Township.
UGDSB working towards site plan approval for new schools in Fergus, Guelph
FERGUS – A public elementary school for about 300 pupils located at Kirvan Street and Elliot Avenue East is slated to open in September 2025.
Graffiti spree through Fergus causes frustration for businesses, residents
FERGUS – Wellington OPP have identified six youths allegedly responsible for a spree of graffiti in Fergus over the weekend of Nov. 24 to 26 and are looking for more suspects.
Puslinch to begin recruiting for new fire chief
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch is looking for a new fire chief.
Mount Forest resident wins $140,000 Catch the Ace jackpot
ABOYNE – The Fergus Elora Rotary Club held its 49th weekly Catch the Ace draw on Nov. 12 and drew Tena Stortz’s name out of a drum containing 6,760 ballots.
Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.
Groups partner with school board for ThinkAG Career Competition
ELORA – Grade 8 and 9 students from across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) explored a variety of career pathways in Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food sector at an event here last week.
Petty theft at unknown location
FERGUS – Local police say they’re looking for help to apprehend a female suspect wanted for stealing $34 worth of goods from “a Fergus retailer” in two separate incidents.
Fiddler Shane Cook to fiddle at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre will present Shane Cook and the Woodchippers on Dec. 1 at 8pm.