WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.
Guelph/Eramosa
Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.
Guelph/Eramosa council deals with planning, retirement plans, code of conduct, animal control
BRUCEDALE – On June 5, Guelph/Eramosa council:
Rockwood ‘Cops for Cancer’ fundraiser a resounding success
ROCKWOOD – Sporting a clean-shaven head is certainly convenient given the weather lately, but for Nicole Rog, her new look means so much more than staying cool.
Rockmosa Park project nears completion
ROCKWOOD – Freshly planted trees, a rock climbing structure and taped-off pavilion were noticed by some families and dog walkers enjoying Rockmosa Park last weekend.
Guelph/Eramosa council appoints liaisons, passes tax rate and road closure bylaws
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council appointed liaisons and passed bylaws about tax rates and road closures on May 23.
Eramosa 4-H dairy club members get hands dirty at farm meetings
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The first meeting of the 4-H Eramosa Dairy Club was hosted by Fraeland Farms owners Jackie and Steve Fraser. The meeting began with elections in which leaders Lyndon Stewart, Allison West, and Vera Hoogendoorn made comments about each role.
Guelph/Eramosa council approves purchase of road, sidewalk plows
BRUCEDALE – Council voted unanimously in favour of a public works request for a 2024 pre-budget approval for a plow truck and sidewalk plow, but not without lengthy discussion – mostly regarding the potential of area rating the costs.
‘Old Fashioned Hoedown’ coming to Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Veteran fiddler Scott Woods is a Fergus local and a touring entertainer with a travelling show band.
Acton woman dies in serious two-vehicle crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – An Acton woman is dead following a two-vehicle collision here on Tuesday afternoon. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Highway 7, east of Wellington Road 29, at about 4:40pm on May 16.