ERIN – New LED arena ice lighting has been installed at Centre 2000.
News
Staff taking ‘global’ look at Highway 6 through Fergus
FERGUS – With so much development planned in Fergus along Highway 6, Centre Wellington staff hope to engage with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to discuss road improvements in conjunction with future development plans.
Fergus Santa Claus Parade winners announced
FERGUS – Members of the Fergus Optimist, Kinsmen and Lions Clubs gathered at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Dec. 21.
Guelph General Hospital continues to accept holiday donations
GUELPH – The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital (GGH) launched its seasonal fundraising campaign, spotlighting a heartfelt letter from Pam, a local community member.
Local builder donated Christmas dinners to frontline healthcare workers, youth in need
GUELPH — Guelph home builder Terra View Homes, in partnership with The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital, provided a traditional holiday dinner for frontline healthcare workers at Guelph General Hospital.
News from the Mapleton area in 1880 and 1980
The promoters of the Arthur Junction Railway – a proposed line to run from near Goldstone to Arthur village and into West Luther Township – made a fresh effort to secure municipal aid in the fall of 1880.
Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 presents cheque
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Ladies Auxiliary president Janet Freiburger along with Patti Young recently presented two cheques to branch president Ken Thompson.
2024
No, I didn’t get a Toyota 4Runner. Yes, I’m angry about it. Sure, I’ll get over it, eventually.
Making peace with 2023
People do care.
London couple arrested after cruisers rammed
GUELPH – A London couple faces several charges after a stolen vehicle was used to ram two Guelph Police cruisers recently.
Police beat: Mount Forest driver faces multiple charges
FERGUS – On Dec. 6 at about 11:30am, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped the driver of a black sedan on St. David Street North here.
Grand Valley man awarded Carnegie Medal for heroism
GRAND VALLEY – Alan Mackie says he was simply doing what anyone else would have done when he kicked in the door of a burning building last March to rescue his elderly neighbour.
Council approves another development on St. David Street North in Fergus
FERGUS – Council here approved a development application for 820 St. David St. N. (Highway 6) at its Dec. 18 meeting, but not without some reservations.
Bequest of $1.3 million boosts Palmerston hospital MRI campaign
PALMERSTON – The campaign to bring MRI technology to the Palmerston and District Hospital has received a $1.3 million boost from the estate of the late Neil Faulkner.
Council approves designation of Pierpoint Fly Fishing Nature Reserve as a cultural heritage landscape
FERGUS – The Pierpoint Fly Fishing Nature Reserve was declared a cultural heritage landscape by Centre Wellington council at its Dec. 18 meeting and is now protected by bylaw.