FERGUS – Bringing home the National Lacrosse League (NLL) trophy was a “very surreal moment” for 23-year-old Carter McKenzie.
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Glen Allan Bridge work begins Aug. 14
GLEN ALLAN – Maintenance work on the Glen Allan Bridge on Wellington Road 45, in the Township of Mapleton, is set to begin on Aug. 14.
Site plan agreement paves way for Royal Terrace addition
MINTO – Town council has approved a site plan control agreement for a 99-bed addition to long-term care facilities at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston.
‘Darkest before dawn’ event to raise mental health awareness
FERGUS – On Aug. 12, Scott McLelland will be running an event for mental health awareness and support at the Grace Church property located at 35 Farley Rd. in Fergus.
Rockwood FC U21 girls team wins Ontario Women’s Soccer League
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Rockwood FC U21 ladies soccer team won in the Ontario Women’s Soccer League on July 25.
Kurtz qualifies for motocross championships
ARISS – On July 28, Kiana Kurtz qualified for the 42nd annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.
Unveiling the spirit of tradition and competition: Fergus Scottish Festival
FERGUS – The grounds at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex are set to welcome an expected 26,000 people Aug. 11 to 13 for the 78th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
Marden hosts annual Ontario Pirate Festival
MARDEN - The Ontario Pirate Festival was once again held in Marden Park over the long weekend.
CanIron Canadian National Blacksmith Conference comes to Fergus
FERGUS– There is no mistaking the ringing sound of a blacksmith’s hammer on his anvil.
Pole, cornfield damaged
MINTO – On July 19 at about 10am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a tractor trailer that left the road and struck a hydro pole along the 6th Line here.
Driver charged after e-bike found pulling trailers
FERGUS – On July 15 at about 2:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer stopped what appeared to be an e-bike pulling two trailers on Maiden Lane here.
Trucking charges
MINTO – On July 20 at about 10am, a Wellington County OPP officer observed tire debris in a live lane of traffic on Highway 89 here.
Bugs bring balance to ecosystems and help gardens flourish
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A delicate spider web sparkles with dew, butterflies and bees flit around flowers, and earthworms burrow through rich soil.
Hazardous household waste depot moved
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington mobile household hazardous waste depot is moving from the Riverstown Waste Facility to the Aberfoyle Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of August.
Half of Canadians say they don’t have a last will and testament
VANCOUVER – In 1948, Cecil George Harris suffered a tragic mishap while plowing his fields near Rosetown, Saskatchewan. He became pinned under his tractor.