FERGUS – The playground equipment at Victoria Park here was to be removed on Thursday. The decision was made by Centre Wellington staff after the playground had to be "closed suddenly" last month "due to structural damage to the slide," states a June 13 press release from the township.
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Plans to retire on severed Arthur farmland dashed after council vote
KENILWORTH - Minimum distance separation requirements and concerns about future agriculture development kept Wellington North council from allowing a conditional farmland severance to proceed.
Jim de Bock named Senior of the Year in Mapleton Township
MAPLETON – This township’s Senior of the Year has been “an avid contributor” to the local community for over 45 years, says Mayor Gregg Davidson.
Dairy farm readies for Breakfast at the Farm June 17
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Cnossen family is preparing to serve up to 1,700 community members breakfast on its Holstein dairy farm on June 17.
Historic schoolhouse hosting concerts in Belwood
BELWOOD – Restoring a local landmark to a new purpose is taking more time and effort than Noah Klar and Jefferson Wilde originally thought. But their project to restore the old Belwood Schoolhouse, now called the Skol House, is advancing.
Gas leak leaves 30 homes in south Fergus without service
FERGUS – Emergency crews were notified of a gas leak on Millburn Boulevard, near the Burnside/Roberston intersection, at about 12:44pm on June 14.
Four new electric vehicle charging stations installed in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Electric vehicle drivers can now charge up in Mapleton at four new Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the municipality.
Athletic association celebrates 100 years of making Moorefield ‘super ball town’
MOOREFIELD – The Moorefield Athletic Association recognized a century of making the community the local destination for a good, old-fashioned ball game.
Groundwater Festival returns in-person for first time since 2019
GUELPH – The Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival returned to an in-person format June 6 to 9 at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area.
Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team celebrates accomplishments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team (GWOHT) is working to improve healthcare communication and health equities while supporting pandemic recovery.
Community garden grows food, friends and partnerships in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Community gardens aren’t new anymore but take a minute to check out what’s going on in Mount Forest.
Mapleton youth wins OFSAA gold in high jump at Ottawa event
MAPLETON – A local youth has just achieved the top honour in high school track and field. Mapleton resident Joel Rumph won the gold medal in Junior boys high jump at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships in Ottawa on June 9.
Fergus Curling Club begins fundraising to replace outdated equipment
FERGUS – The Fergus Curling Club (FCC) is hosting its first “ABC’s 4 FCC” Fundraiser beginning on June 21 from 5 to 9pm.
Replacement of Erin culvert with bridge pushes project $1.29 million over budget
ERIN - The over-budget replacement of an arched, double culvert running beneath 17th Sideroad in Erin is being blamed on inflation and environmental requirements, requiring a single-span bridge at a cost of at least $2.12 million.
Local Special Olympics athletes representing Team Canada
Special Olympics athletes Jennifer Allen and Marc Richardson are representing Team Canada in the 2023 World Games in Berlin, Germany.