ABOYNE - The Indigenous Gathering Circle located at the Wellington Place Campus in Aboyne was officially opened on April 26 with remarks from local politicians and Indigenous ceremony.
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County increasing support for Waterloo-Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is increasing its financial support for the Waterloo-Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival, which is being held in the county for the first time in 2023.
‘Outlander’ star to be featured guest at Fergus Scottish Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has announced its "featured guest" for this summer's festival will be Richard Rankin. Fans of Outlander will recognize Rankin as the actor who plays Roger MacKenzie on the hit TV series.
White elected chair of Conservation Ontario
GUELPH – Wellington County councillor Chris White has been elected chair of Conservation Ontario.
Council says ‘yes’ to Habitat for Humanity
FERGUS – With little fanfare, Centre Wellington council approved a proposal by Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington to build a townhouse complex at 465 Garafraxa St. W. in Fergus.
Grand River Raceway track expansion to proceed this fall
ELORA – Work is expected to begin this fall on a multi-million dollar project to expand the track at the Grand River Raceway here. Officials announced on April 26 the raceway is moving ahead with longstanding plans to transform the current half-mile oval into a 5/8-mile track.
Minto youths recognized for sporting excellence
MINTO – Three local youths were recognized for sporting accomplishments at the national and provincial level at the April 25 town council meeting.
Township to provide farmhouse for resident/locum doctors for at least one year
FERGUS – While the long-term fate of a historic farmhouse is not known, for the short term it will be used to house resident and locum doctors working at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Autumn Lancaster recognized for ‘lifesaving’ actions
MINTO – A local youth was recognized for “heroic and lifesaving actions” at the April 25 town council meeting.
Mount Forest Community Garden will let residents grow own food
MOUNT FOREST – A garden of eating has touched a nerve in Wellington North.
Public health officials encouraging residents to stay up-to-date with immunizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As public health officials recognize National Immunization Week (April 24 to 28) and celebrate the successful COVID-19 immunization campaign, they are reminding people of the protection provided by staying current with vaccinations moving forward.
Volunteer Event held at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS - As local fairs and festivals are desperately seeking volunteers, they've pooled their resources and held a volunteer recruitment night at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus April 20.
Centre Wellington plans to institute termite eradication program
ELORA – Centre Wellington council will take action on termites.
Mount Forest Lions Club celebrates 85 years of making community a better place to live
MOUNT FOREST - As the Mount Forest Lions Club celebrates its 85th anniversary in May, club member Vern Job recounts just some of the positive impacts Lions have made on the community.
Erin’s Earth Day cleanup
Cleanup crew – Erin celebrated Earth Day last Saturday with a cleanup event organized by the Erin Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) that brought the community together for a day of cleaning and learning about sustainable living.