News

ABOYNE – General surgeon Dr. Sumanta Dutta will be providing general surgery and endoscopy services at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.  

PALMERSTON – Representatives from Hensall Co-op met to present the Strong Communities Initiative donation to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign on Aug. 28.

FERGUS – Top hats and an array of outlandish attire became the norm in downtown Fergus as the Cogs and Clockwork – Fergus Steampunk Festival returned on the weekend.

MOUNT FOREST – The Holstein Foodgrains project is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a crop of sunflowers.

Marlene Ottens, Dale Franklin, Rachel Eschlboeck, Carolyn Luymes, Tate Driscoll and Leona Ottens  would like to say a big thank-you to all who came out or supported this year’s Mapleton Sunflower Festival on Aug. 17. 

GUELPH – About 50 people participated in a bike ride in support of Palestine on Sept. 7, raising money to send to families in Gaza.

EDEN MILLS – A new season of Music at the Hall kicks off on Sept. 27 with a performance by the Wellington Wanderers at the Eden Mills Community Hall.

DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment presents the story and music of Canada’s most celebrated songwriter in Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot, which is at the Drayton Festival Theatre for two concerts on Sept. 21 at 2 and 7:30pm. 

ERIN – The Town of Erin advises residents that Bridge 5 replacement work will close Second Line approximately 1.7km west of Sideroad 27 for bridge replacement beginning Sept. 16.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Legions support veterans, their families and the wider community. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several Terry Fox Runs will be taking place across Wellington County this weekend in support of cancer research and Fox’s legacy. 

MAPLETON – Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash here on Monday morning involving a paramedic response vehicle.