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Homecoming Weekend


June 27 to July 1, 2008
Homecoming will take place from Friday, June 27 through Tuesday, July 1. Events include a luncheon with a special guest speaker, a Downtown street festival, Art Walk, "Doors Open", and a tour of heritage buildings.
A concert in Victoria Park will feature local musicians and bands. Additional weekend events will be announced in the very near future, as plans are finalized. The Homecoming Weekend will end with a bang -- at the Fergus Canada Day fireworks display.
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The CWCC strives to promote the social, civic & economic development of our community. We are a volunteer organization supported by over 350 local business and professional people such as yourself. Your participation in the Chamber helps make Centre Wellington a more rewarding place to live, work and play.
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Second Chance provides personal, customized services for people who want to find employment or explore their training and career options.

Unlike trying it on your own or using a temp service, we guide, assist and support you throughout the process. And it works!

Most of our clients find jobs or enter education or training to move towards their goals. We serve youth, students and adults out of locations across Guelph and Wellington County. Please call us for more information. We'd love to hear from you!

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image link to Centre Wellington Community Resource Centre
The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington is a non-profit organization that provides services and programming for families and individuals. Through four specific program areas, Outreach and Support Services, Ontario Early Years Programming, Licensed Childcare and Community Volunteer Services, we are able to assist community members in addressing the variety of challenges they may face as a result of varied life situations.
From finding transportation, offering parent workshops, organizing playgroups for children, to income tax filing and even finding a phone number or navigating a government directory, we are there to offer the support that is needed. With offices in Fergus, Arthur, and Harriston, and mobile services to reach everything in between, we are dedicated to responding to the needs of families and individuals while promoting self-sufficiency and a sense of community.

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The Township of Centre Wellington is the largest municipality in Wellington County and one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario with about 26,000 residents. It has a vibrant mix of industrial, commercial and residential sectors. We also host the largest selection of bed & breakfasts, inns and motels.
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The Fergus Elora News Express is a weekly, paid-circulation newspaper serving Wellington county, particularly the Township of Centre Wellington.
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County news, classified and display advertising for retail and service establishments and the shopping public of suburban and rural Wellington County.
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image link to the United Way article on Centre Wellington Food Bank Centre Wellington Food Bank
170 St Andrew Street East, Fergus          519-787-1401          Email

Most of us living in Guelph & Wellington County are lucky enough not to have to worry about where our next meal is going to come from. It’s easy to forget that, for many in this community, hunger is a daily reality.
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image link to the Fergus Library Website Fergus Library
The first library in Fergus was founded in 1835 by Adam Fergusson,his partner James Webster, Alexander D. Fordyce, Mr. A. D. Ferrier, Hugh Black, James McQueen, and George Wilson. Alexander D. Fordyce was the first Fergus librarian and the books were kept in a room in his home. Fordyce later became the first Warden of Wellington County.
In 1857 the free library became a 'Farmers and Mechanics' Institute. In 1862, the library was set up in a room in the Temperence Hall on St. Andrew Street West. In 1904, plans were initiated with Andrew Carnegie to erect a Carnegie Library in Fergus. The present Carnegie library was built in 1910.
In January of 1999, the Fergus Public Library joined the Wellington County Library system.
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The Aboyne Branch is located on the picturesque hillside behind the Wellington County Museum and Archives, on County Road 18 between Fergus and Elora.
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image link to the Fergus Truck Show Website
In 1986, the Fergus Truck Show was established as a one-time event to raise funds for the Fergus & District Community Centre Complex Hall addition and to introduce area residents to the trucking industry. Today the Fergus Truck Show has grown to be North America’s largest truck show, both in paid attendance and the number of the big truck ‘Show & Shine’ contestants.
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The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has enjoyed 59 years of success. Begun by Alex Robertson, the games have had two locations, Victoria Park and more recently, the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus). The Games exemplify all things Scottish with a focus on heavy events, dancing, piping, clans and family interactive fun.
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The Centre Wellington Volunteer Fire Rescue Department has two stations based in Fergus and Elora.
Emergency response in Centre Wellington operates on a three tiered response system, for this reason, the Fire Department is equipped to deal with various emergencies including water rescue, high level rescue, medical assistance, fire prevention, fire suppression as well as automobile accidents.
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image link to the Ontario Provincial Police Website 321 St Andrews St W
Fergus, ON N1M 1P1
Office Phone 519-843-4240
TTY Phone 1-888-310-1133
Toll Free Phone 1-888-310-1122
Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477
The functions of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) include the performance of all duties and services in relation to the preservation of peace, prevention of crime and offences against the laws in force in Ontario and the criminal laws in Canada, and apprehension of criminals and offenders who may be lawfully taken into custody.
The Fergus Office is a satellite of the County of Wellington OPP detachment.
Head office: 250 Daly Street, Palmerston ON, N0G 2P0 (519) 343-5770.
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image link to the Goves Memorial Community Hospital Website
For more than a century Groves has served its constituents in the same spirit of caring and vision for which its founder, Dr. Abraham Groves, is known. His career was marked by many medical firsts and Dr. Groves was one of the true pioneers of modern surgery.
Dr. Groves opened the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Fergus in 1902. In 1932 he presented his life's work - his hospital - to the Village of Fergus.
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Discover the Museum

Twelve galleries of Museum exhibits reflect the lifestories of Wellington County people over the past centuries. Enjoy displays that focus on the decorative arts and the Museum's superb textile collection as well as travelling exhibitions, historical displays and installations by local artists.

Explore the Archives

The Archival Collection consists of rare historical records which document the history of Wellington County from its first settlement.
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