DRAYTON – The 41st annual Drayton Farm Show took place last week, hosting over 100 vendors.
Four federal election candidates thus far in riding of Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – As of April 7, there are four Perth-Wellington candidates for the upcoming federal election on April 28.
Guests enjoy the Life Outdoors Show at the Clifford and Community Centre
CLIFFORD – The Life Outdoors Show was held at the Clifford and Community Centre on April 5 and 6. Guests got to enjoy vendors showcasing fishing, hunting, cottage life, camping and homesteading products.
Mount Forest Green Team to host Earth Day clean-up event
MOUNT FOREST – Five years ago Rhoda Seibert created the Mount Forest Green Team. And now the team is thriving, with over 30 members and a passion for the environment.
Meet Perth-Wellington candidates at upcoming events
PALMERSTON – The federal election is scheduled for April 28, and there are several meetings and debates planned for Perth-Wellington voters to meet the candidates in their riding.
OPP Inspector Steve Thomas moving on after 20 years serving county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Inspector Steve Thomas, Commander of the Wellington County OPP Detachment, is saying goodbye to the county and hello to a new opportunity.
Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.
County awards $22.3-million bridge replacement contract
WELLINGTON NORTH – Four deteriorating county bridges near Arthur will soon be replaced. On March 27, county council awarded the contract for the work to Mississauga-based Graham Bros. Construction for $22.3 million.
Club allows members to ‘be part of community’
DRAYTON – The Kinsmen Club of Drayton is one of over 400 clubs across Canada dedicated to serving their community and the Kin Canada organization.
Popular farm show returns for another year
DRAYTON – This month the 41st annual Drayton Farm Show will be returning to the PMD Arena for two days of farming fun and rural connections.
County council rejects idea of larger signs to warn drivers of speed cameras
GUELPH – On March 27, county council voted 9–7 to reject larger signs for the automated speed enforcement pilot program, which to date has generated $1.18 million in gross revenue.
Human Rights Tribunal dismisses discrimination complaint against county
GUELPH – The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint from a woman who claimed COVID-19 masking requirements at the Palmerston library in 2020 discriminated against her deaf child.
Elora waste facility temporarily closing April 5 for upgrades
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Elora waste facility will temporarily close from April 5 until December for the construction of a $2.89-million county project.
LaunchIt Minto opens new Harriston location
HARRISTON – The town’s business exploration hub, LaunchIt Minto, has found a new home in the downtown core of Harriston at The Old Post.
Palmerston student receives Cyndy Dearden Youth Leadership Award
PALMERSTON – Miranda Henry, a Norwell District Secondary School student, received the newly launched Cyndy Dearden Youth Leadership Award created by The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.