MINTO – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has released key strategic priorities to implement over the next three years at an Aug. 13 council meeting.
Two sisters bring Terry Fox Run to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Two sisters are bringing the Terry Fox Run to Palmerston next month to continue honouring the unwavering determination of the late Canadian athlete, Terry Fox.
Tornado warning forces officials to cancel Hillsburgh family day
ERIN – The Hillsburgh community family fun day was cancelled last weekend due to “public safety” issues after tornado warnings were issued for southern Wellington County on Aug. 17.
Local fair representatives to compete at CNE Ambassador contest
ERIN – The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition returns to Toronto this weekend.
Erin officials release statement on the firing of fire chief Jim Sawkins
ERIN – Town officials have finally released a statement regarding the firing of fire chief Jim Sawkins.
U.S. Marine Corps joins Fergus Scottish Festival celebrations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A group of marine musicians from North Carolina flew to Canada to team up with the local pipe band for the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
Credit Valley Conservation reflects on 70-year history
MISSISSAUGA – The Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) authority is celebrating its 70th anniversary by sharing its past, present and future.
Elora Centre for the Arts launches speaker series
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A three-part speaker series exploring the art-based approaches to health and wellness is coming to Elora next month.
Record-breaking attendance at ‘best ever’ Drayton Fair
MAPLETON – Officials say last weekend’s 167th Drayton Fair was a “resounding success.”
Start-up program guides youth to entrepreneurial future
MINTO – A start-up program aiming to help youth succeed, has granted 50 students the opportunity to enter the world of entrepreneurship this summer.
Arthur Animal Rescue ‘overflowing’ with cats
ARTHUR – The volunteer-based group Arthur Animal Rescue is urging locals to adopt as it is “overflowing” with cats and kittens.
Petition to save old Mount Forest pool circulating online
MOUNT FOREST – A petition to save Mount Forest’s Lion Roy Grant Community Pool that has been circulating on social media platforms demands that Mayor Andy Lennox be “held accountable” for the decision to demolish the old swimming pool.
Local family turns ‘dead zone’ into skyline mural on Mount Forest’s main street
MOUNT FOREST – Erin Kiers is a local artist and business owner who saw an opportunity to brighten Mount Forest’s downtown core and took it.
County events help Lions raise $1.3 million for dog guides
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides campaign raised more than $1.3 million this year, thanks to thousands of volunteers, including members of the Palmerston, Marsville and Fergus Lions Clubs.
Fergus Agricultural Society receives $149,800 OTF grant
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Agricultural Society has been able to upgrade equipment with the help of a $149,800 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant.