Winter solstice – The Reroot Organic Farm in Minto hosted its second annual Winter Solstice at…
Guelph/Eramosa approves budget, 2.31% tax increase for residents
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here has passed the final draft of the 2022 budget, which will see a 2.31 per cent tax rate increase for Guelph/Eramosa residents.
Recognition awarded to participants of Fergus Santa Claus Parade
Parade prizes – Fergus Santa Claus Parade chair Jim Dandy, second from left, handed out monetary…
Wellington County OPP’s Stuff a Cruiser event supported CW Food Bank
Stuff a cruiser – Wellington County OPP welcomed food bank donations on Dec. 18 at FreshCo in…
Residents appeal Jones Baseline manufacturing plant decision to Ontario Land Tribunal
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After township council approved the rezoning of a Jones Baseline property for a large manufacturing plant, area residents are plotting their next course of action to stop the business from setting up shop in the area.
Guelph/Eramosa municipal office to remain closed to the public following rise in cases
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Following a rise in COVID-19 cases and considering direction from public health, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa municipal office will remain closed to the public.
Mount Forest resident bids final farewell to community with Christmas giveaway event
MOUNT FOREST – Longtime resident and community advocate Stuart Husk bid a final farewell to Mount Forest with a Christmas giveaway on Dec. 18. The event, which Husk labelled the Mount Forest Christmas Giveaway, saw nearly 150 people in attendance.
Fire safety association offers tips to keep residents safe during holidays
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington County Public Fire Safety Education Officers Association is offering advice to help keep residents safe during the holiday season.
Erin approves final 2022 budget with 2.9% tax levy increase
ERIN – Council here has approved the 2022 budget at the previously projected 2.9 per cent tax levy increase for Town of Erin residents. This translates to an increase of $53 in taxes for an average residential home assessed at $600,000.
School boards urge families to prepare for possible switch to online learning in January
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While local school boards are anticipating an in-person return to school at this time, with cases on the rise, that may not necessarily be the case.
Alma letter writing initiative sparks positivity in school community
ALMA – Students at Alma Public School have taken up a letter writing initiative, labeled the Alma delivery system, that highlights kindness and positivity in the school community.
Farmers’ parade lights up streets of Rockwood
Parade of lights - Residents braved the snowfall and flocked to the streets on the evening of Dec. 9 for the annual Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
Local author inspires dialogue around climate change for young readers
FERGUS – Author Lex Forbes of Fergus has recently released a children’s book that prompts discussions about all thing’s environment and climate change for young readers.
Cambridge man airlifted to hospital after fall from conservation area cliff
ROCKWOOD – A 22-year-old Cambridge man was air lifted to hospital with significant injuries following an incident at the Rockwood Conservation Area on Tuesday afternoon.
Wellington County, neighbouring region not consulted for Town of Erin report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following a report to Erin council that seems to question the town’s future in Wellington County, affected municipalities say it’s up to Erin to make the first move to begin discussions.