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Cooperative launches hay press capable of double compaction to facilitate export
MAPLETON – The first Ontario-based hay press capable of double compaction to facilitate export was unveiled at Marhaven Agri here on April 23. Hay Press Company, in collaboration with the Ontario Hay and Forage Cooperative, launched the press at an open house attended by around 100 people.
County approves sound system for council chamber
GUELPH – In what could be a first step toward making council meetings accessible remotely to the public, installation of a $73,000 sound system in the Wellington County council chambers has been approved.
Mapleton council remuneration costs down by $12,000 in 2021
MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was down by about $12,332 in 2021.
County announces purchase of downtown Erin property for new library, affordable housing
ERIN – The former Mundell Lumber property, including the historic grist mill, in Erin village has been purchased by Wellington County as a site for a new library and future affordable housing options.
Four county municipalities receive funds for water projects
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four local municipalities are among 144 from across Ontario receiving federal and provincial funding for water infrastructure projects.
Drayton’s Scott Cherrey recognized for working NHL lines 1,000 times
TORONTO – Often when an NHL linesman finds himself drawing the crowd’s attention at a game it’s the result of a call some in the stands find questionable.
First Wellington County Writers Festival draws wordsmiths, readers together
ABOYNE – The inaugural Wellington County Writers Festival launched here on April 23 was a hit with writers and readers alike. A total of 45 authors and book vendors were on hand for the event at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Local youth draw attention to social issues at justice march
FERGUS – A group of young people took to the streets here on Sunday to draw attention to a number of social justice causes. The April 24 Youth for Justice march was organized by Centre Wellington District High School students Abby Graham, Kyla Perry and Avaline Booth.
Cost of paying Minto politicians down by $12,000 in 2021
MINTO – The total cost of paying local politicians in Minto decreased by nearly $12,000 last year. On April 19, treasurer Gordon Duff provided a report on council remuneration and expenses for 2021.
Derby Street extension proposed to ease traffic concerns in new subdivision
PALMERSTON – Some local residents remain concerned about a proposal to increase the density of a planned subdivision here despite the addition of an additional access road and a park area.
Minto’s Optimist Club brings Easter egg hunts to region
Egg hunters – After a two-year pandemic pause, the Town of Minto Optimist Club resumed hosting…
Harriston Rising volunteers hosted Easter events
Volunteers from across the north Wellington area hosted Easter events this past weekend.
Minto midwife experiences life in northern community
MINTO – “It's baffling to imagine anyone ever settling there. I mean the environment is so incredibly hostile,” said Minto midwife Amy Sjaarda, who recently returned from a nine-week stint helping expectant mothers in the northern Quebec community of Puvirnituq.
Co-op members approve merger
HARRISTON – A merger between two local farm cooperatives has been approved.