WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has declared a “significant weather event” due to the considerable snowfall and current blowing snow.
Community News
County closes libraries, waste facilities, museum, in response to storm warning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Libraries and waste facilities across the county are closed today in response to a major winter storm warning. The Wellington County Museum and Archives has also been closed.
Closures anticipated around Wellington County due to major storm
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With a major storm warning issued by Environment Canada for the province, including the local region, numerous closures have been announced with more expected as the storm progresses.
Rezoning of farmland for county garage final after council vote
WELLINGTON NORTH - The final step in a zoning bylaw amendment process converting nine acres of agricultural land in Arthur to rural industrial for a future county garage has been finalized by council in a 3-2 vote on Dec. 19.
Council approves resolution of support for expansion of energy storage facility
MINTO – Council here has passed a resolution indicating the town’s support for plans by NRStor Inc. to upgrade its groundbreaking energy storage facility in Harriston.
Peace on Earth theme of Alma Santa parade
Christmas parade – The Alma Optimist Club Santa Claus Parade marked St. Nick’s final pre-Christmas trip though Wellington County on Dec. 18.
Centre seeks support for position to help keep seniors connected
MINTO – The local Seniors Centre for Excellence (SCE) is seeking financial support to continue funding the centre’s ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged) coordinator position.
All but two committee, board positions filled for Wellington North members
KENILWORTH – With the exception of two appointments, all committee and board positions represented by Wellington North members have been filled.
Santa’s workshop display created at Birmingham Retirement Community
Residents of Birmingham Retirement Community created a Santa’s Workshop display, complete with reindeer, at the seniors residence for the holiday season.
Mapleton changes time of regular monthly meeting
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to change the time of one of its regular monthly meetings from 1pm to 4pm.
Building trending down in 2022
MAPLETON – After a busy year in 2021, building activity in the township appears headed back to more typical levels as 2022 comes to a close.
Journey to Bethlehem brings first Christmas to life
ALMA – The Alma community along with three local churches, Hope Springs United, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, and Alma Bible, combined resources to put on a well-attended live nativity experience, Journey to Bethlehem, on Dec. 15, 16 and 17.
Naughty, nice or inexplicable?
Santa Claus has had a pretty busy season so far.
Drayton U11 Black team are regional Silver Stick champs
Regional Silver Stick champs – The Drayton U11 Black team won the regional International Silver…
Stocking program assists isolated area seniors
MAPLETON – Area seniors will be receiving a package of Christmas cheer courtesy of the local Seniors Centre for Excellence (SCE).