DRAYTON - About 200 people attended the Mapleton Historical Society’s presentation on May 13 about the history and building of Conestogo Dam. In addition to long-time local residents and people who grew up near the lake, there was a large contingent of cottagers present.
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Second ‘Lights Up! The Performing Arts Return’ workshop held
SPARC workshop – The second workshop in the Lights Up! The Performing Arts Return series hosted…
Building back better bones reduces likelihood of fractures, disease
The human body is comprised of 206 bones which make up the skeletal system. Bones are living…
Drexler Construction awarded Domville Street reconstruction project by Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Domville Street residents will experience a smoother drive after the…
After fire, first steps to rebuild begin at council meeting
WELLINGTON NORTH –Around a year and a half following a fire at John’s Towing, Kyle Woods appeared before council on April 25 seeking to build a new 3,500 square-foot shop on his Mount Forest property.
Grants for well projects offered by GRCA, municipal partners
CAMBRIDGE - Grants are available to support homeowners and farmers in the Grand River watershed who are interested in well projects on their property.
Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.
Mapleton township office closed to public due to staff COVID-19 cases
MAPLETON – The township administrative office has been closed to the public due to a high number of COVID-19 cases among municipal staff.
All Aboard Palmerston gearing up for first Raleway Festival June 25
PALMERSTON – The All Aboard Palmerston committee is inviting everyone to join them for “Ales on the Rails” on June 25, at the first-ever Raleway Festival.
Home For Good campaign to raise $5 million for permanent supportive housing
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, in collaboration with The Guelph Community Foundation, have launched what organizers are calling “the next major step to solving homelessness in the community.”
Harriston United Church aims to aid Ukranian refugees
HARRISTON – Harriston United Church has issued a challenge to the community and aiming to collect 1,000 pairs of new underwear by the end of June to aid Ukrainian refugees.
Youths to take on world at kickboxing championships
WELLINGTON NORTH - After months of arduous training local teens Breckin Lachanse and Jamie Reeves have been chosen to represent Canada at the World Association of Kickboxing Organization’s World Junior Kickboxing Championships to be held in Italy from Sept. 30 to Oct. 9.
UGDSB officials project student enrolment to grow in next five years
GUELPH – Officials at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are predicting student enrollment to increase in the next five years, according to the board's long-term accommodation plan (LTAP).
Fourplex proposal draws concern from residents, support from councillors
DRAYTON – Despite concerns from neighbouring residents about a proposed four-plex development on Main Street in Drayton, Mapleton council members were generally supportive of the project at a May 10 public meeting.
Province turns down township for infrastructure funding
WELLINGTON NORTH - A 2022-23 funding application to the province's Connecting Link Program for money to resurface a portion of Smith Street (Highway 6) in Arthur has been denied. The province has suggested the township reapply in the next funding round.