WELLINGTON NORTH – John and Helena Klassen will have to shell out a chunk of cash to appease the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) if they ever hope to build a new home on their property.
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Community News places in top three for best editorial, best original ad idea
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The North Wellington Community News finished in the top three in two Premier Award categories in the recent Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition.
Drayton Legion presents service pins
DRAYTON - During the April 21 general meeting at the Drayton Legion years-of-service pins were handed out to eligible members.
Saugeen Connects extends deadline for Student Start-Up Program to May 13
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Connects Partnership is extending the deadline for applications to the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) until May 13.
Old Order Mennonites ask council for help in search of land for parochial school, church
WELLINGTON NORTH – Is it worth giving up prime agricultural land to make way for a parochial elementary school and a church?
Donation supports Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation
Donation to hospital – Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch 134 recently presented a donation…
Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace winner announced
Caught the ace – Kevin Emond, right, found the ace of spaces in the latest Mount Forest…
Clifford Rotarians helping to distribute excess PPE
CLIFFORD - In mid-March Clifford Rotary Club member John McVicar learned from a fellow Rotarian in the Grand Bend club that the local school board was looking for “new homes” for surplus PPE supplies such as hand soap and hand sanitizer they had on hand in schools across their district.
Lawn Bowling Club granted relief from zoning bylaw
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club will be constructing three sun shades, a sandbox, and a sign after council here granted the club exceptions to several zoning regulations.
Reflections: ‘Moming’ & ‘Dading’
Unless you have been living under a rock you of course know this Sunday is Mothers’ Day. All the…
Organizer recruiting more volunteers for Block Parents in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Around a year after council here endorsed the creation of a local Block Parent program, chair Barb Leigh is hoping to see more bold red and white signs hanging in neighbourhood windows.
Invincible Summer latest show at Minto Arts Gallery
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is presenting a show by artist, Joann Quigg.
Horticultural society finds success with Think Minto First program
HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society enjoyed a great evening on April 20 as members were able to meet in person at the Senior’s Centre/Train Station here following a lengthy pandemic hiatus.
Davidson to seek re-election as mayor of Mapleton
MAPLETON – Current Mapleton Township Mayor Gregg Davidson has announced his intent to seek re-election in the 2022 municipal election in October.
Seriously – who are these guys?
By the time this publication arrives on your doorstep, provincial political parties will be officially off and running in the 2022 Ontario General Election.