GUELPH – The cost of compensating Wellington County councillors was about $915,000 in 2021. That’s a slight decrease from the $928,962 in combined remuneration councillors received in 2020. It’s also the second straight year with a total decrease.
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Mount Forest Foodland staff donate to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Foodbank donation – Mount Forest Foodland recently presented the Mount Forest Community Pantry…
Mount Forest Legion makes donation to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Wellington
Legion donation – Mount Forest Royal Canadian Legion President Ken Thompson, right, and Legion…
Arthur Lions Club chicken dinner fundraiser sells 600 meals
Fundraiser – The Arthur Lions Club held a chicken dinner at the Arthur and Area Community…
Pick-Give-Change
I always find this time of year strange. The beginning of the year goes so fast, especially when…
Mayor pays tribute to farm community
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson opened the Feb. 22 council meeting with a tribute to farmers.
Photography show opens at gallery
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is reopening after a long hiatus with a new show Changing Face of Photography.
Local youths receive township bursaries
MAPLETON – The township has awarded $250 bursaries for three local youth involved in elite-level athletics.
Arthur woman charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm in Feb. 27 crash
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have now charged an Arthur woman with impaired driving causing bodily harm in connection with a serious crash here recently. On Feb. 27 at about 5pm, emergency crews responded to a collision involving two vehicles on Highway 6, south of Mount Forest.
Town earmarks funds to assist with elevator project at Harriston Legion
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto has allocated $20,000 from the 2022 structural grant component of its Community Improvement Program (CIP) to assist Harriston Legion Branch 296 with funding to bring an elevator in the building back into operation.
Matthew Rae wins Progressive Conservative nomination in Perth-Wellington
MILVERTON - Matthew Rae, former public servant and community and education advocate, won the PC nomination in the riding of Perth-Wellington on March 5.
Three local skaters part of national silver medal winning synchro team
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three northern Wellington youths were part of a national silver-medal winning synchronized skating team.
Wellington North launches redesigned website with provincial modernization dollars
WELLINGTON NORTH – Residents here will notice a refreshed and modernized look when visiting the township’s website, which was redesigned and launched this year.
Township, GRCA to cooperate on flood damage assessment study
MAPLETON – The township is collaborating with the Grand River Conservation Authority on a flood damage assessment study.
Application process opens for Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament funds
MINTO - The 12th annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 4 at Pike Lake Golf Centre. The application process for local groups wishing to receive funds from tournament proceeds is now open and will close on April 4.