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Editorial: The never-ending campaign
“My friends, the 2022 campaign starts today, starts now.”
Wellington North council received $111,563 in 2019 compensation
KENILWORTH - Wellington North council was paid over $111,563 in remuneration and expenses last year. The report received by council on Feb. 24 indicates the amount is down from the $113,000 in 2018.
Council approves zoning change to allow semi-detached dwelling despite objections from neighbours of Lorne Street development
MINTO – Town council has approved a zoning change, from low to medium density, on a Lorne Street property in Harriston, despite the objections of about two dozen neighbouring residents.
Memories of North Wellington: 02/27/20
20 years ago, Wellington Advertiser, 2000 A 47-year-old Palmerston man was in hospital in stable…
Jasper More progressing well after treatment for rare disorder
PALMERSTON – A local youth is responding well after receiving experimental treatment for a rare disorder during a 15-week sojourn in Europe.
GRCA labels spring flood risk moderate to high in watershed
CAMBRIDGE - The overall flood risk in the Grand River watershed this spring is moderate to high, with the highest potential risk for flooding along the Lake Erie shoreline due to current lake levels.
Drayton Kinsmen, Kinettes celebrate club’s 100th anniversary
DRAYTON – Mayor Gregg Davidson declared Feb. 22 Kin Canada Day in the Township of Mapleton.
Alma Optimist Toy Show March 15
ALMA – The 2020 Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale is on March 15 at the Alma Community Centre from…
Arthur seniors euchre and cribbage results
ARTHUR – Seniors euchre results from Jan. 28 in Arthur: Yellow cards: first Margaret Hall …
Township’s GRCA levy rising by 2.6%
KENILWORTH - The Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) general municipal levy will increase by 2.5% in 2020.
148 bowlers supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s Bowl for Kids Sake on Feb. 8
Bowl for Kids Sake – The Mount Forest Community was represented by 148 bowlers supporting Big…
Minto youth council hosting prom and grad garb swap event
MINTO – The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is once again taking the stress out of formal…
Senior asks town to clear sidewalks
MINTO - A local senior would like to see the Town of Minto put more resources into clearing local sidewalks during the winter months.
Mitchell Hawks lead Mount Forest Patriots 2-1 in semi-finals
MOUNT FOREST – The Mitchell Hawks are leading the Mount Forest Patriots two games to one in…