MINTO – This municipality received $74,300 in dividends on its holdings in Westario Power Inc. in 2018 and the investment has brought in more than $600,000 since the current iteration of the local utility was formed in 2009.
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Annual soup and sandwich luncheon unites local horticultural members
Society hosts luncheon – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its annual…
Construction slows in Mapleton Township
MAPLETON – Building activity in the township was down in 2019, compared to the previous two years.
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OPP urge citizens to be cautious around ice
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County OPP are reminding the public they still need to be cautious even though the temperature has dropped and there is some ice on rivers, ponds and lakes throughout the county.
Editorial: Due credit, or redo?
For local residents it was nice to see some specifics announced regarding plans to expand high speed internet access in rural Ontario.
Memories of Wellington North: 01/23/20
70 years ago Drayton Advocate, 1950 Warden Archie W. Beattie, who made history last week by being…
Cultural Moment recognizes hotels along Owen Sound Road
KENILWORTH - This month, Bonny McDougall of Wellington North’s Cultural Roundtable offered members of council a look into the past along the Owen Sound Road (now Highway 6).
Sixth annual Little Black Dress Affair fundraiser a success
Community contributions – On Sept. 21, the 6th Annual Little Black Dress Affair (LBDA) was…
Mount Forest and Arthur teachers picketed in Fergus on Jan. 21
OECTA strikes – Wellington Catholic District School Board schools were closed on Jan. 21 as…
One-day strike had educators on the picket line on Jan. 14
Educators on picket line – Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District…
Braithwaite, Whiteley to perform in Aboyne
ABOYNE - Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley are coming to the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Feb. 8 in celebration of Black History Month, taking place in February.
Wellington County Cattleman’s Association hosted an auction for local 4-H clubs
4-H fundraiser – A live auction to support local 4-H clubs was held during the Wellington…
Mapleton council briefs: Wallenstein cemetery expansion approved
MAPLETON - Council has approved a zoning amendment request to expand the Olivet Mennonite Church on the fourth line in Wallenstein.
Ride Well information provided
CLIFFORD - The county’s Ride Well program and Christmas Eve traditions were explored at the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence luncheon program on Dec. 20 at the Knox United Church in Clifford.