ROCKWOOD – Tracy Cain wants her ancestors’ achievements to inspire students to make a positive influence on their own communities.
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Country keys: Looking back at the Bill Beattie Band over the decades
FERGUS – Anyone living for more than a few years in Centre Wellington has likely heard of the Bill Beattie Band.
Neighbours raise concerns about 16-unit development on Minto Street in Clifford
MINTO – A proposal for a 16-unit townhouse development on less than an acre of land in Clifford has raised concerns about density, parking, drainage, lot coverage and future infrastructure needs among neighbouring residents and about servicing costs from Minto staff.
Public health relaunches Check Before You Choose website
GUELPH – Want to know how a restaurant or nail salon did on their public health inspection before making a reservation? Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has relaunched its Check Before You Choose website, featuring a mobile-friendly map of establishments with inspection reports and tickets.
Erin council paid pre-tax total of $182,415 in 2023
ERIN – The total paid to Erin council in 2023 was $182,415, according to a remuneration statement prepared by treasurer Wendy Parr and presented to council on Feb. 8.
Bridge acclaimed as chair of Board of Health
GUELPH – George Bridge has been acclaimed as chair of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health.
Mount Forest man charged after donation box stolen
MOUNT FOREST – A local man has been charged with theft after a charity donation box was stolen from a business last week.
Paddock Bridge is out and detours are causing problems for Puslinch Township
PUSLINCH – The sudden closure of the Paddock Bridge last May is wreaking havoc on Puslinch roads, causing council here to worry the township won’t be properly compensated by Wellington County.
Rockwood teens release first album
ROCKWOOD – Three former Rockwood Centennial Public School students are part of a band called Bluff, and their first album, Breeding Grounds, will be released on Feb. 14.
Mount Forest man convicted of arson, weapon offences following fire in home
GUELPH – Following a four-day trial in Guelph Superior Court, Rodney Grubb has been found guilty on one arson charge and two weapons-related charges. He was acquitted on another count of arson.
Wellington County launches Energy Coach pilot program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has launched a pilot program offering one-on-one service to help low-income residents reduce their home energy use and costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
UGDSB recognizes Black heritage, brilliance, joy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In February, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) honours Black heritage, Black brilliance and Black joy.
Puslinch council approves budget; taxes to increase by 4.1%
PUSLINCH – If Puslinch residents don’t like the 4.1 per cent tax increase for 2024 approved by council on Feb. 7, well, it could have been worse.
Province provides funding for primary health care expansion in Minto
CLIFFORD – The Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team (MMFHT) will be able to provide primary health care to hundreds of additional residents after receiving more than a half-million dollars in provincial funding to add two nurse practitioners, a practical nurse and a receptionist to the team’s roster.
Council appoints new tile drain inspector, approves Everton subdivision credit reduction
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council sat for a brief meeting on Feb. 5.