ARTHUR – Mayor Andy Lennox welcomed nearly 100 residents, business owners and community stakeholders to the Mayor’s Breakfast on April 10 at the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
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Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presented its version of Alice in Wonderland at the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 12.
Mapleton’s Mitchel Walker has dream RAM Rodeo season
MAPLETON – From zero to top of the leader board, Mapleton cowboy Mitchel Walker won big at the 2024 RAM Rodeo awards ceremony in Orangeville on March 22.
New volunteer program at Ignatius Jesuit Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Ignatius Jesuit Centre, just north of Guelph on Highway 6, has started a new volunteer program and held two volunteer fairs last week.
Catholic school board approves updated policies on purchasing, religious accommodation
GUELPH – Policies about purchasing and religious accommodation have been updated and approved by the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB).
Kiwanis music festival continues
GUELPH – The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph has announced its 2025 Festival, with officials promising a celebration of young musical talent and artistic achievement. The Festival provides a platform for young musicians to showcase their skills, receive valuable feedback from experienced adjudic
Palmerston pedestrian struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
PALMERSTON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Main Street West in Palmerston, on April 15 at about 12pm.
Phase two of St. David Street reconstruction now underway
FERGUS – Phase two goes from 50 metres north of Garafraxa Street to Edinburgh Avenue, but this work will be done in two phases as well, to minimize disruption, township officials say.
Province to give strong mayor powers to Centre Wellington and Minto
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two mayors in Wellington County are scratching their heads as to why their municipalities are among those selected to receive strong mayor powers.
Drayton Farm Show raises over $5,000 for Kinsmen initiatives
DRAYTON – The 41st annual Drayton Farm Show took place last week, hosting over 100 vendors.
Township spending $375,000 to renovate former Arthur municipal office
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has awarded a tender of $375,051 for renovations at the Arthur municipal office to Fina Construction Limited. Construction is set to start on May 1 and be completed by Oct. 1.
Perth-Wellington candidates debate issues at first event in Listowel
LISTOWEL - Four candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on April 8 for a Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the April 28 federal election.
Four federal election candidates thus far in riding of Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – As of April 7, there are four Perth-Wellington candidates for the upcoming federal election on April 28.
Wheelchair basketball great Patrick Anderson joins Team Addy
FERGUS – Team Addy has a new member: wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson. The Fergus native is also helping the Centre Wellington Celtics offer wheelchair basketball.
Rockwood woman charged with sexual assault
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The incident involved "a sexual offence that occurred between an employee and a young person" at Portage Elora on Irvine Street, police stated in a press release.