Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) hosted a mini field hockey tournament on Sept. 15.
Wellington County
WFA urges county to consider impact of agriculture in policy decisions
GUELPH – With Ontario losing 318 acres of farmland per day to development, the province is on pace to lose half its prime agricultural land by 2051.
Keep it real
After an incredibly difficult Friday, I made a point of getting some fresh air and physical exercise. Saturday was consumed with chores around the farm, not generally a day of leisure nor what one might suspect an executive (of sorts) to do in off-hours.
Blue-green algae found in Conestogo Lake
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has identified blue-green algae in Conestogo Lake. Officials added that previously confirmed blue-green algae blooms at Belwood Lake are still present.
Centre Wellington youth, 13, charged with sexual assault
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police have charged a 13-year-old from Centre Wellington with sexual assault. The "historical sexual assault" occurred at a home somewhere in Wellington County.
The Cistern Rose: Ariss resident publishes novel
ARISS – Peter McIntyre, a self-published writer from Ariss, has released a historical fiction novella set in Guelph called The Cistern Rose.
National Fire Prevention Week: Cooking safety starts with you
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign runs Oct. 8 to 14, and the theme is “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”
Group of Seven inspired exhibit opens at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Step back in time and see Wellington County through the eyes of Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson.
UGDSB will appoint, not elect, new Orangeville trustee
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is accepting applications for a new Orangeville trustee. Kenn Manzerolle, the former Orangeville trustee, announced his resignation during the UGDSB on Sept. 12.
Councillors concerned over ambulance response times in Wellington County
GUELPH – Data showing Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service response time targets were seldom met in Wellington County over the past four years, while targets in the city were rarely missed, has some county councillors calling for change.