Wellington North

MOUNT FOREST - The Lion Roy Grant playground has reopened as of July 5, following accessibility improvement work closing the playground for a little over two weeks.

Fish derby – Arthur Optimist Club at their annual Fish Derby on June 4. From left: back, Greg…

ARTHUR - The Wellington Advertiser was in Arthur on July 1 and 2 as "Canada's most patriotic village" celebrated 150 years since incorporation.

WELLINGTON NORTH – The second of a four-stage study on how to regulate cannabis production and processing in Wellington North is complete, with county and township staff putting forward six policy recommendations to township council.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The conservation authority is asking water users throughout the watershed to cut their consumption by 10 per cent due to the “unusually dry weather” this spring and summer.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here voted to reimburse Mount Forest swimmers living within a specific area with $24 for each visit made to the township's outdoor pool in Arthur, up to a maximum of $500 per household, following the closure of the Lion Roy Grant outdoor pool.

Playground opened – The Arthur Opti-Mrs playground was officially opened on June 25. The playground was identified as requiring upgrades as part of Wellington North’s 2020 recreation capital program and the recreation master plan.

ARTHUR – Eleven-year-old Cohen Hutchison headed to Edmonton this week to play in a prestigious hockey tournament.

Unveiling – A plaque celebrating Arthur’s 150th anniversary will be unveiled in front of…

Athletes of the Year – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s athletic director Rob Frost…