FERGUS – On Jan. 7, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft that had occurred in the parking lot of a business on St. David Street North here.
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Ribfest proceeds benefit Cancer Patient Services
Ribfest donation – Christine Rivet, left, of Git Yer Hillbilly On Ribfest, presents a cheque for…
Legion’s Catch the Ace committee presents cheque to St. Mary’s Catholic School
School donation – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace committee presented a $1,000…
‘What do you do for us?’: councillor questions value during GRCA budget presentation
KENILWORTH – Councillor Steve McCabe is questioning the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) about what the township receives in return for taxpayer dollars.
Council pre-approves Cork Street road work ahead of budget deliberations
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has pre-approved a budget for rehabilitation of Cork Street, between Waterloo and Princess streets, in Mount Forest.
Wellington County Learning Centre launches competition for Black Heritage Month
ARTHUR – The Wellington County Learning Centre is celebrating Black Heritage Month with a creative competition. Youth aged 12 to 18 can submit projects ranging from essays and poetry to paintings and dance videos, with the chance of winning a laptop computer or $25 gift card.
Wellington North sees 4% increase in provincial grants
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is receiving more money from provincial infrastructure grants than it did last year.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market returning for 10th year this summer
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns to the Victory Church and Community Centre for its 10th season on June 17.
Council considers bending rules for ground-floor residence in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – A developer is asking council to make an exception to Wellington North’s zoning bylaw prohibiting ground-floor residential uses in commercial zones.
GRCA urges caution around local water bodies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials don't expect widespread flooding, but the Grand River Conservation Authority is urging area residents to "exercise extreme caution around all local waterways" due to Thursday's rainfall.