Wellington North

MOUNT FOREST - Wellington North council has approved the first Community Improvement Program grant of the year with $1,300 go toward a new sign at the recently-opened Blonde Design Co., located at 121 Main Street North.

ARTHUR – Signs became a topic of discussion on March 1, when David Kozinets was awarded a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pin by Perth-Wellington MP John Nater in recognition for his service to the community of Arthur.

KENILWORTH – The prospect of a new outdoor pool in Mount Forest appeared to dry up recently when township staff dove head-first into a discussion about the millions of dollars needed over the next decade ahead to keep other municipal infrastructure from breaking down.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mary Fowler, of Mount Forest, is the winner of the Hunter’s Star quilt made…

Ice carnival – Skate Canada Mount Forest staged an ice carnival themed Musical Theatre…

KENILWORTH – The Lynes Blacksmith Shop Committee and the Township of Wellington North have teamed up for a Rural Economic Development grant that could help to partially fund building restoration work.

GUELPH – Designs for a new county roads garage near Arthur have been approved by Wellington County council and the project now moves to the tender stage.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Another 35 residential units could be coming to Arthur if council approves the rezoning of 2.4 acres of land on the northeast side of the village, adjacent to the future Cachet subdivision