WELLINGTON NORTH – It has come time for four bridges crossing the Conestogo River along Wellington Road 109, built by the province in the 1930s, to be replaced after assessments found the bridges to be in an “advanced state of deterioration.”
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Torchlight Services back on firm ground and ready to celebrate 50 years
GUELPH – Torchlight Services turns 50 this year and that’s cause for celebration, says executive director Patty Coté-Duncanson. It’s also cause for reflection on the enormous changes that have occurred for the agency.
Centre Wellington pickleball pair earns spot in Canada games
KITCHENER – Centre Wellington residents Bryce Richardson and Tim Porter are heading to the 2024 summer games – the Canada 55+ Summer Games that is.
Catholic school board welcomes over 100 visiting Mexican students
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) welcomed over 100 students to Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School and St. Michael, St. Paul, Mary Phelan and St. Ignatious of Loyola Catholic elementary schools.
MPP Rae introduces agritourism legislation
TORONTO – On April 15 Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae tabled the Growing Agritourism Act.
Minto 81’s manager Rick Fisk reflects on championship, time with team
PALMERSTON – After not winning a championship title since 2003, the Minto 81’s captured the inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League Senior AA championship this season.
Real-life cowgirl: Ontario High School Rodeo Association competitor Amber Gregson
HILLSBURGH – Ontario High School Rodeo Association (OHSRA), a division of National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), held its first event of the season in Clinton last weekend.
Township pilots 40km/h neighbourhood speeds
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township staff are introducing a pilot program to keep speeding in check.
Council approves $5,000 grant for empowerment studio
KENILWORTH – The new owner of the Personal Empowerment Studio in downtown Mount Forest is receiving a township grant.
Summer beauties: How to get the most from your hydrangeas
WELLINGTON COUNTY - From humble beginnings as a common backdrop in many gardens, hydrangea plants continue to be one of the most popular landscape plants today.
Successful season for Norwell District Secondary School badminton duo
KITCHENER – Norwell District Secondary School students and District 4 gold medalists Marisa H and Dana K travelled to Conestoga College on April 18 to complete in the girls doubles badminton Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association tournament.
Mapleton council supports surplus farm dwelling severance applications
MAPLETON – Council here received two farm severance applications – at 6540 Sideroad 16 and 6852 Sideroad 15 – during the regular meeting of council on April 9.
Clifford Rotary Club donates to MRI+ Campaign
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotarians recently gathered at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square to present a $5,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign.
Council receives Moorefield property rezoning application
MAPLETON – Council here held a public meeting on April 9 to discuss the rezoning of a vacant lot in Moorefield’s urban centre.
Snowmobilers want on Mapleton list of clubs that contribute to community
MAPLETON – The Lake Conestogo Snowmobilers Club would like Mapleton Township to recognize its contributions to the local community by offering hall rentals free of charge.