KENILWORTH – Local agencies want more information about a proposed outdoor learning program outside of Arthur before they can take a firm stance on a rezoning application.
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School board to seek public input on boundaries for new schools
FERGUS – The UGDSB will conduct boundary reviews and consider public input to determine from which areas students will be assigned to the new Centre Wellington Elementary School and South Guelph Secondary School.
Resident celebrates 50 years of music
HARRISTON – Local resident Dorothy Harrison is celebrating 50 years of music, memories and harmony.
Province providing county with $3.8-million influx for childcare initiatives
GUELPH – Wellington County is receiving an additional $3.8 million in Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) program funding this year.
Students raced to paint canvasses during board-wide Live Art Battle at Centre Wellington District High School
FERGUS – Artists and art enthusiasts flocked to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) on the evening of May 8 for an art show and board-wide Live Art Battle.
Rockwood, Arthur, Mount Forest students honoured as VIPs
GUELPH – Three county students were recognized by Wellington Catholic District School Board officials during its board meeting on May 6.
Drug, traffic violations among priorities for OPP
MINTO – Dangerous traffic violations and drug use in the community are among the police focuses highlighted in a recent OPP report to town council.
County council to consider $3.26 million in roof work for housing buildings in Guelph
GUELPH – Wellington County’s social services committee is supporting a recommendation to county council to award three roofing contracts to Ottawa-based T.P. Crawford Limited for a total of $2.82 million (before tax).
Residents object to South Aberfoyle Pit expansion
PUSLINCH – It appears CBM will have a tougher job convincing residents that extracting gravel from a pristine piece of agricultural land is a good idea than it will persuading province.
‘City of Fergus’ sign a mistake: township
FERGUS – For a hot second, the town of Fergus was elevated to city status. Eagle-eyed readers told the Advertiser a “City of Fergus” welcome sign was recently erected on Highway 6 at the south entrance to town.
Sweet Patti’s Favourites: Patti Bird’s gift to family, community
ELORA – Jayne Cremasco’s sister Patti Bird was born on Cremasco’s 10th birthday.
Kinette club set to replace Drayton playground
DRAYTON – The Kinette Club of Drayton is working towards replacing a community playground, and Mapleton council will provide $9,950 towards the initiative.
Public health embarks on several innovative projects
GUELPH – Chair George Bridge called it "innovation week" at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Three reports were presented to the board of health on May 1 showing how the health unit is using artificial intelligence, digital devices and online learning platforms to add efficiency.
Drayton’s Food-A-Palooza returns May 25
DRAYTON – Food-A-Palooza is back on May 25 for its third consecutive year at the Drayton Municipal Parkade.
Raised
Instead of receiving gifts from my adult children this Mother’s Day, I’m writing them a personal thank-you for letting me be their mother. As if they had a choice.