MINTO – The Town of Minto will ask the Ontario government to leave a recent expansion of the Clifford Urban boundary in place.
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Quick-thinking neighbours help thwart fire in Fergus
FERGUS – Centre Wellington firefighters were able to extinguish a Thursday night garage fire before it spread to the house, thanks to some quick-thinking neighbours.
Minto prepares for future water/wastewater system needs
MINTO – Water and sewage system capacity in some areas of Minto may not be sufficient to handle rapid growth without future upgrades, council here has learned.
Wigmore, Silverthorn bring home medals from ball hockey world championships
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Rich Wigmore and Cassie Silverthorn played for the Great Britain Heritage Team at the World Ball and Dek Hockey Federation (WBDHF) 4 on 4 World Championships, bringing home gold and silver medals.
Council discusses Rockwood boundary reversal, drainage project, library lease
BRUCEDALE – During a brief regular meeting of council on Nov. 20, Guelph/Eramosa councillors discussed the reversal of the provincial decision to expand Rockwood's boundary, repairs to Hill Drain, and renewing the lease for the Rockwood library.
Elora couple brings home medals from world FireFit championship
ELORA – If you had to be rescued in a fire, you might hope Katherine Ross and Jason Woodford were on scene to help you out.
Chamber of Commerce transforms downtown Erin into ‘Window Wonderland’
ERIN - Downtown Erin sidewalks were packed last Friday November 17.
Teacher wins silver at world judo competition
GUELPH – Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute teacher Amanda McAlpine recently competed in the Veterans World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Second annual Indigenous Makers Market in Guelph
GUELPH – Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre-Waterloo Wellington (SOAHAC-WW) has organized a second annual Indigenous Makers Market.
The Grove wins $8,000 in Raise the Barn competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Wellington Guelph was selected as one of the four regional finalists for the Raise the Barn competition hosted by Winfield United Canada.
AgScape thinkAG career competition in Elora Nov. 23
CENTRE WELLINGTON – AgScape, Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) and the Upper Grand District School Board have partnered to host a day-long AgScape thinkAG Career Competition for more than 600 students in the City of Guelph, County of Wellington and County of Dufferin.
Creative Landscape Depot raises $15,000 for Sunrise
PUSLINCH – The Creative Landscape Depot held a charity golf tournament in support of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.
Grade 6 students visit GRCA Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH – Grade 6 students from Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School in Guelph visited the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) Guelph Lake Nature Centre (GLNC) for an educational field trip on Oct. 24.
Palmerston gets into the Holiday Spirit with Light Up the Park event
PALMERSTON – The holiday season kicked off in Palmerston Nov. 17 with its annual Light Up the Park event at Lions Heritage Park.
‘Giving Tuesday’ returns to Hospice Wellington
GUELPH – National Giving Tuesday is making a return this year on Nov. 28.