PUSLINCH – Another train sparked another grass fire along the track that runs through Arkell and that has neighbours up in arms about occurrences they call “frequent” and about the potential for the fires to spread.
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Minto, Mapleton to share bylaw enforcement officer
MINTO – Council here has approved an agreement to share the services of a bylaw enforcement officer with the Township of Mapleton.
Significant community funding supports cultural projects, events in Wellington North
ARTHUR – Funds from the Wellington County Business Retention and Expansion program and Wellington North Cultural Roundtable and Community Fund were presented to recipients at a June 15 Wellington North Cultural Roundtable meeting.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebration brings hundreds to Riverside Park
GUELPH – First Nation, Inuit and Metis people showcased parts of their culture and invited attendees to join songs and dances to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Riverside Park on June 21.
Harriston man charged in two sexual assaults
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Harriston man has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in separate…
Pierpoint neighbourhood group hosting park event June 24
FERGUS – Residents are invited to join a Pierpoint neighbourhood group gathering on June 24 at Peirpoint Park.
Chris Frappier overcomes challenges to break weightlifting world record
FERGUS – When he successfully lifted 442 pounds at the HackenDinnie Classic in Kentucky on June 7, Chris Frappier beat the existing world record for his weight and age.
Wellington North man charged in sexual assault at Arthur grocery store
ARTHUR – Police have charged a Wellington North man with sexual assault after an incident at a grocery store here and following resident reports of a suspicious person hanging around the local splashpad and area parks and schools.
Co-operators raise $169,000 for Hospice Wellington
MILTON – “It’s amazing!” said Hospice Wellington executive director Pat Stuart, of the $169,000 donation from the Co-operators Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Glenclairn Golf Club.
Community pitches in for planting day at Indigenous Gathering Circle
ABOYNE – Medicines including sweetgrass, sage and tobacco were planted at the Indigenous Gathering Circle, where about 50 people came together on Indigenous Peoples Day to work towards building community.
Photography by Erin students displayed at Guelph museum
ERIN – Youth in Erin and Guelph are recognized not only as future leaders, but as leaders of today.
Township survey: should cannabis retail stores be allowed in Centre Wellington?
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township wants to know how residents feel about cannabis retail stores being allowed in Centre Wellington and has a survey posted online at ConnectCW.
Rachel Luther named Pharmacist of the Year by McKesson
FERGUS – McKesson Canada recently announced that Rachel Luther from Centre Wellington Remedy’sRX has been named Pharmacist of the Year.
Student art available to view or buy at Local Pieces Gallery
FERGUS – Art students at Centre Wellington District High School had the rare opportunity to show – and perhaps sell – some of their work at a real art gallery.
UGDSB trustees discuss policy updates and next year’s budget
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Items discussed during the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) meeting on June 13 include air quality, next year’s budget, and policy and bylaw amendments.