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Troubled times - Fergus Truck Show Chief Operating Officer Wayne Billings makes a point with an overhead map of the current show layout. With the loss of 60 acres of rental lands around the community centre, the show will have to move and it is two months behind in planning. Organizers forced to move Fergus Truck Show out of town
by David Meyer
FERGUS - After 22 years, the Fergus Truck Show will be moving, and organizers are not sure where - or even if they can find a new...
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Township eyes $6.2-million recreational facility for Marden Park
by Chris Daponte
BRUCEDALE - Despite concerns about the current state of the economy, Guelph-Eramosa council wants to proceed with a $6.2-million recreational facility for Marden Park.
The township is applying...
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Another wind energy application considered
by Mike Robinson
KENILWORTH - It’s been a long and winding road, but it looks like wind energy is starting to sail with approval in principle for another wind turbine...
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Said Again
“Without this place, I’d be stuck in a home. This is a second home for me. It’s a touching moment for me.”
Steve Burton, a 20-year client of ARC Industries, speaking to about 300 people at the grand opening of the Holody Recreation Centre on Royal Road in Guelph on Nov. 14.
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NewsPuslinch to review spending policies
by Chris Daponte
ABERFOYLE - Citing increasing costs and complaints from residents about high taxes, Puslinch council has agreed to look into its spending policies.
The issue arose at a meeting on Nov. 5, when councilor Dick Visser questioned the need for a Gamsby and Mannerow review of two Ministry of Transportation documents about MTO plans for a Niagara to the GTA corridor.
The three-page review came with a $4,645 bill, excluding tax, for 38 hours of staff time and about $100 in photocopying charges.
“I have a problem with [this study],” Visser...
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Timely solution needed for lights at Highway 6 and County 109
by Mike Robinson
KENILWORTH - Wellington North councillor John Matusinec is looking for a less speedy solution to the timing of traffic lights at Highway 6 and County Road 109 at the south end of Arthur village.
The discussion followed council’s consideration of the controls for the traffic lights in downtown Arthur.
Works Superintendent Gary Williamson asked that a letter be sent to the county asking for...
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SportsMinto resident Dwight Robinson helps NASCAR driver win Canadian championship
by Mike Robinson
MINTO - It’s team spirit that has helped take Minto residents on the road to success - via NASCAR.
Last week, Dwight Robinson, of Minto, and Scott Steckly, of Milverton, were recognized by council with certificates for their recent win of the 2008 Canadian Tire NASCAR series.
Steckly is...
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BusinessLocal company recognized as innovator
ORTON - Last month, JAY•LOR® Fabricating Inc., of Orton, was named the winner of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters award for Business Development Bank of Canada’s Canadian Innovation award for small-to-medium sized enterprises as Innovator of the Year.
The company manufactures Vertical TMR Mixers for the beef and dairy industry and currently has...
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