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Today's date: Thursday February 23, 2012 Vol 45 Issue 7
   

 

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THIS WEEK

Foster parents: John & Cathie, Bridal Showcase, A&E: Titanic local tale, Events, Seniors, Sports, Rural

North Wellington Bowl for Kids rolls into action in Mount Forest on Feb. 12

 
MOUNT FOREST - With a goal of $60,000, dozens of teams kicked off this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Bowl for Kids campaign in north Wellington. Coming community bowls are on Feb. 26 (Minto-Mapleton) and March 4 (Arthur). Money raised goes towards local BBBS programs. The Mount Forest community and a full team of councillors from Minto were out to show their support raising $21,314. Video coverage by Mike Robinson

Speed limit guidelines welcomed in Puslinch

ABERFOYLE - Don Creed believes new posted speed limit guidelines “will be a very useful tool down the road.” On Feb. 1, the Puslinch roads superintendent told council about new guidelines for establishing posted speed limits and Wellington County’s subsequent recommendation to make use of those guidelines.

BIA plans spectacular show for lighting of garden, river

FERGUS - Organizers here are planning a spectacular show when they light up the Grand River and Templin Gardens on Feb. 24. In fact, the show will begin before dark and has been dubbed “The Lightin’ of the Grand.”

Councillors remain opposed to Brantford to Cambridge corridor

ABERFOYLE - Councillors here remain opposed to a proposed Brantford to Cambridge highway corridor that could affect residents. On Feb. 1, Puslinch Mayor Dennis Lever talked about a recent decision in relation to the proposal for Highway 424 - the Brantford to Cambridge corridor.

Hydro One inks Orton park agreement, is ‘on schedule’ to complete new 500kV line

WELLINGTON CTY. - Officials say they are “making progress” on Hydro One’s new 500 kilovolt power line from the Bruce power faci­lity near Kincardine to its swit­ch­ing station in Mil­ton. “We are on schedule to complete the line in 2012,” said spokesperson Nancy Shaddick.

Erin residents meet with MPP Arnott to discuss concerns about dumping of fill

ERIN - Ed McKelvey is not alone in wanting to bring an end to the dumping of fill here. On Feb. 13, McKelvey and 16 other residents met with Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott in an effort to resolve the matter. McKelvey felt the meeting with the provincial representative was quite productive.

BUZZ

Police officer charged over crash with buggy
Salem Falls - but Fergus rocks at premiere
School board hosting French immersion meeting
NEXT WEEK: Residents taking new approach to revitalize Puslinch Lake

COLUMNISTS

Barrie Hopkins
Bruce Whitestone
Stephen Thorning
Kelly Waterhouse

EDITORIAL

Dave Adsett: A chance to speak

Said Again:

“If we have to wait for a provincial decision, we’ll be dead.”

Erin resident Ed McKelvey, on waiting for protection from people dumping unwanted fill.

February 17, 2012
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Wellington County

BUSINESS

Wellington North Tim Hortons locations kick off food drive on Feb. 13

MOUNT FOREST - From Feb. 13 to 19, Tim Hortons restaurants here will participate in a food drive to help replenish the Arthur and Area Food Bank, Community Pantry and Harriston Food Bank.

Sports

Mapleton Minto 81’s look to avoid playoff elimination this weekend

WELLINGTON CTY. - The Mapleton Minto 81’s are facing elimination this weekend, after falling behind 3-1 in their best-of-seven first round playoff series with the Durham Thundercats.

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