WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County OPP officers, along with uniform and civilian counterparts across the province, ratified a four-year collective agreement on July 18 making its members the highest paid police force in the province.
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Township strives to accommodate new farming methods
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township staff didn’t have a policy and didn’t know how to proceed when Sloping Acres Inc. asked if it could install six-inch pipe under a township road to convey liquid manure from one farm property to another.
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Party in the Park is back in Rockwood on Aug. 1
ROCKWOOD – Canada Day has come and gone, but there will be fireworks in Rockwood on Aug. 1 when the community hosts its annual Party in the Park event at Rockmosa Park.
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Fergus dentist awarded ‘Mastership’ status in dentistry
FERGUS – Dr. Raj Khanuja has added another accomplishment to his long list of awards and accolades.
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Indigenous women recognized for children’s welfare work
GUELPH – Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) has recognized three Indigenous women for their work in child welfare advocacy.
Erin soccer team wins Target USA Cup
ERIN – The U15 Girls Hillsburgh Erin and District Soccer (HEADS) team flew over 1,000km to the midwestern state of Minnesota and came home champions.
Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers to be named at upcoming event at Guelph/Eramosa farm
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – This August, two farming teams will be competing for the privilege of representing Ontario at a national event honouring outstanding young farmers, and the winner will be chosen right here in Wellington County.
Historic Ennotville building gets new lease on life
ENNOTVILLE – Woodworker Steven Culumovic is not exactly sure how long the stone house at the Highway 6 intersection in Ennotville went unoccupied before he bought the property, but his estimate is 20 years. Now Culumovic is working to breathe new life into the historic building.
New rural physician joins North Wellington Health Care
MOUNT FOREST – North Wellington Health Care and the Mount Forest Family Health Team officially have a new doctor, though she is not new to the community.
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View all letters to the editor »Speers Electric: We work with our clients every step of the way
Franklin and Dorothy Speers founded Speers Electric in 1945 and with honesty, integrity and a commitment to provide the best possible service to their community, the little company that could grew beyond their dreams.
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Speers Electric: We work with our clients every step of the way
Franklin and Dorothy Speers founded Speers Electric in 1945 and with honesty, integrity and a commitment to provide the best possible service to their community, the little company that could grew beyond their dreams.
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Bigelow Flooring: Caring for you and your flooring needs.
Paint and décor are easy ways to freshen a home, but quality flooring can add significant value to your home. At Bigelow Flooring you’ll find quality products that look great and are built for longevity.
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Pioneer Septic Solutions: Providing a healthy future for your property and surrounding environment
Water is a precious resource. If you live with a septic system on your property, you know how much it can impact the quality of your water, your environment and the aquifer that surrounds your property. Your water treatment facility is on your property.