MOUNT FOREST – At 11 years old, Ava Albrechtas has ribbons, medals and trophies adorning nearly every surface of her bedroom, but her biggest competition is yet to come. She has been selected to represent Canada in the Dance World Cup next year in Burgos, Spain.
Body found at scene of vehicle fire
ELORA – Neighbouring homes were evacuated and a body was found inside, but police say there is "no threat to public safety" following a vehicle fire here Thursday morning.
Council says ‘slow down’: speed limits to be lowered on 28 road segments
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Watch out lead-foot drivers. Speed limits are about to be reduced in 28 road segments across the township.
Proposed Puslinch capital budget includes $6.6 million in projects
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council started slogging through the township’s proposed 2025 capital budget at its Oct. 23 meeting. The proposed capital budget for 2025 totals $6.6 million. Of that, $1.4 million is proposed to come from the tax levy and the balance from reserves or grants.
Mapleton proposes $30-million budget, 3.6 per cent tax levy increase
MAPLETON – Property owners here may face a tax levy increase of 3.55 per cent in 2025. Mapleton’s proposed 2025 consolidated budget tops $30 million, with over $20 million in total capital expenditures.
Wellington Heights student takes the cake in college baking competition
WATERLOO – Mount Forest teen Brodie Oliver is thanking his grandmother for the inspiration after he was part of a team that won a baking competition at Conestoga College that comes with a prize of free tuition.
Price tag for water, wastewater upgrades swells
MAPLETON – Upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure in Mapleton are estimated to cost $41,327,576.
Township to partner with Arthur Curling Club for provincial funding
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has agreed to partner with the Arthur Curling Club to apply for provincial funding to help the club replace its floor.
Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team wins bronze
FERGUS – The Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team won bronze after a match against Aurora at the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup tournament on Oct. 27.
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