WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.
Survey data suggests a hybrid design favoured for Mount Forest pool
WELLINGTON NORTH - Between April 23 and March 30, 121 individuals responded to questions seeking to understand what residents want from an outdoor pool that would replace the run-down Lion Roy Grant pool. A hybrid option, a combination of elements from two other designs, was most favoured.
Youths to take on world at kickboxing championships
WELLINGTON NORTH - After months of arduous training local teens Breckin Lachanse and Jamie Reeves have been chosen to represent Canada at the World Association of Kickboxing Organization’s World Junior Kickboxing Championships to be held in Italy from Sept. 30 to Oct. 9.
Province turns down township for infrastructure funding
WELLINGTON NORTH - A 2022-23 funding application to the province's Connecting Link Program for money to resurface a portion of Smith Street (Highway 6) in Arthur has been denied. The province has suggested the township reapply in the next funding round.
Wellington North celebrates community volunteers
Appreciation - Wellington North celebrated the hard work and dedication of its volunteers at a May 5 dinner held at the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
Council approves loss of farmland to make way for county public works building
WELLINGTON NORTH - A nine-acre portion of agricultural land belonging to G and L White Farms Ltd. is being rezoned to rural industrial to allow for Wellington County to build a public works garage. The land is situated south of Wellington Road 109, along Wellington Road 12, in Wellington North.
Council decides against exploring cost to rehabilitate Mount Forest swimming pool
WELLINGTON NORTH - Rumblings of exploring the cost of rehabilitating the old Lion Roy Grant pool were brought up at an April 25 Wellington North council meeting, but councillors have since decided to press onward with longstanding plans for a new outdoor pool.
Friends of the Grand River restock river with 33,000 brown trout
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Over three days, Friends of the Grand River volunteers restocked a 27km stretch of the Grand River through Centre Wellington with 33,000 brown trout to bolster a recent population decline and ensure the future of a rich ecosystem.
County awards $3.38 million in road work contracts to Cox Construction
WELLINGTON COUNTY - County council has green-lit three county road rehabilitation projects for the 2022 construction season.
Playground replacement coming to Mount Forest this summer
WELLINGTON NORTH – The replacement of the Campbell DeVore playground in Mount Forest is anticipated to happen in June, and take around two weeks to complete.
Reconstruction of Highway 89 kicks off construction season
Roadwork – Reconstruction of Highway 89 (Queen Street East) kicks off construction season…
Community Response Unit replaces defunct School Resource Officer program
ABOYNE – Following the ouster of school resource officers from Upper Grand District School Board high schools last year, the Wellington County OPP has formed a new community-focused unit with four officers.
Local farm family spreading sunshine with Ukraine fundraiser
WELLINGTON NORTH – As James Craig and Ashley DeMarte watched Russia’s attack on Ukraine from the relative comfort and safety of north Wellington, they began feeling helpless.
Grants and Donations program awards $44,564 in support of local non profits and community groups
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township’s Grants and Donations Community Development Program is giving out $44,564 to support 31 local non-profits and community groups.
Council defers rezoning request
WELLINGTON NORTH – John and Helena Klassen will have to shell out a chunk of cash to appease the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) if they ever hope to build a new home on their property.