WELLINGTON NORTH – Even with a second upgrade to Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant, there may not be enough capacity to handle projected future growth in the village, according to a recent development update provided to council.
Return of Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale a success
ALMA – Following a two-year hiatus, the return of the Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale on March 13 was a resounding success, with funds raised going to support community organizations.
Wary of rising construction costs, council defers $1.26-million asphalt program contract
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has deferred awarding a $1.26-million contract for its asphalt program to the Murray Group until the numbers are in for a Highway 89 (Queen Street East) project tender.
Township searching for finance director as McNabb departs for Centre Wellington
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North finance director and treasurer Adam McNabb is leaving the township for a finance position with Centre Wellington.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival making a comeback after two years
MOUNT FOREST - Twice delayed by the pandemic, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival will be making a triumphant return from July 15 to 19 to celebrate its belated 20th anniversary.
Barn fires are costly and can be catastrophic; here’s how you can prevent them
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Once the flames take hold, there’s little that can be done to wrestle back control from a burning barn.
Wellington North launches redesigned website with provincial modernization dollars
WELLINGTON NORTH – Residents here will notice a refreshed and modernized look when visiting the township’s website, which was redesigned and launched this year.
Our Food Future going beneath the surface in webinar on regenerative agriculture
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Guelph-Wellington Our Food Future program is hosting a free webinar focusing on regenerative agriculture, including Janet Harrop of the Wellington Federation of Agriculture and Senator Rob Black.
New Mount Forest pool designs to be presented at public meeting
WELLINGTON NORTH - Three concept designs for a new Mount Forest pool from Toronto-based Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. have arrived and will be presented at a public meeting this month.
First tree tapping marks start of maple syrup harvest
ATWOOD - The first ceremonial tree tapping of the year rendered not a drop of tree sap at Hoover’s Maple Syrup farm on Feb. 25 as temperatures sank well below freezing.
Chong calls on Trudeau government to do more for Ukraine, defend Canadian sovereignty
OTTAWA - Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong spoke at a take note debate on Feb. 28 in the House of Commons calling on the federal government to take further action to assist Ukraine and strengthen Canada's Arctic sovereignty.
Around 100 cattle rescued from barn as firefighters battled stubborn blaze
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue Services responded to a farm property located along Wellington Road 7, south of Elora, on Monday. No animals or people were harmed in the blaze.
Wellington North Fire Services responds to morning drive shed fire
WELLINGTON NORTH - At 7:56am on Friday, around 30 volunteer firefighters began responding from Mount Forest and Arthur stations to a structure fire along Highway 6 between Arthur and Petherton.
Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark work awarded to Canadian Ramp Company
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council awarded an Arthur skatepark and pump track contract to Innerkip-based Canadian Ramp Company on Feb. 22 at a cost of $170,294. The park is expected to be ready for use in mid-June.
Residential zoning bylaw amendment approved for future Mount Forest subdivision
WELLINGTON NORTH – A zoning bylaw amendment sought by Avila Investments for a new Mount Forest subdivision has been granted by Wellington North council. Another zoning bylaw amendment will come before council for a commercial portion.