Food drive – A trailerload of food was collected for the Centre Wellington Food Bank and Free…
Car rally supported Darling Home For Kids
Rally for refuge – The Centre Wellington District High School parking lot was a checkpoint on a…
County set to seek input on proposed official plan amendment
GUELPH – Developments in the Wellington County’s ongoing municipal comprehensive review process show urban boundary expansion will be necessary in some municipalities to accommodate the latest growth projections.
Local students receive county scholarships
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement or financial need.
County authorizes one-year extension of Wellington Rural Water Quality Program
GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved an agreement with the Grand River Conservation Authority to continue with the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program through 2023, while working toward a longer-term agreement.
Memorial tree planted in honour of Clifford volunteer Bonnie Whitehead
CLIFFORD – A memorial tree has been planted here in honour of one this community’s most dedicated volunteers. The tree, in memory of Bonnie Whitehead, was planted in Clifford Rotary Park on Sept. 26 during a ceremony hosted by the Clifford and District Horticultural Society.
Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament raises $14,000 for local groups
MINTO – Four local organizations will split $14,000 from the proceeds of the 2022 Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament.
Traffic safety concerns expressed by Palmerston resident
PALMERSTON – A Palmerston resident has expressed concerns about traffic safety here and municipal officials say the issues are on their radar as well.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair packed in a weekend of family fun
Fall Fair fun - The 2022 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair took place from Sept. 16 to 18, offering a variety of events and experiences for all.
Terry Fox Run held in Drayton
Drayton Terry Fox Run - Participants take off running, walking and cycling at the 2022 Drayton Terry Fox Run held on Sept. 16. The first fully in-person Terry Fox event in the village since 2019 drew a good crowd of participants and featured a barbecue and displays at the fairgrounds in Drayton.
Terry Fox “do-it-your-own-way” event held in Mount Forest
Terry Fox volunteers – A “do-it-your-own-way” Terry Fox event was held in Mount Forest on the…
Fergus Fall Fair offered a full weekend of events
Fun at the fair – Laura and Gerrit Kaastra of Elora took a toy tractor for a spin at the Fergus…
Senior’s Guelph-to-Toronto walk raises funds for SickKids Hospital
ROCKWOOD – Russell Mackay set out Sept. 16 to walk 75 kilometres from Guelph to Toronto to raise funds for SickKids Hospital.
Legion Week an opportunity for branches to connect with community
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion are joining branches around the province in celebrating Legion Week from Sept. 18 to 24.
Winter ice season plan presented to Minto council
MINTO – Ice will be installed in two of the town’s three arenas in time for the beginning of the winter sports season. However, like the past two seasons, a plan is in place to install ice at the Clifford arena later in the year if demand warrants it.