MAPLETON – The township is collaborating with the Grand River Conservation Authority on a flood damage assessment study.
Application process opens for Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament funds
MINTO - The 12th annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 4 at Pike Lake Golf Centre. The application process for local groups wishing to receive funds from tournament proceeds is now open and will close on April 4.
Queen’s platinum jubilee brings back memories for Arthur woman
ARTHUR – A long-ago chance to greet royalty as a representative of her city is among the highlights of her life.
Ford fiddles with fee in transparent election ploy
International affairs are not normally the purview of a community newspaper, but it’s impossible, even from our sheltered corner of the world, to ignore the globe-shaking impacts of the horrific Russian attack underway in Ukraine.
Demonstration held in Fergus in support of embattled Ukraine
FERGUS – A demonstration urging Canadians and their government to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian invaders was held here on Sunday.
Population push needed to meet employment requirements: WOWC report
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Population trends in Wellington County are more positive than in many parts of the region, according to a new workforce strategy report from the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus.
County staff provide information on managing harmful moth infestations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A report providing information on cost-effective methods for managing infestations of LDD moths has been prepared by county planning staff.
County to study use of automated speed enforcement
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The idea of automated speed enforcement in school and Community Safety Zones will be studied by the county. On Feb. 24 Wellington County council approved a motion to direct county staff to conduct a cost/benefit analysis and facilitate discussions with lower tier municipalities.
Nater opposed to use of Emergency Act against ‘Freedom Convoy’
OTTAWA – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater thinks the federal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in response to the “Freedom Convoy” protests in Ottawa and at various border points around the country is the wrong call.
Weather whiplash: from wetness to weekend whiteouts
Weather whiplash - Weather across the north Wellington area ran the gamut last week from rain to winter storm conditions.
Minto continues opposition to growth limit on small rural settlements
MINTO – Town council here continues to oppose removal of a section of the County of Wellington Official Plan that would prevent even minimal growth in some small rural settlements.
Minto to receive over $175,000 for municipal modernization measures
MINTO – The Town of Minto has been approved for just over $175,000 in new Municipal Modernization Program funding from the province.
Tenders approved for Minto Fire tanker, pickup truck
MINTO – It cost more than hoped, but Minto Fire is upgrading its truck fleet with two purchases approved by town council on Feb. 15.
Bridge credits vaccinations for opportunity to relax public health restrictions
MINTO – While he doesn’t believe the pandemic is completely over, Mayor George Bridge said he is pleased about the planned re-opening the local municipal office and relaxation of public health restrictions at municipal recreation facilities here.
Media bashing way off the rails
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