ABOYNE – Wellington County is continuing a tradition of commemorating the contributions of the local fallen from the First World War to Afghanistan with the placement of more than 500 memorial markers on the front lawn at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
County ponders partnership proposal for Elora Riverwalk
GUELPH – Wellington County council wants more information before endorsing a funding application and partnership proposal with the Elora Mill, a subsidiary of Pearle Hospitality, to develop a new public space in downtown Elora.
The Seed extends community harvest days into November
ERIN – Rain may have been making things soggy in the fields of Bella Farm near Hillsburgh on Saturday, but precipitation didn’t dampen the spirits of the volunteers participating in a community harvest event for The Seed.
County investigating options for making council meetings accessible remotely
GUELPH – Wellington County staff have been directed to prepare a report on the feasibility of making council and committee meetings accessible to the public remotely.
County council members pay tribute to former warden Bill Adsett
GUELPH – The passing of former Wellington County warden Bill Adsett was recognized with tributes from current Warden Kelly Linton and councillor Doug Breen at the Oct. 28 county council meeting.
Minto council revises capital budget, approves borrowing $5 million for projects
MINTO – Council here has revised the town’s 2021 capital budget and authorized the treasurer to proceed with debenture financing of about $5.2 million.
Arthur Seniors Centre temporarily closed
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur Seniors Centre has been closed until Dec. 31. Wellington North CAO Mike Givens said the township made the decision in consultation with volunteers at the centre.
Town provides COVID-19 relief funds to minor hockey group
MINTO – The Town of Minto will provide a grant of $14,800 from a pool of COVID-19 relief funding to the Minto Minor Hockey Association.
Mapleton applies for funding for pumping station project
MAPLETON – The township will apply for about $1.4 million in federal disaster mitigation/adaptation funding to assist with the $3.6-million cost of upgrading the Drayton Pumping Station.
Township partners with Rotary Club on new park for Drayton
DRAYTON – A partnership with the Drayton Rotary Club to create a new nature-focused, accessible, multi-use park here has been approved by Mapleton council.
Businesses repaying emergency loans provided through Keep Well
GUELPH – Local businesses assisted by a $1-million emergency loan program funded by the County of Wellington are almost all managing to repay the funds.
County councillors suggest remote option, microphones be considered for meetings
GUELPH – Technology upgrades to make Wellington County council meetings more accessible inside and outside the council chambers were suggested at the Sept. 30 meeting.
Alma citizens lobby for crosswalk on Wellington Road 17
ALMA – Mapleton council has directed staff to look into requirements for installation of a crosswalk on Wellington Road 17 at the entrance to Wallace Cumming Park here.
Ice time bookings lost due to vaccination passport mandate
MINTO – Between 20 and 25 per cent of anticipated ice time bookings in local arenas were lost after a vaccination mandate was imposed on indoor recreational facilities by the province.
Local women join select ranks of gold Discovery Award recipients
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two northern Wellington women are now among a handful of Canadians who have attained a gold level Discovery Award. Rose van Sickle of Harriston and Penny Rankin of Mount Forest recently became the third and fourth Canadian recipients of gold badges through the program.