ROCKWOOD - A notice for one of Sytske Drijber’s 100th birthday parties states she is known as a “community influencer.”
Winter snowfall makes for fun in Aboyne
Winter’s back - Dozens of kids and parents enjoyed the snow and sunshine on Sunday afternoon on the hill in front of the Aboyne library.
Province to provide stable funding for 2021
TORONTO - The Ontario government has promised to maintain funding to municipalities through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) at $500 million for 2021.
Council requests meeting with infrastructure minister
ERIN - Town council has officially requested that Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Laurie Scott meet with Erin Mayor Allan Alls and CAO Nathan Hyde to discuss provincial funding for the town’s proposed wastewater system.
Respect required at township facilities
BRUCEDALE – A standard of respect and responsible behaviour has been set for parks and facilities operated by the Township of Guelph-Eramosa.
Volunteer firefighter recruits endure physical fitness tests in Hillsburgh
Pushing the limits – Recruits for volunteer firefighter positions at the Town of Erin went…
New exhibit looks at the Canadian landscape “From Plein Air to Studio”
A breath of plein air – Scott Abbott of Guelph with his oil painting Milligan Island, at the…
Guelph-Eramosa remains vigilant on energy use
BRUCEDALE - The Township of Guelph-Eramosa had adopted a new Energy Management Plan designed to continue the progress in recent years of reducing consumption of electricity and fuel.
Erin seeks $2.2-million grant to replace Hillsburgh water mains
ERIN - Town council has voted to apply for $2.2 million in federal-provincial funding to replace fragile water mains in Hillsburgh.
Foster families needed for autism dog training
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Autism Dog Services (ADS) organization is seeking foster families in the Wellington County area to help prepare puppies to become autism service dogs.
Township gives conditional support to Eden Mills land severance plan
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa has provided a conditional endorsement for the creation of three new land lots in Eden Mills, as part of a plan to preserve a 37-acre natural area for public use.
Coyote precautions advised
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Residents should take precautions in dealing with Wellington County’s active coyote population, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).
Ice and fire at Erin mayor’s levy
A slippery start – About 350 people came out the mayor’s levy at the Erin Community Centre on…
Erin Community Improvement Plan supported
ERIN - Town council is happy with the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) launched in November 2018, and has endorsed an expansion to the categories of grants available to local businesses in 2020.
Alma Santa Claus Parade brought the community together on Dec. 22
Alma celebrates the season - It was a warm, sunny afternoon at the Alma Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 22.
