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.
Erin expands community awards
ERIN - The town is expanding its community recognition awards to include businesses and farms that have had a positive local impact.
Headwaters Tourism closed but tourism promotion carries on
ERIN - After 25 years of work on behalf of tourism businesses and municipal partners in Dufferin County, Caledon and Erin, Headwaters Tourism ceased operations on Dec. 31.
Erin water rate plan relies on strong population growth
ERIN – Town council approved a water rate bylaw on Dec. 17 that will decrease the average annual residential bill by 7% in 2020, but increase rates by 3% annually for several years after that.
Erin budget includes 2% tax hike, 1.9% staff raises
ERIN - Council adopted its 2020 budget on Dec. 17 with a 2% tax increase and a cost of living pay increase of 1.9% for town staff.
Committees merged
ERIN – Town council has authorized the merger of the trails advisory committee and the Erin…