WELLINGTON COUNTY – Asked for interviews about their roles, Wellington County trustees from both the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board refused to be interviewed on record.
Volunteers work hard on outdoor skating rinks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are many community ice rinks available this winter to county residents.
Ringing in the new year in unusual ways
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While many locals are familiar with New Year’s Eve traditions such as gathering with friends and enjoying fireworks displays, some people in Wellington County are carrying on childhood customs from near and far
Moorefield Optimists welcome community to outdoor ice rink
MOOREFIELD – The Moorefield Optimists maintain an ice rink outside their hall at 14 Ball Ave.
Changes to medical response system impact 911 calls in Wellington County
MAPLETON – Changes to medical response systems better enable paramedics to triage emergencies and respond more quickly to people with serious illness and injuries.
Minor variance for barn approved
MAPLETON – A farm west of Moorefield is set to build a new sow barn a little closer to the property line than is usually allowed.
Changes to medical response system impact 911 calls in Wellington County
MAPLETON – Changes to medical response systems better enable paramedics to triage emergencies and respond more quickly to people with serious illness and injuries.
JD Hogarth students celebrate collecting 6,500 items for food bank
FERGUS – Students at JD Hoggarth kicked off the last day of school with an assembly to celebrate collecting about 6,500 items for the Centre Wellington Food Bank. .
What happens after the holidays? Tips for giving Christmas trees a second life
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Memories are made as families gather around the twinkling lights, sparking ornaments and sentimental treasures hung on branches of evergreen trees brought inside to bring Yuletide joy.
Charity seeks council’s support for affordable housing project in Drayton
MAPLETON – “Our plan is not to build an apartment building, but to build ... a healthy, affordable and hope-filled community where everyone feels they belong.”
Mapleton council considering stricter gun rules
MAPLETON – Council passed a motion directing staff to seek legal advice and investigate how other towns and townships regulate firearms.
Mapleton to close thousands of inactive building permits
MAPLETON – All building permits in Mapleton that have been inactive for 15 or more years are set to be closed.
Mapleton lagoon receives silver recognition
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has awarded the Mapleton lagoon with silver recognition for how it improves the Conestogo River’s water quality.
Council approves four bungalow townhouses in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – Despite push back from neighbours and councillors, a new single storey townhouse building with four units is coming to Mount Forest.
Kenilworth cowgirl wins big at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TORONTO – Kaitlyn Wagg remembers clearly the first time she made the trip from her hometown of Kenilworth to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
