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.
Neighbours, township at odds over proposed Moorefield development
MAPLETON – Developers hope to build six homes on a mostly vacant lot on Booth Street East in Moorefield.
New fees, charges approved at Mount Forest cemetery
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is raising prices at the Mount Forest cemetery in an attempt to reach full cost recovery.
Rink project at PMD Arena in Drayton to cost $3 million
MAPLETON – The replacement of the rink and refrigeration system at the PMD Arena in Drayton will cost Mapleton $2,944,782, and be completed by Ball Construction Limited.
Wellington North approves budget, 3.2% tax levy increase
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council has approved the township's 2026 budget, including a tax levy increase of 3.16%.
Alma Optimists invite community to Breakfast with Santa event
ALMA – Santa Claus will be keeping warm at the Alma Community Centre prior to the community’s annual parade on Dec. 21.
Township considering dike extension to reduce Drayton flooding
MAPLETON – Flooding has been an ongoing problem in Drayton for many years, and Mapleton councillors agree something needs to be done about it. And that “something” could cost $4.3 million over 10 years.
Wellington north increases fees, charges for township services
KENILWORTH – Fees and charges for township services in Wellington North will be increasing as of Jan. 1.
Wellington North water, wastewater rates increasing by 2%, 4%
KENILWORTH – Water rates in Wellington North are set to increase by two per cent, and wastewater rates by 4%, every year from now until 2031.
Township to continue studying Mount Forest drainage
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North will continue to study stormwater drainage in southeast Mount Forest.
Wellington North awards $285 to Hair by Trina for new sign
KENILWORTH – Wellington North’s community improvement program provides funding for individuals, businesses and organizations working to revitalize or redevelop their buildings or properties.
Local students achieve higher-than-average EQAO results
GUELPH – Both local school boards saw improvements across all categories of tests from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) for the 2024-25 school year. The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) surpassed provincial averages in every category, while the Wellington Catholic Dis
Cree professor, author Sean Lessard visits Wellingon Catholic District School Board
GUELPH – Sean Lessard is a Woodland Cree author, researcher, public speaker and associate professor specializing in Indigenous education at the University of Alberta.