MAPLETON – The owners of an abattoir a few kilometres west of Conestogo Lake are looking to sever the poultry processing facility from the rest of the farm.
Creative nonfiction book depicts childhood in 1950s Guelph
GUELPH – In the years following the Second World War lots of heroes were honoured – mostly men returning home, such as former military officer and then-future-president Dwight Eisenhower.
GCVI choir to perform with award-winning rock bands
TORONTO – GCVI choir students will perform with Foreigner at Budweiser Stage in June and Wilco at Massey Hall in July.
Student athletes compete at annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day
GUELPH – Parents, teachers and children cheered from the sidelines while athletes from across Wellington County's two school boards sprinted down a track, tossed balls into nets, and swung baseball bats at a Special Olympics Track and Field Day on May 15.
John F. Ross teacher recognized as ‘Greatest High School Teacher’
GUELPH – Tamara Graham makes a lasting impact on her students by creating a safe, inviting classroom and teaching in an innovative and immersive way, says former student Samantha Hilson, who nominated Graham for Humber College’s Greatest High School Teacher award.
Students raced to paint canvasses during board-wide Live Art Battle
FERGUS – About 200 artists and art enthusiasts flocked to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) on the evening of May 8 for an art show and board-wide Live Art Battle.
Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards hike education development charges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local school boards have agreed to significantly ramp up how much developers pay in education charges.
Volunteers needed for Guelph Plant Sale
GUELPH – The Guelph-Wellington Master Gardeners, Pollination Guelph, the Guelph Enabling Garden and the Wildflower Society/Nature Guelph are teaming up to offer a Plant Sale fundraiser.
School board to seek public input on boundaries for new schools
FERGUS – The UGDSB will conduct boundary reviews and consider public input to determine from which areas students will be assigned to the new Centre Wellington Elementary School and South Guelph Secondary School.
Students raced to paint canvasses during board-wide Live Art Battle at Centre Wellington District High School
FERGUS – Artists and art enthusiasts flocked to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) on the evening of May 8 for an art show and board-wide Live Art Battle.
Rockwood, Arthur, Mount Forest students honoured as VIPs
GUELPH – Three county students were recognized by Wellington Catholic District School Board officials during its board meeting on May 6.
Kinette club set to replace Drayton playground
DRAYTON – The Kinette Club of Drayton is working towards replacing a community playground, and Mapleton council will provide $9,950 towards the initiative.
Equine program offered to Black, 2SLGBTQIA+ students at UGDSB
LORETTO – Equine assisted learning can boost self-esteem, strengthen communication skills, increase awareness and improve mental health.
Mapleton council considers buying $7,000 traffic counters
MAPLETON – The Armadillo Tracker goes beyond just counting cars, Mapleton director of public works Jamie Morgan told council on April 30.
Township to bank with RBC for at least another five years
MAPLETON – Council here has authorized another five-year contract with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), skipping over the typical competitive process for purchasing goods and services.