Applications are now being accepted from community groups and schools for community…
County library groundbreaking – but construction started
With the weather as chancy as a roll of the dice these days, county council was taking no…
Earth Day Canada seeks environmental Hometown Heroes
Earth Day Canada has launched its search for the 2008 Hometown Heroes award winner. The award…
Draft budget calls for 8.12% tax increase
A 2008 draft budget reviewed last week by Mapleton council calls for a tax increase of 8.12 per…
County to get provincial cash for affordable housing repairs
Perth-Wellington riding will receive $1.8-million for repairs to affordable housing as part of…
Local use of HPV vaccine was higher than normal here
Beginning the week of March 17, the third dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will…
Deadline to apply for farm grants extended to April 14
The federal government wants farmers to be aware there is a $600-million AgriInvest program…
Next Rubber Duck Race set for May 10
A plywood duck will soon be announcing the Arthur Lions Club’s next Rubber Duck Race. Jim…
4-H Spectacular Super Sewers
The first meeting of the Badenoch 4-H Club in 2008 was on Feb. 1 held at the home of Joan Law.…
27th annual Drayton Farm Show set for April 2 to 3 at PMD Arena
The Drayton Farm Show is less than two weeks away. The show, hosted annually by the Drayton…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
County proceeding with archives
When Wellington County expands the archives here in 2009, it will mark the end of a tenant…
Development fees still under review
Last Monday, Wellington North Mayor Mike Broomhead offered an update on proposed…
Elora Optmist Toy Show
Justin Swantston takes part in the 16th annual Elora Optimist Toy Show last weekend at the Elora…
Wellington North budget hike is 6.7%
It looks like the era of 1% tax increases is over in Wellington North. This year, council has…