MILVERTON - Matthew Rae, former public servant and community and education advocate, won the PC nomination in the riding of Perth-Wellington on March 5.
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Three local skaters part of national silver medal winning synchro team
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three northern Wellington youths were part of a national silver-medal winning synchronized skating team.
Wellington North launches redesigned website with provincial modernization dollars
WELLINGTON NORTH – Residents here will notice a refreshed and modernized look when visiting the township’s website, which was redesigned and launched this year.
Township, GRCA to cooperate on flood damage assessment study
MAPLETON – The township is collaborating with the Grand River Conservation Authority on a flood damage assessment study.
Application process opens for Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament funds
MINTO - The 12th annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 4 at Pike Lake Golf Centre. The application process for local groups wishing to receive funds from tournament proceeds is now open and will close on April 4.
Thinking of running for council? Free workshop offers information, perspective
ABOYNE – Thinking of running for a local council seat? The municipalities of Wellington County have organized a free informational workshop for prospective council members.
Alma Optimist Toy Show returns for 2022
ALMA – The 2022 Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale is set for March 13.
Minto Mayor George Bridge won’t seek re-election
MINTO – Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge has announced he will not seek reelection in the 2022 municipal election taking place on Oct. 24.
Queen’s platinum jubilee brings back memories for Arthur woman
ARTHUR – A long-ago chance to greet royalty as a representative of her city is among the highlights of her life.
Winner of Show Us Your Snow sculpture contest announced
Snow sculpture – Emily Hogg of Harriston and her family were the winners of the Show Us Your Snow…
Grand River Source Protection Plan updated
CAMBRIDGE - Updates to the plan that protects the sources of municipal drinking water in the Grand River watershed were approved by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on Feb. 4 and 9.
Journeys team earn Best In Ontario Southwest TAP Champions
Pool champs - Journeys, a team of north Wellington-area pool players earned the title “Best in Ontario Southwest TAP Champions” at a regional pool tournament held at the Hanover Legion from Feb. 18 to 21.
Grand River Conservation Authority board approves $35-million 2022 budget
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will invest almost $35 million this…
Ford fiddles with fee in transparent election ploy
International affairs are not normally the purview of a community newspaper, but it’s impossible, even from our sheltered corner of the world, to ignore the globe-shaking impacts of the horrific Russian attack underway in Ukraine.
Drayton Daisy Mart donates to Red Cross Ukrainian Humanitarian relief fund
Aid for Ukraine – Tai and Esther In of Drayton Daisy Mart have donated $10,000 to the Red Cross…