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Harriston rink wins ladies bonspiel
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club hosted the Co-operator’s Ladies Bonspiel on Feb. 4.
UGDSB requests stop-arm cameras on school buses
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is asking the province to consider installing stop-arm cameras on school buses after receiving complaints about drivers passing buses illegally.
Family Fun Day a hit in Mount Forest
Family fun – The second annual Family Fun Day hosted by the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation…
Legion donates to school’s snack/lunch program
School lunch donation – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace committee presented a $1,000 cheque to Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest for its snacks and lunch program on Feb. 3.
Source water risk management plans being negotiated in Wellington North past deadline
KENILWORTH – A report to Wellington North council from Centre Wellington risk management official Kyle Davis outlined the activity of Source Water Protection staff within the township last year.
Looming ‘infrastructure deficit’ evident in Mapleton financial planning review
MAPLETON – A dedicated tax is among the measures the township may have to consider as it struggles to get a handle on a looming “infrastructure deficit.” Mayor Gregg Davidson mentioned the possibility following a review of the municipality’s long-term financial strategy.
Public meeting held on zoning amendment for oversized structure
MAPLETON – A public meeting was held on Feb. 14 for a rezoning request to permit an existing oversized accessory structure to remain on a severed parcel of agricultural land.
Council directs home industry owners to investigate odour solutions
MAPLETON – Council here directed the owners of a rural home industry to investigate solutions to potential odour and emission concerns following a Feb. 14 public meeting on a proposed expansion.
Drinking water in Wellington North receives 100% rating for 15th consecutive year
KENILWORTH – For 15 years now Wellington North has received a 100 per cent rating of its drinking water.
Mapleton council embarks on strategic planning exercise
MAPLETON – Township council has embarked on a strategic planning process focusing on short, medium and long-term goals.
Livestock impound rates increase in Wellington North
KENILWORTH - Farmers with livestock on the loose in Wellington North will have to fork out more cash to have their animals repatriated.
WHSS senior girls win District 4 volleyball championship
MOUNT FOREST – The Senior Girls Volleyball team from Wellington Heights Secondary School has captured the District 4 Championship for the first time in the school's history.
OAAS offering courses for prospective fall fair judges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) has five upcoming judging courses aimed at attracting new certified judges for fall fairs.
Council to mull sale of township-owned land next to Riverstown dump
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council will consider declaring township-owned property along Highway 6 surplus and entering a purchase and sale agreement on Feb. 21. The land has recently been rezoned to permit commercial agricultural and rural industrial uses.