NORTH WELLINGTON – The North Wellington Community News earned four awards in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers competition.
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Minto-Mapleton FHT kinesiologist recommends health agendas
MINTO-MAPLETON – There’s something incredibly satisfying about checking off a task on your to-do list – it’s that little spark of accomplishment that reminds you you’re making progress.
Township spending $375,000 to renovate former Arthur municipal office
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has awarded a tender of $375,051 for renovations at the former Arthur municipal office to Fina Construction Limited.Construction is set to start on May 1 and be done by Oct. 1.
Minor variance approved for zero-energy greenhouse
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application for Palmerston resident Andrew Bauman to build a four season, zero-energy greenhouse on his property.
Advertiser, Community News receive OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser earned ten awards in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers competition.
Year’s first signage grants approved
MINTO – Two signage grants, for $427 and $412, were approved by Minto council at an April 8 meeting.
Wellington North accepting nominations for outstanding sports achievements program
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North is home to countless athletes who achieve success in their respective sports, and Wellington North council wishes to recognize these achievements through its Recognition of Outstanding Sports Achievements Program.
Hawks’ Nest announces new sponsor
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) have announced Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) as the fourth corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition.
Nearly 100 attended Mayor’s Breakfast in Arthur on April 10
ARTHUR – Mayor Andy Lennox welcomed nearly 100 residents, business owners and community stakeholders to the Mayor’s Breakfast on April 10 at the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
Palmerston pedestrian struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
PALMERSTON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Main Street West in Palmerston, on April 15 at about 12pm.
Drayton Farm Show raises over $5,000 for Kinsmen initiatives
DRAYTON – The 41st annual Drayton Farm Show took place last week, hosting over 100 vendors.
Township spending $375,000 to renovate former Arthur municipal office
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has awarded a tender of $375,051 for renovations at the Arthur municipal office to Fina Construction Limited. Construction is set to start on May 1 and be completed by Oct. 1.
Perth-Wellington candidates debate issues at first event in Listowel
LISTOWEL - Four candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on April 8 for a Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the April 28 federal election.
Four federal election candidates thus far in riding of Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – As of April 7, there are four Perth-Wellington candidates for the upcoming federal election on April 28.
MPP Matthew Rae appointed chief government whip of Ontario
OTTAWA – Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae was appointed chief government whip of Ontario on April 7.