KENILWORTH – The outside of Tang’s Restaurant in Arthur will be getting a makeover soon, thanks to a $2,500 grant from Wellington North.
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Grand River Conservation Foundation scholarship applications open
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) is offering two scholarships in 2025 for post-secondary students enrolled in an environmental field of study, including a one-time scholarship valued at $9,500 in celebration of GRCF supporter Murray McEwen’s 95th birthday.
NDSS Junior Varsity Reds claim championship title
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Junior Varsity Reds competed in a six-team tournament on April 17 in Lucknow. The Reds opened with a convincing 6-0 win over Listowel.
‘We need to promote more of this type of building:’ councillor
KENILWORTH – Developers are one step closer to building three townhouses at 321 Domville St. in Arthur.
Blessings to You supports Saugeen Summer Student Start-up Program
PALMERSTON – The Saugeen Summer Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) is igniting the entrepreneurial spirit of young minds across the region.
Mapleton council opposes strong mayor powers
MAPLETON – Strong mayor powers are not supported by Mapleton’s council.
Chef Frederic Chartier teaches students how to cook
PALMERSTON – On April 15, Frederic Chartier, owner and chef at Beyond the Gate restaurant in Shelburne, visited Norwell District Secondary School students to show them how to prepare traditional French crêpes.
Mapleton council, fire chief discuss firefighters’ wages, level of service
MAPLETON – A new firefighter wage policy has been approved to standardize wages between Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North.
Minor variances approved for eight-unit stacked townhouses
KENILWORTH – A row of stacked townhouses with eight units is coming to downtown Mount Forest.
Arthur concrete plant to reopen after five-year closure
ARTHUR – Lafarge Canada’s ready-mix concrete plant in Arthur is set to officially re-open May 1.
Mapleton names municipal services corporation, appoints members
MAPLETON – Northern Maple Utilities Inc. is the name of Mapleton’s new municipal services corporation (MSC).
Damaged Green Legacy greenhouse to get $44,000 makeover
WELLINGTON NORTH – The county’s Green Legacy program operates two nurseries, and due to drastic weather this past winter, one will require a serious makeover.
Council awards $150,000 tender for Lion Merv Weber Playground project
KENILWORTH – The playground at Hutchinson Park in Mount Forest is set to be upgraded by Park N Water Ltd. for $149,651.
Minto councillors voice strong feelings about ‘strong mayor powers’
MINTO – Two municipalities in Wellington County have been selected to receive "strong mayor powers" and some Minto councillors feel “highly insulted” and concerned by the move.
North Wellington Taxi to stop operating as of this week
MOUNT FOREST – North Wellington Taxi will no longer service Mount Forest, as of April 25.