CENTRE WELLINGTON – Grade 9 artist Isla Main poses with her still life piece at the opening of the Centre Wellington High Schools “Still Life in a Busy World” art show at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Nov. 26.
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UGDSB acclaims Ralf Mesenbrink, Katherine Hauser as chair, vice chair
GUELPH – Trustee Ralf Mesenbrink and Katherine Hauser will continue to serve as Upper Grand District School Board’s chair and vice chair.
Shoppers flock to Christmas market at county museum
ABOYNE – The theme of the fourth annual Christmas Market was ‘all locally made’ and about 70 local makers came out to show and sell their work.
Police beat: Stolen vehicle
MORRISTON – Police are offering tips to avoid vehicle theft after a pickup truck was stolen from a Highway 401 car park here last week.
Mapleton 4-H Club participates in “show your 4-H colour” day
MAPLETON – Members of the Mapleton 4-H Club participated in a “Show your 4-H colour” day by wearing green to their Nov. 4 meeting.
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington donate to Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Nov. 28, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $12,500 to the Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation.
One-woman show on regenerative farming comes to Rockwood, Eden Mills, Guelph
GUELPH – As part of a national tour, long-time Gueph/Eramosa resident Dale Colleen Hamilton will be performing her one-woman show about regenerative farming and climate solutions in Guelph, Rockwood and Eden Mills.
Holstein’s annual non-motorized parade returns for 31st year
HOLSTEIN – The streets of Holstein are set to come alive with the sights and sounds of a truly unique holiday tradition Dec. 14 as the beloved non-motorized Santa Claus parade returns for its 31st year.
Farmers spread joy with Rockwood parade of lights Dec. 12
ROCKWOOD – Mike Sharman has been attending the Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights for as long as he can remember.
My Main Street funding will help with ‘Lighting up Fergus’ project
FERGUS – Downtown Fergus will get a “light” touch this winter thanks to an $88,500 grant from My Main Street Community Activator, an initiative of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Driver offered boy candy
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after a motorist twice offered a young child candy last week.
Keleher, McQueen receive awards named for first female county councillor Luella Logan
GUELPH – Two annual awards named for Wellington County's first female councillor, Luella Logan were announced at the Nov. 28 council meeting.
Etobicoke resident dead after three-vehicle crash near Clifford
MINTO – Emergency crews were called to the scene on Highway 9 on Dec. 2 at about 7:25am. Wellington County OPP officials say two SUVs and one tractor trailer were involved in the crash.
Town presents update on wastewater treatment plant; residents voice concerns
ERIN – The council chamber here was filled last week with residents wanting to hear an update on the town’s $200-million wastewater treatment plant.
County suspends ‘Continuum of Care’ project due to lack of funding options
GUELPH – At its Nov. 28 meeting, county council voted in favour of a recommendation to direct staff to cease the development plans for the “Continuum of Care” project, which was to have provided a variety of seniors’ housing options, including affordable and market-based rental and life-lease units.