WELLINGTON COUNTY – Barn fires remain a serious concern in Wellington County and many are linked to outdated electrical systems.
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Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Agricultural Safety Week March 16–22
WINNIPEG – Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) takes place March 16 to 22 and this year farmers, farm families, farm workers and farming communities are encouraged to prioritize #FarmSafetyEveryday.
Local twins celebrate 90th birthday
MAPLETON – Twins Morley and Murray Trask were born at a farmhouse in Alma on March 1, 1935.
Wellington North Mayor’s Breakfast set for April 10
ARTHUR – Wellington North officials are inviting residents, local businesses and stakeholders to join Mayor Andy Lennox for breakfast on April 10 in Arthur.
Police beat: Mapleton man dead after collision on Wellington Road 12
MAPLETON – A Mapleton man is dead following a serious crash last Thursday on Wellington Road 12 near Glen Allan.
Minto students win big at VMF CUP
MINTO – Three students from Minto helped clinch the championship for the Orangeville Vikings at the VMF CUP in London in the U11 Atom division Feb. 28 to March 2.
Pedestrian hit by transport truck at Fergus intersection
FERGUS – A pedestrian remains in life-threatening condition after being hit by a transport truck…
Avian flu detected in local backyard flock
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A domestic bird in Wellington County has tested positive for avian influenza, according to a Feb. 21 notification from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Final show of Gallery Concert Series features ‘enhanced’ string ensemble
ABOYNE – The final Gallery Concert of the season will be held March 30 in the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Crime of the Week
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In the early morning hours of Jan. 13, an abandoned vehicle was found on its roof along Jones Baseline, outside of Guelph.
Mapleton farm engulfed in evening mist
MAPLETON – A farm emerges from the mist south of Goldstone on March 6 at about 5pm.
Palmerston hosts co-ed broomball tournament
PALMERSTON – Al and Connie Walter hosted the 17th annual Palmerston co-ed broomball tournament at the Palmerston arena from March 6 through 9.
Crosswalk beacons coming soon to Rockwood intersection: councillor
BRUCEDALE – New crosswalk beacons will be placed at the pedestrian crosswalk on Main Street (Wellington Road 27) in the north end of Rockwood.
City of Guelph receives $500,000 from FCM for circular food economy
GUELPH – Guelph has received a $500,000 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund to reduce food waste.
Deadline looming for award nominations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has put out the call for nominations for the Awards of Excellence.