MAPLETON – The cost of remuneration for Mapleton council members totalled $164,099 in 2024.
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Kay Ayres awarded coronation medal
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North resident Kay Ayres was presented with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal on March 26.
Police searching for suspect in bathroom ‘voyeurism’ incident involving child
FERGUS – Police are looking for help to identify the man responsible for lewd conduct involving a child in a bathroom, presumably at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Palmerston student receives Cyndy Dearden Youth Leadership Award
PALMERSTON – Miranda Henry, a Norwell District Secondary School student, received the newly launched Cyndy Dearden Youth Leadership Award created by The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.
Fire bunker gear extractors purchased as part of cancer prevention program
MAPLETON – The fire department here is purchasing two bunker gear extractors for both its Drayton and Moorefield fire stations.
Mapleton, Wellington North apply for $32.5 million in funding for wastewater projects
MAPLETON – Mapleton and Wellington North are submitting a joint application for nearly $32.5 million in federal funding through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Funding (CHIF).
Local man nominated for Police Association of Ontario award
ELORA – Elora’s Mike Duhacek has been nominated for a Police Hero Honour Roll Award.
Centre Wellington approves $113,000 in grants from community investment fund
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has allocated at total of $113,000 to 34 community groups. The funding, awarded on March 24, provides financial support to organizations deemed to foster, strengthen and stimulate community appreciation and enhance the quality of life in Centre Wellington.
Mapleton Township remains unwilling host for more wind turbines
MAPLETON – Survey results are in, and council has unanimously agreed the township should continue to be unwilling to host new industrial wind turbine energy projects.
Sexual assault trial for Puslinch man to continue into summer
GUELPH – The trial for a Puslinch man who pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and gross indecency charges is set to continue at least until July.
Protestors call for immediate arms embargo between Canada, Israel
GUELPH – After a shaky ceasefire, Israel resumed air strikes on Gaza in the early hours of March 18, killing close to 800 within a week.
The J-Strokes album release show, April 17
GUELPH – The J-Strokes will be celebrating the release of their seven song album at Sonic Hall in Guelph on April 17.
Mitchel Walker wins big at RAM Rodeo award ceremony
ORANGEVILLE – The RAM Rodeo held its 2024 awards ceremony in Orangeville on March 22.
Guelph Humane Society to host low-cost microchip clinic
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is offering a low-cost microchip clinic on March 29.
Bylaw change needed for metal fabrication business relocation
MAPLETON – The owners of a shop on their property in south Mapleton are hoping to repurpose it for their metal fabrication business.