Effective May 6, rural residents in the Town of Erin will be offered curbside collection of bagged…
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From kitchen table to cyberspace: Local womans treasured tales endure
Born and raised in Wellington County, Dr. Donna Mann grew up to become a pastor, grief…
Wellington North endorses request for moratorium on new turbine proposals
It was not a unanimous decision, but councillors here are supporting Mapleton’s bid for a…
Taxpayers federation opposes tax hikes; has poor opinion of changes for 2010
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) recently released its annual New Year tax change…
$450,000 pumper truck generates little discussion
A recommendation from Minto’s fire and emergency measures committee to include the cost of a…
Grand Quilt Guild makes several donations
The Grand Quilt Guild met at the Fergus Legion Branch 275 on Dec. 9, for its monthly…
Palmerston cenotaph meeting on Jan. 27
A date is now set for a public meeting about the Palmerston cenotaph. Mayor David Anderson said…
Several county issues still to be settled
Wellington County and Guelph officials are still awaiting the results of an arbitration hearing…
OMPF grant drop of $257,000 means 5% increase to 2010 tax rate
Prior to Christmas Wellington North received notice from the Ministry of Finance that the township…
Finnie: town needs more information before agreeing to school sewage system
Until the school board provides more information, town officials likely will not approve a funding…
Council absenteeism up by about 6% in 2009 despite pending election
Most municipal councillors here had good attendance records in 2009, but absenteeism was up by…
Councillors upset with delays for bypass, upgrades to Hwy 6
That Puslinch councillors are upset a Highway 6 bypass is taking so long to come to fruition…
Wellington North adds support for another Veterans Way
Councillors here have endorsed the idea of designating Highway 6 from Guelph to Tobermory as…
Fergus youth to attend international forum
The 2008 Youth Citizen of the Year here is now winning international honours. Nishin Nathwani, who…
Nine local schools to offer full-day learning
Starting in September, nine schools in the county will offer a full day of learning for…