Wellington County and Groves hospital have jointly purchased 105 acres of the 123-acre Trask farm…
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Cuts to proposed budget bring expected increase down to 4.35%
Cuts made by council last week have dropped the expected 2008 budget increase from 4.8% to 4.35%.…
Employee complaint triggered Mapleton pay equity investigation; $86,794 was paid
It is now clear that it was an internal complaint that ultimately led Mapleton Township to dole out…
PMD Arena expansion may be delayed due to roof concerns
Though it may delay the project by several weeks or even longer, Mapleton councillors want to…
Sunrise celebrates Trillium grant
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre recently received a $49,400 grant…
Detox gives petition to Wilkinson
On April 25, peer leaders from the Detox Youth Action Alliance presented Perth-Wellington MPP…
Damascus Women’s Institute elects officers
Members of the Damascus W.I. gathered at the Damascus community centre on April 9, 2008 for the…
Take a Kid Fishing runs on May 10
The Grand River Conservation Authority and a host of sponsors are again presenting the Shimano Take…
Legion wants Clifford vets recognized too
Ron Smith, president of Harriston Branch 296 of the Royal Canadian Legion, believes…
Busy time in community trying to be first to be carbon neutral
This quiet community was abuzz with activity on April 19. The entire village has set the goal…
Dedication of Archie MacRobbie Hall was held on April 27
It was an afternoon of memories and a time to reflect on the legacy of Archie MacRobbie. On April…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Fergus Auto Recyclers working hard for ‘a greener tomorrow’
The general concept of recycling is nothing new. By the 1980s, most municipalities had blue box…
County starts negotiations to buy libraries
Wellington County is going to try to purchase the remaining Carnegie libraries from local…
$2.2-million in bridge tenders
Four bridges in Guelph-Eramosa Township will be replaced this year, at a total cost of…