DRAYTON – After years of grant applications from Mapleton to help cover $13.5-million in upgrades to the Mapleton Wastewater Treatment Plant, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae has announced 70 per cent of the price tag will be covered by the province.
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Conestogo Lake Conservation Area beach closed for rest of summer
MAPLETON - The beach at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area is closed for the rest of the season following a blue-green algae bloom and reduced water levels.
Rash of metal plaque thefts uncovered across Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Police have uncovered a rash of plaque thefts across Wellington County, following the thefts of three historical plaques in recent weeks from the county's north.
Councillor concerned about ‘nightmare’ parking in new Rockwood subdivision
BRUCEDALE – A Guelph/Eramosa councillor is concerned about potential parking problems at the new Bonarrow subdivision in Rockwood, located off Wellington Road 27.
Canadian youth facing difficulties in the job market, local youth also feeling the burn
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local youth are feeling the pressure without available entry-level jobs amid a nation-wide decline in youth unemployment.
School boards back trustees after education minister sows doubt about their future
GUELPH – Local school boards are underscoring the value of trustees amid comments from the province's education minister about cutting their roles.
Wellington North resident loses $500,000 in online investment scam
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington County OPP are again warning residents about online fraud after an Arthur resident lost $500,000 falling victim to an online investment scam.
John Campbell hangs up his kilt after 58 years with Scottish festival
FERGUS - Long-time volunteer John Campbell is calling this year’s 80th anniversary of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland games his last. He started volunteering with what was then just the Fergus Highland Games in 1967, previously a one-day event that drew thousands to Victoria Park.
Plaques commemorating agriculture, volunteers stolen from Arthur fairgrounds
ARTHUR – Bronze plaques honouring a century of service by the Arthur Agricultural Society have been stolen from the Arthur fairgrounds, a month after another went missing from a Mapleton park.
New group encourages affordable rentals with on-site care
GUELPH – A small group of Guelph and Wellington County residents concerned about rising rates of homelessness have banded together with hopes of working towards a solution.
Fundraiser for Guelph Food Bank
GUELPH – The Guelph Food Bank is inviting the community for a day of shopping, savings and support at its special fundraising event.
Child pornography charge
GUELPH – A Guelph senior has been charged with possession child pornography.
Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse player becomes national champion
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Drew Adams, who plays box lacrosse with Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse, was selected to play for Team Ontario in the U13 division and his team came home national champions from the tournament in Halifax last week.
Hillsburgh Family Fun Day
HILLSBURGH – There was lots to see and do during Hillsburgh’s annual Family Fun Day last Saturday.
Police beat: Drayton motorcyclist dead after collision in North Perth
NORTH PERTH – A motorcyclist from Drayton is dead following a two-vehicle crash here on Tuesday.