MAPLETON – The new water tower in Drayton will follow the colour scheme of the Mapleton logo and the village’s name will appear on the tower along with the township’s.
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Centre Wellington Toastmasters Club offers public speaking practice during pandemic
CENTRE WELLINGTON – With virtual meetings and events becoming the norm during the pandemic, a large gap in communication has emerged. New skills are now required in order to effectively communicate with others.
UGDSB approves staffing/calendar for 2021-22, funding request for new school
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved a calendar and staffing for the 2021-22 school year as well as a funding request for a new elementary school in Fergus.
Warden supports province’s decision to seek feedback on municipal codes of conduct
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Warden Kelly Linton supports the Ontario government's decision to seek public feedback on how to strengthen municipal codes of conduct. “We at least need something that holds councillors to a basic level of conduct,” he said.
‘The Den’ Life Skills class receives ‘Everyday Hero’ Award
MOUNT FOREST – School spirit, community outreach efforts, and optimism have won staff and students from “The Den” Life Skills class at Wellington Heights Secondary School an “Everyday Hero” award.
Bring on the blooms: Centre Wellington greenhouse gearing up for season
FERGUS – In this sunny-snowy-rainy-hot-cold-snow again of a spring, it’s easy to believe Marisa MacKay has the best job in the world. MacKay is the horticulturist for Centre Wellington, and it’s her job to grow the annuals and perennials for township planters, flower boxes and gardens.
Three-hour on-street parking begins May long weekend in Fergus, Elora
ELORA - Three-hour on-street parking in downtown Elora and Fergus will begin on the May long weekend and end Oct. 31.
Children’s Foundation launches Free to Grow campaign
GUELPH - The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has launched a fundraiser to get kids off a wait list and into a recreational activity.
Mapleton projecting small year-end deficit based on first quarter financial results
MAPLETON – Township staff here are projecting a small year-end deficit based on the municipality’s first quarter financial results.
Elora Farmer’s Market delays opening until May 22
ELORA – The Elora Farmers' Market will now open on May 22, instead of May 1 as initially planned.
CWDHS teacher Tim King named ‘Everyday Hero’ by school board
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School teacher Tim King has received a UGDSB ‘Everyday Hero’ award for his efforts in introducing students to the field of computer technology.
Former Wellington County planner joins Mapleton staff
MAPLETON – The township is creating its own planning department and aims to pass on any savings over the current system to end users.
UGDSB offering free webinar for parents entitled ‘Hope in Times of Uncertainty’
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), along with several community partners, is offering parents and guardians the opportunity to participate in a webinar about maintaining hope in uncertain times.
Police beat: Man charged in break-in, attempted theft of trailer
GRAND VALLEY – On April 25 at about 6:13am, Dufferin OPP officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a rural property on Concession Road 2-3 here.
Husband, wife charged after getting physical with police
GUELPH – A Guelph husband and wife each face charges after a landlord and tenant dispute turned violent last weekend.