GUELPH – The cost of compensating Wellington County councillors was just under $1.1 million in 2022.
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GRCA accepting campsite reservations
CAMBRIDGE - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) campsite reservation system opened to take reservations online for the 2023 seson on March 1.
OFA Viewpoint: Woman increasingly at the forefront of agriculture
Women have long played a pivotal and often unseen role in Canadian agriculture. That role has traditionally been one of support, from doing the books and helping with chores, to raising the family or whatever else was needed behind the scenes.
Ignoring fatigue a slippery slope for health and safety on the farm
We often hear farmers say, ‘I’ll sleep when the busy season is over.’ But that outlook, even…
On-farm maintenance a long-term investment
Equipment maintenance can be a thankless chore and, even if done correctly, one that doesn’t pay immediate apparent dividends. Done improperly, or not at all, however, it can be the difference between safe operation and injury or fatality.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Ag Safety Week
WINNIPEG – This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities are encouraged to show how they commit to #FarmSafetyEveryday.
Macrame workshop at local museum ‘knot’ to be missed
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Join macrame artist extraordinaire Bethany Ghent at the Wellington County Museum and Archives for an interactive crafting workshop.
U12 Edge ringette team wins gold in Niagara Falls
Medal winning weekend – After a big weekend of ringette in Niagara Falls the U12 Edge team,…
Residents dig out from March 3/4 storm
After the storm – Wellington County was walloped with a snow storm overnight on March 3 and 4 and locals were out shovelling the next day.
WCDSB chess tournament gives students chance to ‘shine’
GUELPH – Chess players from each of the six Catholic elementary schools in Wellington County were bused to St. Peter Catholic School in Guelph for a board-wide chess tournament on March 1.