KENILWORTH – Wellington North will use about $12,000 from the province’s Municipal Modernization Program to purchase a mail folding/stuffing machine and for work on redesign of the township’s municipal office here.
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Wellington North to focus on public education to help deal with coyote concerns
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here will focus on public education for now to help residents deal with concerns about coyotes near livestock and populated areas.
Mount Forest resident celebrates 100th birthday with family members
MOUNT FOREST – Longtime Mount Forest resident Irene Grafe celebrates her 100th birthday on…
Wellington County Learning Centre announce winners of Holiday Story Program
Holiday stories - The Wellington County Learning Centre in Arthur recently announced the VanGerven family is the winner of the centre’s Holiday Story Program.
Council wants more information on proposed marijuana facility in Arthur
ARTHUR – Wellington North council wants more information before moving ahead on an application for a zoning change that would allow conversion of an industrial building here for marijuana production.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival cancelled again due to pandemic
MOUNT FOREST – For the second year in a row, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials announced the cancellations of the event, set for July 15 to 19, in a March 22 statement.
OPP: Arthur residents facing drug, weapon charges
MOUNT FOREST – Two Arthur residents are among three people facing drug and weapon charges following an incident here earlier this week.
County reopening EarlyOn Centres next week for first time in a year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – EarlyON Centres in Drayton, Erin and Mount Forest will be among those opening next week for the first time in a year. Five facilities in total will reopen on March 22.
Wellington North council approves $1-million renovation to Arthur arena
ARTHUR – The Arthur arena will soon be under construction after Wellington North council carried a motion to replace the ice making pipeline. The estimated cost of the project is $1,078,00 plus applicable taxes.
Ministry investigating report of inspector visiting business without mask
MINTO – The province is investigating reports that one of its inspectors visited at least one local business unmasked during an inspection blitz to check for compliance with COVID-19 pandemic-related orders.