MAPLETON – Township staff here are projecting a small year-end deficit based on the municipality’s first quarter financial results.
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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.
Annual fundraiser supports Mount Forest Cancer Patient Services
Pansy sale – Mount Forest Cancer Patient Services held its annual pansy sale fundraiser in…
Wellington North council briefs: Township recognizes volunteers, earmarks fire safety grant for training, computers
WELLINGTON NORTH – Councillors here took a moment out of their April 12 meeting to recognize April 18 to 24 as National Volunteer Week.
Credible vaccine information critical
There is both encouraging and unsettling news in a recent statement from our local health unit.
Drayton pharmacy joins the ranks of vaccination locations
DRAYTON - Drayton Pharmasave is now on the list of pharmacies able to provide the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Arthur Optimists make donation to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of North Wellington
Optimist donation – The Arthur Optimist Club recently donated $1,000 to Big Brothers/Big…
Mapleton Township to review restrictions on shipping containers
MAPLETON – The township will review regulations on use of shipping containers and seacans on local properties as part of an upcoming housekeeping amendment to the local zoning bylaw.
Rotary Club plans pickup chicken dinner
CLIFFORD - The Clifford Rotary Club is planning a drive-through chicken dinner on June 4.
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.
Congratulations due
Best in class, best in province – we have some thanking to do.