ERIN – Town officials here are expressing frustration with developers who ignore the municipality’s zoning rules.
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Thousands of country fans flood Meadows Music Festival
FERGUS – The field behind the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus was rocking on May 30 with the Meadows Music Festival, which drew big crowds and big-name artists.
School board has raised more than $2.5 million for Terry Fox Foundation
GUELPH – Over the years, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has raised more than $2.5 million for the Terry Fox Foundation across all its schools.
Black Parents Council, school board at odds over group’s delegation refusal
GUELPH – A group of parents hoped to delegate about anti-Black racism at a recent Upper Grand District School Board meeting, but was denied the opportunity.
Lost shotgun found, given to police
MAPLETON – Police say the firearm "fell from the back of a pickup truck ... somewhere between 4th Line, Mapleton and Waterloo Region."
Erin Fall Fair celebrates 175th anniversary with additional events this spring, summer
ERIN – One of Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs is celebrating a landmark anniversary this year. The 175th Erin Fall Fair, themed “175 years – best in show,” is slated for Oct. 10 to 13 at the Erin fairgrounds.
Mapleton to spend $80,000 to paint arena, fire halls
MAPLETON – The PMD Arena and the Drayton and Moorefield fire halls are getting fresh coats of paint for $80,390.
New Fergus elementary school named Grand River Public School
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has announced the name of the new elementary school opening in Centre Wellington in September.
Eight apartments proposed in former nursing home
MAPLETON – Council here recently had a lengthy discussion about a possible new rural apartment building.
Rockwood Lions community pantry celebrates partnership with St. John’s Anglican Church
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Lions and St. John’s Anglican Church have teamed up to create a new permanent location for the Rockwood Lions’ Community Pantry.
Owl’s Nest math students plan Spring Rural Romp BBQ fundraiser
MINTO – One of the Owl’s Nest math classes is sizzling up excitement with a hands-on inquiry-based project that officials say is as delicious as it is educational.
High schoolers get day on build thanks to $20,000 sponsorship by Cooperators
FERGUS – Many volunteers have helped build the 32-unit stacked townhouse development that’s rising from the ground in Fergus.
Parents fundraise to replace condemned playground at Fergus school
FERGUS – For decades, children have been playing on the same playground equipment at Victoria Terrace Public School. But equipment doesn’t last forever, and earlier this month it was condemned by Upper Grand District School Board officials.
Erin District High School robotics team wins silver at Skills Ontario competition
ERIN – The Erin District High School (EDHS) robotics team traveled to Etobicoke on May 5 to compete in the Skills Ontario provincial robotics competition, taking home a silver medal for its efforts.
Hundreds march through Guelph in protest of Bill 5
GUELPH – A grassroots protest was held in Guelph on May 24 in opposition to Bill 5, or the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act.