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Man arrested in North Perth on outstanding warrants
ATWOOD – Police have arrested a Wellington North man with outstanding warrants in Wellington…
Town approves move to more digital publication of municipal notices
MINTO – Council here has approved a move toward publishing more public notices in “digital environments” despite concern from some councillors about abandoning print media notices.
Fergus Lions support youth literacy
Big cheque - Last week the Wellington County Learning Centre board of directors received a $4,000 donation from the Fergus Lions Club.
Erin’s conservation levy up just .92%
ERIN - The town’s share of the municipal funding for Credit Valley Conservation will be $74,096 in 2020, an increase of just .92% compared to the $73,421 paid in 2019.
We all have choices
Regardless of age, wealth, culture or personal circumstance, we all have choices when it comes to dealing with others.
Wishes
It’s a little late, but here I am at the midnight hour, with my Christmas wish list in hand. I am…
United Steelworkers make donation to Centre Wellington Food Bank
Funds for food bank - United Steelworkers donated $1,250 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank on Dec. 12.
Town introduces pre-consultation agreements for developers
MINTO – Potential developers here will be required to enter an agreement with the municipality in order to avoid leaving taxpayers on the hook for consultant fees on projects that don’t go forward.
Fergus voted for electric streetcars in 1911
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Wellington North sewage allocation policy leads to update on Arthur wastewater plant
KENILWORTH - Though Wellington North’s Sewage Allocation Policy was updated on Dec. 16, the item came up at council to determine the progress of work at the Arthur sewage treatment plant.
Lennox invited to participate in AMO solid waste task force
KENILWORTH - Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox will be taking to the provincial stage as part of an Association of Municipalities of Ontario solid waste task force.
Minto Arts Council to host student art show
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is to holding an exhibit to display art by local students from Norwell District Secondary School from Jan. 9 to Jan. 30.
Two local recipients to share 2019 Guelph Arts Council Jane Graham Memorial Award
GUELPH – The 2019 Jane Graham Memorial Award, presented by the Guelph Arts Council, will be shared by Annie Burgess, ceramicist, and Jagdeep Raina, an artist working in textiles.
Drayton Entertainment 2020 season packed with hits
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment will present a 2020 season packed with classic and contemporary Broadway hits, comedies, iconic dramas, pantos, Canadian fare, and shows that pay homage to iconic artists and eras of music.
