QUEEN’S PARK – Municipalities in northern Wellington County will receive a combined total of about $80,000 less through a key provincial funding program next year.
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Dearth of seasonal applicants leads township to hire full-timers
MAPLETON - The public works department here was left scrambling after its annual job posting for winter seasonal maintenance workers did not attract any viable candidates, council was told on Oct. 22.
More than 100 racers competed in Moorefield Optimist Club snowmobile grass drag races
Grass drags - The Moorefield Optimist Club hosted its inaugural snowmobile grass drag races at the farm of Neil Driscoll on Sideroad 12 in Mapleton on Oct. 28.
Drayton tops Community in 11-7 shootout
Oct. 21 results: FLORADALE 7 BETHEL 4 After a seesaw first period the game remained tied 2-2.…
North Wellington Youth Spotlight: Local youth cares for children through babysitting business
MINTO - Shayla Glazema, 12, of Harriston, is among a group of young entrepreneurs supported this summer by the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP).
Wellington County’s two entries in the Western Ontario Athletic Association’s Senior hockey battled in Elora
Senior action – Wellington County’s two entries in the Western Ontario Athletic…
Amazing Race Norwell Edition lets students test their limits
PALMERSTON - With 86 eager participants, 43 daring teams, 17 hardworking volunteers, 10 grueling challenges, eight generous sponsors, and one incredible guest speaker, the fourth annual Amazing Race Norwell Edition took place in downtown Palmerston.
Two new kennels approved in Minto as council passes rezoning bylaws
MINTO - Council here has approved two new kennels within the municipality.
County waste facilities accepting election signs for recycling
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s solid waste services department is offering recycling for all types of temporary election signs.
Hawk’s Nest entrepreneur competition offers training and business cash infusion
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) in partnership with the Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) is planning to deliver the Hawks’ Nest for the third time.
Harriston Horticultural Society and library hosted pumpkin decorating
Pumpkin decoration -The Harriston and District Horticultural Society and the Harriston library teamed up to host pumpkin decorating at the library on Oct. 19.
Moorefield hosted the 2019 Harvest Festival
Cracking up - Youngsters enjoyed some unique balloon entertainment at the 2019 Harvest Festival at the Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield on Oct. 19.
Tropes not truth
There will be a wide range of repercussions stemming from the Liberal victory in the Oct. 21…
Society hears presentation on poinsettias
CLIFFORD - President Vic Palmer welcomed 20 people to the Clifford and District Horticultural meeting on Sept. 24 at the community hall in Clifford.
Clifford quilters have global reach
CLIFFORD - President Agnes Norris notes the Sharing Our Faith Quilters group has received a warm response to news of the group’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2019.