ELORA – The urban boundary of Elora and Fergus approved by township council in October will likely change in minor ways after it was revealed on March 25 that Wellington County planning staff had tweaked the boundaries to avoid farmland fragmentation.
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County awards $22.3-million bridge replacement contract
WELLINGTON NORTH – Four deteriorating county bridges near Arthur will soon be replaced. On March 27, county council awarded the contract for the work to Mississauga-based Graham Bros. Construction for $22.3 million.
Old Groves hospital property back on the market
FERGUS – Groves Memorial Community Hospital officials announced on April 1 that the sale of the old hospital site will not proceed as initially planned.
44th Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts hosts opening banquet
ABOYNE – The 44th Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts hosted its opening banquet March 27 at 7pm.
Recent Grit switchers say it’s driven by Carney, Trump’s threats & the ‘ABC’ factor
ONTARIO – The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune suffered by the NDP and Conservative Party of Canada in recent months have reversed the fortunes of the Liberal Party – at least for now – leaving many to wonder how we got here.
Minto’s U11 Mad Dogs win Western Ontario Hockey Association Championship
MINTO – Minto Minor Hockey’s U11 Mad Dogs won the Western Ontario Hockey Association White Division Championship on March 25.
Final meeting for 4-H Yarn Yodellers Twiddle Muff Club
ELORA – The final meeting of the 4-H Yarn Yodellers Twiddle Muff Club was held on March 20 at Fraegrove Farms in Elora.
Township launches Theatre for Young Audiences program
FERGUS – Attention Grade 2 teachers in Fergus, Elora and Salem schools.
Harriston Skating Club hosts carnival on March 23
PALMERSTON – The Harriston Skating Club hosted a carnival on March 23 at the Palmerston Arena.
Ontario farmers release federal election priorities
ONTARIO – Addressing trade issues and bolstering support for the agri-food sector top the list of federal election priorities for Ontario’s farmers.
Model tractor this year is Minneapolis Moline
DRAYTON – A model tractor is selected every year as part of the Drayton Farm Show, in an effort from the Drayton Kinsmen to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other initiatives supported by the Kinsmen.
Belwood and District Lions Club host Effective Speaking Contest
BELWOOD – Every year the Belwood and District Lions Club hosts an Effective Speaking Contest.
4-H Ontario announces 2025 ambassadors
ONTARIO – 4-H Ontario has announced the selection of four ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2025.
Police beat: Injuries in crash
GUELPH – One person suffered serious injuries as a result of a two-vehicle collision here last week.
Free workshops for good health
ERIN – There are more free workshops in April provided by the East Wellington Family Health Team.