MAPLETON – The Alma Optimist Club hosted its third annual Spring Craft Market on April 27 at the Alma Community Centre.
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Tang’s Restaurant receives $2,500 for façade upgrades
KENILWORTH – The outside of Tang’s Restaurant in Arthur will be getting a makeover soon, thanks to a $2,500 grant from Wellington North.
Folk singer Valdy appeared at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS– Folk singer Valdy appeared at the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 26, the last in the theatre’s Presenting Series.
Police beat: OPP seeking help to solve two business break-ins
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials are asking for help to find those responsible for two break-ins at businesses here last weekend.
Grand River Conservation Foundation scholarship applications open
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) is offering two scholarships in 2025 for post-secondary students enrolled in an environmental field of study, including a one-time scholarship valued at $9,500 in celebration of GRCF supporter Murray McEwen’s 95th birthday.
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week runs until May 4
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign returns April 28 to May 4 with 100 per cent of the proceeds supporting over 600 charities and community groups in Canada, selected by local Tim Hortons restaurant owners.
‘We need to promote more of this type of building:’ councillor
KENILWORTH – Developers are one step closer to building three townhouses at 321 Domville St. in Arthur.
NDSS Junior Varsity Reds claim championship title
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Junior Varsity Reds competed in a six-team tournament on April 17 in Lucknow. The Reds opened with a convincing 6-0 win over Listowel.
Blessings to You supports Saugeen Summer Student Start-up Program
PALMERSTON – The Saugeen Summer Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) is igniting the entrepreneurial spirit of young minds across the region.
Mapleton council opposes strong mayor powers
MAPLETON – Strong mayor powers are not supported by Mapleton’s council.
Chef Frederic Chartier teaches students how to cook
PALMERSTON – On April 15, Frederic Chartier, owner and chef at Beyond the Gate restaurant in Shelburne, visited Norwell District Secondary School students to show them how to prepare traditional French crêpes.
Chamber of Commerce hosts 2025 Erin Home and Garden Show
ERIN – The Erin Home and Garden Show made its return last weekend, introducing several changes.
Make dirt-cheap dirt in your own backyard
WELLINGTON COUNTY – If you’re growing veggies or flowers in your garden, you might want to think about growing nutrient-rich soil too.
Mapleton council, fire chief discuss firefighters’ wages, level of service
MAPLETON – A new firefighter wage policy has been approved to standardize wages between Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North.