Author Archives: Grand at 101 News Staff
Wellington North to Host Volunteer and Newcomer Celebration Next Month
ARTHUR - Wellington North will be taking the opportunity to celebrate volunteers and newcomers to the community with an event in April. The night will be complete with a cake-cutting and mayor's welco...
Mar 11, 2024 Via media release.
Pine Ridge Road Residents Vouching for Safer Roads Through Increased Signage
ERIN - A delegation representing 42 residents on Pine Ridge Road in Erin hopes to see some changes made to the road. Martha Hirst says in her delegation to be made at Erin council Thursday 90 per cent...
Mar 11, 2024 Pine Ridge Road and 10th Line in Erin (Google Maps)
Consultant Looking to Help Wellington North in Future Growth With Comprehensive Report
WELLINGTON NORTH - A growth management action plan is heading before council in Wellington North on Monday. This report tracks local trends and estimates the current population to be 13,800. The prese...
Mar 11, 2024 Township of Wellington North
GRCA Issues Watershed Conditions Statement Due to Heavy Rainfall
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued a watershed conditions statement ahead of heavy rainfall Friday evening into Sunday. The conservation authority says a stro...
Mar 08, 2024 Grand at 101 File Photo (Grand River Downtown Fergus)
IWD: "Like a Caterpillar Out of a Chrysalis," Katie Giddy's Journey Aided by Women Supporting Women
ELORA - Friday, March 8th marks International Women's Day. Marking the day locally will be an "open conversation" between Katie Giddy, VP of the Grandway Events Centre, and her best friend Sally Litch...
Mar 08, 2024 Photo by Canva.
UPDATE: Special Weather Statement Ended
Special Weather Statement ended for: Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
Mar 07, 2024 stock photo
Fergus Woman Cashes in With OLG Ticket, Takes Home $100,000
NEWS RELEASE OLG Sherry Humber of Fergus is $100,000 richer after winning with INSTANT GOLD PURSUIT (Game #2411). Sherry, 58, enjoys playing INSTANT BINGO and various other INSTANT games. "I've been p...
Mar 07, 2024 Via News Release, OLG.
Government Announces Over $320,000 Towards Equity, Diversity in Guelph Distress and Crisis Centres
GUELPH - Several local programs will benefit from a newly-rolled out sum of federal funding. Thursday afternoon, Lloyd Longfield, member of parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the minister of mental h...
Mar 07, 2024 Via News Release, Lloyd Longfield.
Grand River Raceway Names Jenna MacDonell New Raceway Manager
ELORA - The Grand River Raceway will have a new raceway manager for the 2024 season. They say they are thrilled to welcome Jenna MacDonell to the role. A news release goes on to say MacDonell has five...
Mar 07, 2024 Via News Release, Grand River Raceway.
Mount Forest Cemetery Repairs Not Considered 'Urgent,' Would Come With Price Tag
WELLINGTON NORTH - A report to head before Wellington North council on Monday will provide an update on the state of the Mount Forest cemetery. The township says the previously damaged facility was ta...
Mar 07, 2024 Photo via report, Township of Wellington North.
