GUELPH – This fall, Grade 8 students and their parents and guardians are invited to learn more about opportunities at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) high schools.
Students will recognize Remembrance Day at school
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students at public and Catholic schools in Wellington County will recognize Remembrance Day in a variety of ways next week.
Drayton school opening pushed back to fall 2027
DRAYTON – St. Martin of Tours Catholic Elementary School in Drayton is set to open its doors to students in September 2027.
Arthur Aces U9 team wins provincial gold
KENILWORTH – On Oct. 20 Wellington North council welcomed the Arthur Aces U9 #2 squad to its meeting to recognize the team for winning the U9 “F” gold medal at the 2025 Ontario Box Lacrosse Provincial Championships.
Minto municipal office closing for construction
MINTO – The municipal office in Minto will be temporarily closing on Aug. 14 due to construction.
Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome set for Sept. 18 in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North is inviting all volunteers and newcomers to its bi-annual Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event on Sept. 18.
Arthur curling club receives over $250,000 in funding to replace floor
ARTHUR – The province is providing the Township of Wellington North and the Arthur Area Curling Club (AACC) with $251,485 in funding through the Ministry of Sport’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF).
Community artwork celebrates Wellington North’s 25th anniversary
KENILWORTH – Three unique works of art have been chosen to commemorate Wellington North Township’s 25th anniversary.
Harriston Legion Branch 296 donates $20,000 to the Palmerston Hospital MRI Campaign
HARRISTON – Members of the Harriston Legion Branch 296 presented a cheque for $20,000 to Mark Leslie and Dan Hill, members of the Palmerston Hospital MRI Fundraising committee, and Dale Franklin, Development Officer for Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.
Mount Forest hospital foundation hosts successful gala
MOUNT FOREST – The funds have been tallied, and the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation gala can be officially declared a success.
Reflections: The best we can do is pray
“And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment” (Mark 5:25-27).
Historical society display highlights theatre guild’s 50th anniversary
HARRISTON – The Harriston Historical Society is partnering with the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) to celebrate the guild’s 50th anniversary.
Cars, guitars, ribs, at Mount Forest Fireworks Festival
MOUNT FOREST– The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival kicked off on July 18 with a rib competition in memory of Bill Walker.
Mulch sale raises $3,000 for Crime Stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Marty Young, owner of Young’s Home Hardware in Mount Forest, joins Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) past chair Deryck West to announce $3,461 was raised at this year’s Mount Forest mulch sale.
Students, teachers lauded at WHSS year-end assembly
MOUNT FOREST – Students at Wellington Heights Secondary School rang out the school year with an engaging year-end assembly with all students and staff on June 18.