ARTHUR – A professional wrestling show is coming to town.
Wellington North Fire Service faces off against Patriots Alumni in charity hockey game
WELLINGTON NORTH - Members of the Wellington North Fire Service took on a team of Mount Forest Patriots Alumni in a charity hockey game.
Sciencastional Sssnakes show a hit in Alma on Family Day
ALMA - The “Sciensational Sssnakes” show drew a large crowd to the Alma Community Centre on Family Day Feb. 19.
Seniors sport red duds for Valentine’s Day
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Seniors group, which has over 100 members and meets every Wednesday to play cards and board games, was asked to wear red on Feb. 14
At the library
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Join the Wellington County Library this March Break as we sail the seas with swashbuckling pirates and adventure on safari with the cutest critters.
Province announces funds to train nurses, PSWs for long-term care
STRATFORD – The Ontario government has announced spending of more than $100 million to train in excess of 32,000 new personal support workers and nurses in long-term care over the next three years.
Wellington North amalgamation art contest open for local artisans, innovators
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Wellington North Cultural Roundtable is holding an opportunity for local artisans and innovators to showcase their talents to create a mural or art piece for the 25th anniversary of the township’s amalgamation.
Mapleton council to consider joining employee health plan
MAPLETON – Inclusion of council members in the health benefits plan utilized for municipal staff will be on the agenda for the next township council meeting.
Wellington Warden Andy Lennox elected vice-chair of WOWC
GODERICH – Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox was elected vice-chair of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) at the organization’s Feb. 2 annual general meeting.
Little Black Dress Affair raises $14,917 for CPSC
MOUNT FOREST – Little Black Dress Affair committee members recently presented Cancer Patient Services Corporation (CPSC) and the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
LMH auxiliary donates $17,100 for hospital capital equipment
MOUNT FOREST – Thanks to a year of successful fundraising efforts, the Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Auxiliary was able to present the LMH Foundation with a donation of $17,100 in support of priority capital equipment.
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary donates $17,100
MOUNT FOREST - The Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Auxiliary recently presented the LMH Foundation with a donation of $17,100 to help purchase priority capital equipment.
Moorefield Optimist outdoor rink open for the skating season
MOOREFIELD - The Moorefield Optimist outdoor ice rink opened for the skating season on Jan. 21.
Looking back at 2023: The Year in Review
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The North Wellington Community News would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2024 as we take a look back on an eventful year in 2023.
Winter blast strikes area
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County experienced a major snowfall on the weekend of Jan. 12 to 14.